Company money crackdown The ATO is cracking down on business owners who take money or use company resources for themselves. It’s common for business owners to utilise company resources for their personal use. The business is often such a part…
The Fringe Benefit Tax traps The Fringe Benefits Tax year (FBT) ends on 31 March. We explore the problem areas likely to attract the ATO’s attention. Electric vehicles causing sparks In late 2022, the Government introduced a concession that…
Personal income tax cuts redesigned The personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned and redistributed under a proposal released by the Federal Government. After much speculation, the Prime Minister has announced that the…
Right now, business owners are feeling the impact of the current economic conditions. Interest rates are rising to slow down the economy and there are labour shortages across most sectors. It is hitting small business by reducing profits due to…
Volunteering and Business - What's in it for me? For the past two years, I have had the privilege of serving as President of the Hunter Business Chamber. The mission of Hunter Business Chamber is to champion the economic and…
Yesterday and today were fairly normal mornings for me, out of bed at 6.30am, listen to the radio and getting ready to walk to work. Great morning, I really enjoyed the nice sunny weather whilst on my 10 minute walk…
Planning for 2016 & beyond With Easter now over and the financial year quickly coming to an end, I believe it is important for all business owners to now assess their current circumstance and plan for the remainder of 2016…
After what feels like the planning of a military operation, I attended The Equal Futures Project – Mind the Gap breakfast, a celebration of International Women’s Day. Why a military operation you ask? Well as a working mum, the planning…
Insuring your most important asset - you. Most of you would be aware that I have been away from work since November 2015 recovering from major surgery. Yes, I am on the mend and expect to be back to full…
The important things in life are not things. I am writing this blog whilst at home recovering from major surgery just over 2 months ago. As someone who, over my working life has rarely been sick or away from work…