8 ways to improve business cashflow
Are you always chasing late payments? Then don’t despair, there are plenty of things you can do to get your clients to pay on time. Here’s are 8 things you can try to improve your…
Victorian State Budget Highlights 2019
Earlier this week Treasurer of Victoria Tim Pallas handed down his State Budget which outlined investment in schools, hospitals, road and rail projects. The budget projects growing surpluses across the four-year estimates, even after a…
Is your company eligible for the R&D tax incentive?
When it comes to research and development, we often think of technology and pharmaceutical companies. But many companies complete research and development activities, and they are often eligible for the Government’s research and development (R&D)…
Team Q&A: Glenn Palmer
Recently we caught up with Director Glenn Palmer. Born and bred in the region, Glenn joined the firm as a trainee back in 1986, before becoming a Director in 2009. Glenn talks about the current…
Are you still using paper-based staff rosters?
Paper-based rosters might do the job for your business, but with technology streamlining many workflows, now might be the time to digitise your rostering and timesheet system. There is a range of great software applications…
Contractor or Employee: The Gig Economy
A former Foodora Australia delivery rider, Joshua Klooger, recently won an unfair dismissal claim despite a service agreement that classified him as an independent contractor. We explore the implications of the case. Pivotal to the Fair…
Working from home: What can you claim?
For a while now, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has been concerned about tax deductions individuals have been claiming for a whole host of expenses. The latest on their ‘hit list’ are home office expenses.…
Company tax and franking rate changes
Legislation passed by Parliament late last month introduces a new test that will restrict some companies from accessing the lower company tax rate from the 2017-18 financial year. Across a 3 year period, the company…
Are you holding back your business?
Overcoming the biggest problems in business often comes down to the simple things. Here are a few simple things you can do to capitalise on your opportunities and reduce your risks. “I didn’t get time…”…
Budget 2018: For Businesses
$20K Accelerated Depreciation Extended The ability for small business entities to claim an immediate deduction for assets costing less than $20,000 has been extended until 30 June 2019. From 1 July 2019, the immediate deduction threshold will…
