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What will Australia look like 40 years from now?

The 2023 Australian Intergenerational Report provides a 40-year projection of the outlook of the economy and the Government’s budget to 2062–63. The report forecasts structural trends that will give current generations an insight and encouragement about what we need to be doing now to successfully navigate the future.  The report links the continued growth and prosperity of

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Trust Distribution Minutes and Dividend Statements: what you need to know before June 30

The end of the financial year is fast approaching.  Have you made a start on your trust distribution minute and/or intend to pay your beneficiaries a dividend?  If you have a discretionary trust, then 30 June 2023 is an important date for you. The purpose of a trust is to separate the legal and beneficial

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How to apply for Queensland Government flood relief and disaster grants

As devastating rains continue in Queensland and New South Wales, small businesses find themselves facing another crisis and seeking support.  There are several Queensland government flood relief and disaster grants now available to individuals and businesses affected. This article details what is available now, noting some grants are being modified and added as more Local

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Five reasons every business should consider hiring a bookkeeper

In this article, we explore the top five reasons every business should consider hiring a bookkeeper and the benefits that can be achieved.  Many business owners often find themselves being a jack-of-all trades when they start out.  Before long, they find themselves managing each function of their business including management, marketing, administration and inventory as

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Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants and Financial Assistance

After a series of extreme weather and rainfall events in South East Queensland, the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) and state government have stepped in offering disaster assistance recovery grants and financial assistance to affected primary producers and small businesses in eligible areas. Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants The weather event has been

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Easter 2022: understanding all the retail trading rules

With the annual Easter holiday period this weekend, it brings with it a range of public holidays and trading restrictions across Australia.  Each Australian state and territory have different laws that govern public holidays and trading over Easter, so it’s important be informed about the rules and regulations where you do business. This article details the

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Creating great places to work: engaging employees’ skill and will

Purpose is the primary element of motivation. At the heart of any business is its business practices.  This is typically in the hands of a company’s greatest asset, cost centre and risk; the workforce or human element, which has many moving parts.  It is paramount that we not only meet our obligations to various government regulators

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