Think Twice Before Going Guarantor

Has a family member or friend asked you to be a ‘co-borrower’ or guarantee a loan for them? Before you say yes, think carefully – you could lose not only your money, but valuable assets such as your house or car. What is a guarantor or co-borrower? If a credit...

Voluntary Disclosure for Honest Mistakes

If you have made an error relating to your tax obligations, it can be dealt with by making a voluntary disclosure. Voluntary disclosures are free choices made on the part of an individual or organisation to provide information to the ATO on any information that...

Considering a Franchise?

Franchising as a concept is not a business itself, but a methodology of doing business. It can be defined by the relationship between the franchisor, who is the owner of the business and intellectual property, and the franchisee who buys the rights to market and...