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Devastating Binna Burra Lodge fires highlight the importance of disaster planning

Following this month’s devastating bushfires that tore through the Lamington National Park and left nothing more than ashes of the many of the historic Binna Burra Lodge buildings, hope prevails for those closest to the landmark establishment. While humans rarely have any control over the onset and impact of natural disasters on their property, there […]

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Australian Federal Budget 2022/23: the wins for small business

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The Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2022–23 Federal Budget on 29 March 2022. In an economy emerging from the pandemic, the Treasurer confirmed an unemployment rate of 4% and an expected budget deficit of $78 billion for 2022–23. As international uncertainties add pressure on the cost of living, key measures in the budget

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Wage ‘theft’ may become a crime

Business, Payroll / wedodigital

The colloquial use of the term ‘wage theft’ has become increasingly popular in the workplace relations landscape. A term first used by unions, ‘wage theft’ is now commonly used to describe a failure to pay workers’ correct wages and entitlements. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has been clear in its approach to countering alleged ‘systemic

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The Tax Commissioner’s Hit List

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Every so often the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) sends a ‘shot across the bow’ warning taxpayers where their gaze is focused. Last month in a speech to the National Press Club, Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan did exactly that. Part of the reason for this public outing is the gap between the amount of tax the

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The Success Story of James Black Family Law

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James Black founded James Black Family Law, Mediation and Arbitration in October

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Six qualities you need in a great bookkeeper

Bookkeeping, Business / wedodigital

Now you have made the important decision to hire a bookkeeper for your business, how do you go about finding the right person for the job and what qualities do you need to look for in a great bookkeeper? We explore the top six skills and abilities you need in a bookkeeper, ensuring you find

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Should Business Push a Social Agenda?

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For years we’ve been told that consumers prefer businesses that take a stand on social issues – those that are environmentally and socially friendly. But is that always the case?

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Sale and Purchase of Business Restraints: How do they affect you?

Business, Business Advice / wedodigital

Author: Sarah Jones, Legal Practitioner Director, JHK Legal When you enter into a sale and purchase of business agreement, the seller will usually be asked to agree to a restraint of trade for certain acts done in a certain area and a certain period of time. Usually, this will apply to both the entity selling

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Is your business ready for Single Touch Payroll?

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The introduction of Single Touch Payroll (STP) from 1 July 2019 for businesses with 19 or less employees, will change the way salary/wages, PAYG and superannuation information is reported to the ATO. So, what is it and what will it mean for your small business? Robert McDowall, Partner at Arabon Accountants, explains the changes and

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