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If you are lodging your own fringe benefits tax (FBT) return you need to lodge and pay by the 21st of May. If we are lodging on your behalf, your due date is not until the 25th of June.

Late payment can lead to cashflow issues, unpaid supplier bills and the need to dip into your own pocket to cover your operational expenses.

Keeping on top of your accounts is a big part of running a successful and profitable business.

A business mentor can provide guidance and support, so you make the right decisions and stay focused on the end goal as a business owner.

In July 2023, the superannuation guarantee statutory rate will rise to 11%. Annually, the rate is increasing by 0.5% until July 2025 when it will reach the legislated 12%.

B Corp companies are a new type of business model that aims to make business a force for good. This means putting sustainability and a positive social impact at the heart of your mission.

Your business may compete head-to-head with a number of other companies, but this doesn’t mean you have to treat ALL other businesses as if they are the competition. In fact, there are real benefits in creating strategic alliances with other like-minded organisations.

Your March quarter activity statement is due soon. If you are lodging your own quarterly activity statement you need to lodge and pay by the 28th of April. If you lodge using our registered agent electronic services you will have until the 26th of May to lodge and pay.

Data analytics is rapidly changing the way businesses are operated. By making use of your financial and non-financial data, you can quickly start to gain a deeper insight into your operations, performance and financial management.

If your trust pays adult-child beneficiaries, then you’ll need to know how the new ATO tax guidance rules could alter your beneficiary arrangements. The changes won't affect every small business operating through a trust arrangement, but it's important to check that existing provisions meet the new requirements.

Owning a business can be brilliant, but you might not want to do it forever.Whether you’re ready to retire, want to cash up, or you just need a break, at some point you will probably want to move on from your business. Even before that time comes, you’ll need a plan for stepping back.

Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) applies to benefits to your employees that are additional to their salary or wage, such as personal use of a company vehicle.

There's no escaping the fact that many industries are facing a talent gap. 3 in 4 employers are reporting difficulty finding the talent they need in 2022, according to stats from Manpower.

The chances are that you've heard ChatGPT being mentioned heavily in your social feeds and in business articles in recent months. But what exactly is ChatGPT? In essence, it’s an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that promises to automate a lot of tasks, including write your content for you.

People buy from people. It’s an obvious observation beloved of salespeople, but it’s also why networking is such a powerful tool for creating business development opportunities.

Excess stock is predicted to be one of the big challenges of 2023 for retailers around the world. It’s been a stock rollercoaster for the past few years: supply chain problems made it hard to get deliveries, then as stock started rolling in, customers started tightening their purse strings.

Originally announced in the 2018–19 Federal Budget, and now set out in draft legislation, are newly introduced accountability measures for ABN holders.

Welcome back to work after what was hopefully a restful and lovely summer break! And welcome to 2023, where we are truly looking forward to working with you and your business this year.

Authenticated digital signatures can be a valuable part of your cyber security approach. They are more efficient than printing, signing and scanning documents and provide one-off encryption for the highest level of security. In fact, they are more secure than a handwritten signature.

Having proper control of your business finances is a big advantage. It helps you make well-informed business decisions and keeps your organisation profitable.

It’s difficult to make your business stand out from the crowd, especially in the 21st century digital environment where businesses large and small are competing for the same customers.

When your business needs new plant or equipment, what’s the best choice – buy or lease? The answer will depend on your specific circumstances, but there are some basic considerations that can help you weigh up the options.

The four-day work week is a winner – or at least that’s the result from a major pilot program conducted at 33 international businesses.

Has your business kept pace with the digital revolution when it comes to ecommerce, online marketing, social media marketing and customer experience?

Spending time and money on staff training is a must. When your employees can see that you're invested in their future, they feel valued, empowered and engaged with your company vision. That's excellent news for your employee satisfaction scores and your team spirit – not to mention the overall productivity of the workforce.

Smart use of automation doesn't just help you scale up your business more quickly. Business process automation (BPA) helps you streamline your operations and save money by eliminating many of the repetitive manual tasks involved in your customer support and customer-facing processes.

Moving forward during a period of economic recession is certainly more of a challenge. But what's needed is an updated plan with awareness of the major external threats.

To track, monitor and drive your financial performance in this new business world, it’s increasingly important to have a handle on your key financial reports and metrics.

Most superannuation clearing houses (including SuperStream compliant software companies) require payment by the 14th of the month in order to distribute the funds to the relevant super funds for each employee.

NZ company Mainfreight has had a bumper couple of years; the transport and logistics industry boomed during the pandemic and shows no sign of slowing down. In 2022, Mainfreight paid workers a total of $94 million in bonuses, double what it paid out the previous year. The company also used 15 pages of its annual report to thank its 10,393 employees, printing every single name.

Personal services income (PSI) is income received as payment for individual personal efforts and skills. It applies to many contractors who provide services as their means of earning an income.

The earlier in your working life you start paying attention to your super, the better off you will be at retirement.

If your trust pays adult-child beneficiaries, then you’ll need to know how the new ATO tax guidance rules could alter your beneficiary arrangements.

The ATO has increased its activity around recovering unpaid business debts. During the pandemic, it paused debt recovery, but has now resumed its pursuit of debts.

Every business has a finite lifespan. Some may last for decades, and some may only last a couple of years. As the owner of a business, the life of your business is likely to be strongly aligned with your own life goals and personal plans for the future.

The foundational goal of any business is to make a profit. As a business owner, that’s one of your key financial aims – to make enough sales, at a big enough margin, to generate profit from your enterprise.

To successfully set up your export business, you'll need to do your research. This means talking to your accountant, advisers and other business owners in your network so you don't enter the market without enough preparation.

The Federal Government has announced that age and veterans pensioners will be able to earn an additional $4,000 in the 2022–23 income year without losing any of their pension.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are on the rise – we’ll soon reach a tipping point where sales outnumber those of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.

It’s convenient and gives you the benefits of working online wherever you happen to be. But are you aware of the data security issues of working from a public network?

People got used to working from home (WFH) during the pandemic lockdowns and enjoyed the freedom it offered.

Research by Kotter International found that more than 70% of change projects within a business fail. Why is this?