The manufacturing PMI survey – a useful gauge of activity levels in the sector – came in below the 50 level; indicating challenging conditions.
Month: February 2019
Four Areas The ATO Are Targeting In 2019%3$s>
By Pat Mannix
The tax office now have the best computer system that they’ve ever had, and they’re putting it to use on the Australian public.
GST & Residential Property Developments%3$s>
How does GST apply to residential property developments? ?
This is for small scale developments, like one or two units.
Six Mistakes Business Owners Make When Taking Out A Business Loan%3$s>
A small business loan can be invaluable when you’re establishing your business or when an unforeseen setback occurs, but you don’t want a loan to be short-term gain and long-term pain.
Our Response To The Royal Commission Into Financial Services%3$s>
The final report of the Hayne Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry contains 76 recommendations all of which the Federal Government and Labor say they will support and implement.
How Much Does An Average Funeral Cost?%3$s>
By Pat Mannix
The price of a funeral will largely depend on what you decide to include in the ceremony. The devil is in the detail. It’s like the idea of: “Do you want fries with your order?”
Why We Hate Fringe Benefits Tax%3$s>
By Pat Mannix
Time for a whinge… we hate Fringe Benefits Tax for small business!
Here We Go Again – Out of Cycle Interest Rate Movements%3$s>
A number of smaller banks have announced out of cycle rate increases over the past week, specifically ING Bank, ME Bank and Macquarie Bank.
Contractor Or Employee? Defining Workers In The Gig Economy%3$s>
By Ken Burk
If you engage contractors, it is essential to get the facts of the relationship right. Business owners need to take a proactive approach to reviewing arrangements to ensure that the business is not exposed to material liabilities.
The Basic Workings Of A SMSF%3$s>
By Pat Mannix
Self Managed Super Funds are the darling of small businesses, and we want to explain why.
Small Businesses Encouraged To Start Single Touch Payroll Early%3$s>
By Ken Burk
The tax office will soon begin sending letters and notifications to small businesses, encouraging them to begin early use of Single Touch Payroll (STP).
RBA Leave Cash Rate On Hold%3$s>
Amid speculation that the The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is nearing a rates move, it has released its first rate call of 2019.