Marketing Tips to Help Promote Your Business Online In 2021
The covid-19 pandemic has forced millions of businesses around the world to re-think their marketing strategy to promote their products and services. Lockdowns brought about the closure of physical stores and as a consequence of this many businesses have had to open and expand upon their online stores. Here are some tips for businesses who […]
The Queensland Government Announces the Business Growth Fund Program
The Business Growth Fund Program (BCF) is a new program announced by the Queensland Government. The BCF provides funding to small and medium-sized businesses experiencing high-growth to buy specialised equipment to unlock growth potential, increase production, expand your workforce and maximise economic returns. Applications opened on Tuesday 11th May and will remain open until funding […]
Calls for The Australian Government to Expand Self-Education Deductions
The Institute of Public Accountants has called upon the federal government to follow through with its proposal to expand tax deductions to training and education that is unrelated to an individual’s current employment activities. At the present time, taxpayers are only eligible to claim tax deductions for self-education expenses that are directly related to their […]
Australia’s Small Business Sector Needs to Create 210,000 More Jobs to Ensure Full Economic Recovery
New research released by Xero on Wednesday 5th May illustrates that Australia was one of the fastest recovering economies in the world during the second half of 2020. It has been revealed that only 210,000 more jobs need to be created across Australia’s small business sector by the end of this year to drive a […]
An Important Reminder for Taxpayers to Keep Working from Home Records
Despite Australia faring much better than the majority of the world during the covid-19 pandemic, the working patterns of employees has changed in step with the rest of the world. Over the past 12 months millions of Australians have been forced to work from home. It is therefore crucial for taxpayers to keep a diligent […]
Tips for Reigniting Your Savings
It has been reported that 9 out of 10 Australians are unsure of how much money they spend each month. If you are saving for a holiday or a house or a car if you want to make it easier to reach your savings goal it would be a good idea to keep track of […]
12,000 Victorian Businesses Were Unfairly Denied Covid-19 Grants
The Victorian ombudsman has announced that 12,000 businesses across the state might now be eligible to receive retrospective covid-19 grants of up to $10,0000 after it was discovered that there were flaws in the grant applicant process that unfairly penalised human error. As a result of the probe, the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions […]
Tax Deductions for Trainees and Apprentices
Commencing a trade or traineeship involves long hours spent learning the ropes in your chosen field. It’s a common misconception that apprentices or trainees can’t claim much on their tax return. This is not necessarily the case, because even though you’re just starting out as a trainee or apprentice, there are many deductions available that […]
Tips for Dealing with Financial Stress
Financial stress can stem from a number of different reasons such as; being stuck in debt, not earning enough to live your desired lifestyle, the expense of raising children or being married to a someone who struggles with money. Here are some tips to help reduce your financial worries and some tips to help you […]
The Queensland Government’s Small Business Covid-19 Adaption Grant Program
The purpose of the Queensland Government’s “Small Business Covid-19 Adaption Grant Program” is to support small businesses subject to closure or who have been highly impacted by covid-19 enforced shutdown restrictions. This program aims to help small businesses to adapt and sustain their operations, whilst building resilience. The program aspires to help small and micro […]
