The Benefits of Being Tax Audit Protected
The newly acquired intelligence gathering and data matching capabilities of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are increasing the level of auditing activity for taxpayers. As a result, audits are expensive and for most unsuspecting businesses, an unbudgeted cost.
Why Now is the Time to Get into Your First Home
Entering the property market has steadily become a greater challenge over the last decade or so. Inflation, urbanisation, population growth and a range of other factors have increased competition, leaving many young people feeling as though they may never realise their dreams of property ...
5 Money Wise Rules to Abide by in 2021
People are always on the hunt for ways to soothe their financial pains and make their lives easier. But even if you are a big earner, your finances will always be at risk if you never consolidate them with the skills needed to effectively manage money. Developing financial management skills ...
Small Business Digital Adaptation Program Grants Still on Offer
On the 15th of November, the Victorian Government initiated the Small Business Digital Adaptation Program. The scheme offers grants to small businesses to assist them in trialling new digital products and tools and is still currently open. With a registration deadline of 28 February 2021, there ...
Industrial Relations Reform Leaves a Mark on Casuals
Recently proposed reforms to Australia’s industrial relations framework have incited controversy both within Parliament and across a variety of professional sectors. The omnibus bill has been slammed by the country’s peak union body, which has outspokenly criticised the legislation for reducing ...
A Guide to Insurance for Landlords
As a Landlord, your rental premises represent not only one of your most important and valuable assets, but a crucial source of income. Like most valuable assets, rental properties need to be protected properly with a well written insurance policy. Consider the following a guide to help you ...
Why Lockwoods Should Be Your Next Move
It’s that time of year again where many Accountants are looking at their futures. With the year we have all had, re-thinking what we want to do with our careers and lives is top of mind for many. Work from home (WFH) has become one of the biggest conversation starters particularly when people ...
Why You Can’t Ignore Business Insurance Risk
The old adage nothing worth having comes easy rings very true when it comes to business. Being a business owner is one of the more difficult but rewarding endeavours you can pursue. Responsibilities, duties, challenges and other types of business risk leave plenty to think about both during and ...
A Guide to Business and Commercial Loans
Whether you’re already running a business or preparing to start one, there’s no shortage of matters that require your attention. Financing your business’s growth is one issue that few find easy – especially when thinking of the lasting consequences of that decision. Many also find it ...
SaaS Applications Businesses Need in 2020 and Beyond
The cogs of the business technology revolution have been in motion for some time now. Each passing year sees businesses rely more heavily on digital technologies. The adoption rate of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications has steadily increased recently, but the events of 2020 have ...
