Planning on giving to charity? Make a donation now and claim the deduction this year. If you donate monthly to charities, think about paying the full year’s worth of donations upfront and take the deduction now.
Operate through a company? If you operate through a company structure and the company has advanced you money during the... |
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The introduction of the debt tax, or the Temporary Budget Repair Levy as it is formally known, may be the only certainty in the Government’s first Federal Budget delivered on 13 May.
The rest – co-payments for doctors visits, deregulated university fees, cuts to family benefits, tightening of access to disability pensions, increa... |
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Advertising should be viewed as an investment that should generate a return, rather than a fixed cost. Many businesses spend money on the same kind of advertising each month without knowing what is working and what isn’t.
Effective advertising builds profile, generates new business, and retains your existing customers. Po... |
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The power of cash flow forecasts
At some point in its lifetime, every small business suffers from cash flow problems. The trick is to think ahead and figure out when these problems are going to arise so you don't have to unexpectedly postpone a purchase or hurriedly seek out additional finance. This is where cash flow forecasts com... |
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On May 13 when Treasurer Joe Hockey delivers the 2014/2015 Federal Budget, he will be either one of the most respected men in the country for instigating much needed structural reform or one of the most unpopular, if predictions of a slash and burn approach to social welfare come true. Or perhaps a bit of both depending on your view and cir... |
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