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The difference between employee vs. contractor

The distinction between “employee” and “independent contractor” is crucial for many areas of tax, super and other government obligations. The ATO requires businesses to keep records to support the decision of whether your worker is an employee or contractor and the...

Payroll Tax grouping: What does it mean?

In recent times the state revenue offices have increased their audit activities in the payroll tax area, particularly with respect to grouping and contractor payments. For payroll tax purposes, businesses may be grouped with other businesses if there is a link between...

Maximise your rental property claims

Come tax time, every cent counts. Owning a rental property allows you access to a range of a possible tax deductions that can boost your tax refund and save yourself from paying more. Many investors can miss out on maximising their rental property claims simply...

Networking Tips for Small Business Owners

Networking is one of most effective and least expensive ways of creating and maintaining relationships that could result in new business leads, loyal customers and potential business partnerships. For small business owners, networking should be one of your top...

Choosing a name for your startup business

Choosing a business name can be both an exciting and daunting experience at the same time – certainly one that you don’t want to get wrong. Before jumping into a name consider the following: The domain name is available When you’re brainstorming ideas for a business...

Why Your Business Needs a Google+ Page

Google is the world’s largest search engine, it’s important that you are giving your business the best chance to be noticed by Google, and in turn increasing your businesses reach online. Google designed Google pages for business owners seeking to maximise Google’s...

Ways to Integrate Online and Offline Marketing

Many companies have great online marketing, and great offline marketing, but the trick is integrating them together. You could have a great website and a well thought out and planned print campaign, but both of these are inhibited if they are not combined together....

Misconceptions of Estate Planning

Estate Planning allows you to retain control of your assets and enables you to determine who will make decisions on your behalf should you not have the capacity in the future. Essentially, it involves preparing for the disposal of your estate in the event of death....