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2023-24 Federal Budget Analysis
A summary of the 2023-2024 Federal Budget Continue reading →
Last chance to take advantage of Temporary Full Expensing
The temporary full expensing rule is in effect for Australian businesses until 30 June 2023. Continue reading →
Why aged care matters
With so much to know about this very important decision around how you, or someone you care about, will live out their final years, it’s important to get all the facts from a qualified Financial Adviser who understands the aged care system and can provide options and advice, giving consideration to your individual circumstances. Continue reading →
First Home Super Saver scheme – how does it work?
From 1 July 2022, if you’re a first home buyer you can release up to
$50,000 (up from $30,000) from your voluntary super contributions
to help you buy your first home. Continue reading →
Federal Budget 2022-23 Summary
There is certainly something for everyone in this 2022-23 budget. Continue reading →
Why does insurance matter?
The unexpected events of the past few years, have made financial protection a front of mind matter for most Australians. Continue reading →
We are open for the new year and taking appointments
Over the last two years many people have taken stock of their life and have had a chance work out what is most important. So now is a great time to review your financial situation to ensure it still fits with your plans for your future. Continue reading →
Four easy tips to get your tax right
On the road for work? Deductions for transport and logistic employees may include travel and self-education expenses. Continue reading →
Keep your finger on the pulse this tax time.
Are you a doctor, specialist, nurse, midwife or carer? Time for a check-up on the deductions you can claim this tax time! Continue reading →
Get an A+ on your tax claims
Haven’t lodged your tax return yet? Tax time revision is made easy with the ATO’s top tips on what education professionals can and can’t claim. Continue reading →
Making tax time stress free for builders and construction workers
It’s that time of year again when you need to start thinking about your tax. But before you rush to lodge your return, it’s important to double check what you can and can’t claim. Continue reading →
Federal Budget Update
Got 5 minutes for a brilliant summary of the Federal Budget? Continue reading →
How will the Federal Budget affect you?
During this year’s Federal Budget announcement Treasurer Josh Frydenberg stated
“Australia is back!”. The Budget proposes positive changes to superannuation, an extension
of the low and middle income tax offsets and a boost to aged care services. Continue reading →
Tax Time Toolkit for Retail Workers
Find out what you can claim this year as a retail worker. Continue reading →
Funding your retirement – the majority of Aussies cannot rely on Super alone
Around 1.7 million Australians over the age of 70 have no superannuation. Don’t be left short in your retirement. Come see us now. Continue reading →
Single Touch Payroll changes from 1 July 2021
From 1 July 2021, small employers will commence to report for closely held payees, and the quarterly exemption for micro employers will generally cease. This article summarises the ATO guidance. Continue reading →
Fight the flight
Even in volatile markets, the fundamental tenets of good investment remain unchanged: Quality assets, quality structures and quality management. Continue reading →
Ladies, make your money work harder!
Growing the money pot doesn’t mean you have to work harder – you can make your money work harder for you. Continue reading →
AgriStarter loan offers support to new farm business owners.
Succession loans and first farmer loans are now available through the ArgiStarter loan to enable new and established farmers to achieve their agribusiness goals. Continue reading →
The financial impact of a furry friend
There are over 29 million pets in Australia with approximately 61% of households owning one. Continue reading →
Do you have more than one super account?
There are 10 million Australians with a super account, and more than 36% of those hold more than one. Continue reading →
Youth Allowance Fact Sheet
Youth Allowance. Who’s eligible and who’s not. Continue reading →
NSW Budget 2020/2021
A budget tailored to business recovery and job growth in an effort to stimulate household recovery. Continue reading →
The HomeBuilder Grant has been extended to 31 March 2021.
The HomeBuilder Grant has been extended for 3 months to 31 March 2021 but at a lower rate. Continue reading →
HomeBuilder Grant – the deadline is approaching.
The December 31st deadline is approaching fast. Find out if you are eligible. Continue reading →
50% subsidies are now more readily available for apprentices and trainees!
The apprentice and trainee subsidy has been extended and expanded to include more businesses. Continue reading →
Businesses in the Central West are perfectly positioned to make the most of export opportunities…
The Central West is perfectly located to access the abundance of overseas markets. Continue reading →
The Federal Budget 2020-21 and what it means for you…
With this years budget, the Federal Government has just announced the largest projected budget deficit since World War II.
Find out how this record spending benefits you. Continue reading →
Covid-19, September 2020 – What are the changes to JobKeeper and other stimulus, and what you can do to help your business navigate a way through.
The Federal Government stimulus is changing at the end of this month. Find out what’s changing and what you can do to help your business adjust Continue reading →
Tax time made easier with YBM
Find out how we can help you maximise your tax return and gain expert guidance through our new processing channels. For further information and assistance in completing your tax return. Please contact us today. Orange02 6362 1533Email us27 Sale St(PO … Continue reading →
Jobkeeper 2.0. What changes after 28 September.
The Federal Government have extended Jobkeeper into 2021, but with tighter access and reduced rates. Continue reading →
Farm subsidies and drought assistance. What support is still available for eligible farming businesses.
A number of changes and some important deadlines, but there is still support available for eligible farming businesses… Continue reading →
Tax tips when you’re working from home.
The ATO’s new Shortcut Method has been designed to help people working from home claim quickly and easily during the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading →
Could ‘covid-recovery’ be as simple as a cash flow budget?
A cash flow budget is a very important place to start your Covid-19 recovery. Continue reading →
Coronavirus Stimulus – up to $25,000 grants for home builders and renovators.
‘HomeBuilder’, the government’s COVID-19 stimulus for the construction industry, opens today! Continue reading →
Turning on the taps: JobKeeper hotlines, Australian loans, government aid and cash flow
The government is providing critical financial support for eligible businesses and their employees through the JobKeeper stimulus package. Continue reading →
Coronavirus Stimulus Package – Instant asset write off
Its official! The instant asset write-off for this financial year is now $150,000 and the eligibility has been expanded. Continue reading →
Setting Charge Out Rates For Tradies’ Businesses
One of the key activities that accountants can perform for tradies is analyse costs and labour productivity figures, to determine whether the charge out rates have been set at rates which are going to assist a business to achieve its profit target. Continue reading →
Accurate Inventory Forecasting, No Crystal Ball Needed
Anticipating future demand is a tough job, wrought with ways you might go wrong. Proper demand forecasting and inventory control can save a company from buying too much or too little of something, which of course avoids expensive overstock scenarios or stockouts. Continue reading →
Aussie businesses get over $3.5m to launch their innovative idea into global markets
Offers for grants worth over $3.5 million will support 7 businesses to help launch their innovative products, processes and services into domestic and international markets.
The funding has been provided from the Accelerating Commercialisation element of the Entrepreneurs’ Programme. Continue reading →
If You Don’t Got the Time, You Don’t Got the Money
Clichés. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. (See what just happened there—it’s that bad).
The most widespread, just-waiting-to-pop-out-at-you, cliché is a very short one, measuring just three words—time is money. Continue reading →
Tax deductions for small business owners
Tax time is fast approaching—it’s important to do your homework and know exactly what tax deductions you can claim. Continue reading →
How to Double Your Retail Sales: Lessons from the Gift Shop Poopsie’s
Meet Alana Turner, the co-owner of Poopsie’s, a quirky gift shop in Galena, IL. When Alana and her co-owner took over the business in 2010, they had about 5 employees. Continue reading →
Ready, Set, Grow: A Guide to Funding Business Growth
Almost every small business struggles through ups and downs on their journey to funding business growth. Continue reading →
Dream big: Making it easier to reach your financial goals
Over 2,000 years ago, Aristotle said “ First, have a definite, clear and practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends: wisdom, money, materials and methods. Third, adjust all your means to that end.” Continue reading →
How to Refinance Your Business Debt
Many firms will decide to take on debt at some point, at different stages of growth and for several reasons. Continue reading →
Tricks used in Scams
Scammers use clever tricks to reel you in and get you to reply to their email or not hang up the phone. Most scams seem like genuine offers but they are carefully designed to trick you into giving away your money or your personal details. Continue reading →
How to Avoid Cash Flow Problems
Cash flow can be hard to get to grips with for any business; whether you’re growing, just starting out, or established. In fact, 82% of businesses become insolvent because of bad cash flow. Continue reading →
Best and Worst Businesses for Cash Flow
No matter how inventive or simple your business model is, you can still have problems with cash flow. Here is a rundown of the best and worst businesses for cash flow. Continue reading →
How To Prepare Your Business For The Next Recession
There has been a lot of chatter in the media recently that another economic downturn might be around the corner. As The Wow Company found in their recent “How recession-proof is your business” survey, a surprisingly high number of UK-based businesses are not prepared for the next recession. Continue reading →