Top SME trends/strategies 2017
Here’s our take on what innovative SMEs will be doing this year. Equity crowdfunding With federal legislation recently introduced, we ...
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Market valuations of SMSF superannuation assets required at 30 June 2017
Legislation has now passed introducing the Government’s superannuation reform measures starting 1st July 2017. One of those measures relates to ...
Accru Tax Alert – March 2017
Here’s a snapshot of recent tax developments and regulatory changes in March that may affect your business, investments or superannuation. Please ...
Car & lifestyle asset loans – why it pays to shop around
Just as it is crucial to get the best rate for your home loan, obtaining the best interest rate for ...
Why should investing in customer service be a business priority?
Customer service is the key to success for a healthy, profitable business. Not only can a focus on customer experience ...
Cross-border GST changes for overseas business in Australia
Under the amended New Tax System (Goods and Services) Tax Act 1999 (in force since October 2016), overseas businesses in ...
Simple ways to bump up your sales
In business, you invest a lot of time and money to win customers, so you want to be sure you ...
Hobby or a Business?
Generally speaking, once you start to receive money for doing certain things, you need to consider whether you’re simply conducting ...
You’ve got a great business idea… now what?
Starting a new business can be an exciting chapter in your life but it’s important not to skip over the ...
Key Changes to Superannuation for 2017
The Federal Government has now passed the superannuation changes originally announced in the May Federal Budget, claiming it will save ...
Export development grants
Is your business eligible and what expenses can be claimed?
For businesses commencing export activities or already pursuing overseas markets, Austrade’s Export Market Development Grant may be a valuable source ...
Accru Tax Alert – February 2017
Here’s a snapshot of recent tax developments and regulatory changes in February that may affect your business, investments or superannuation. Please ...
Lessons learnt selling fried chicken
Young Hobart accountant, Eva Ewe, started a small side business selling fried chicken to university students at festivals. She learnt ...
Review vs audit – what you need to know
Some of our smaller clients can feel that an audit is a little excessive for their needs, but that they ...
New Year, New Financial Resolutions
Another year has passed, which means it is time to start reviewing all the resolutions we made in 2016 and ...
Superannuation – should you start splitting?
With the new $1.6 Million pension “transfer balance cap” coming in from 1 July 2017, it’s going to become increasingly ...
Protecting your assets & goods – another lesson from the Dick Smith collapse
Since commencement of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) on 30 January 2012, entitlements and rights to assets ...
Managing your finances after the festive season
The festive season is a great excuse for overindulgence, and that’s why it’s essential to stay on top of your ...