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GST Clauses in Real Estate Contracts

Look Carefully for GST Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced on 1 July 2000. How does GST work? Broadly, GST is 10% tax that you must pay on goods and services and other items that you have sold or consumed in Australia. GST registered businesses will usually...

Common strata issues

Living in a strata unit means you share common property with others, and as a result, strata management issues can arise. Some activities are more restricted in a strata scheme, such as parking and renovating. If you’re considering buying or moving into a strata...

Productivity Apps for Small Business Owners

In the business world, we are constantly looking for courses, workshops and tools to make us more productive. With the invention of the smartphone, comes hundreds and hundreds of apps – many created for the sole purpose of making the busy professional and business...

Avoid the Most Common GST Mistakes

Despite its best efforts to educate the general public, the ATO continues to receive business activity statements (BAS) containing many GST related errors. Find out more about the most common GST mistakes and how you can avoid them. The majority of errors relate to...

Last Minute Christmas Budgeting Tips

Christmas is a wonderful time of year; a time for giving and sharing gifts with family and friends.  For many of us, Christmas is also a time where we tend to overspend and spend a lot of money. Find out how you can avoid blowing the holiday budget with these handy,...

Important terms of the franchise contract

In Australia, franchising is one of the fastest-growing business sectors. There are a number of advantages as well as certain drawbacks when buying a franchise. Before entering a franchise agreement the franchisor is obliged to send you a disclosure document, the...

How to increase repeat customers

Marketing is not only about attracting new customers, retaining customers is just as important. Keeping your customers loyal is most valuable and profitable to your business as they don’t require new customer acquisition costs. To achieve success, your business must...

Have Your Business Budget Reviewed Today

Did you know that Quinn Consultants experienced Accounting Team can work through your figures with you and help you establish a budget or review your existing budget to assess how you are tracking? In this 2 hour, one on one, session you will understand the importance...

Tips for Business Document Writing

To many people, writing a business document is a daunting experience. Whether you’re the CEO of a company or occupy a small cubicle at a large corporation, your business experience or annual salary does not determine your capability of writing. In fact, most business...