Business Advice

Four common mistakes SMEs make with their data and how they can be avoided

Australian businesses are behind their international counterparts in employing data analytics, but this isn’t because they don’t want to.  The unspoken problem is the lack of information provided informing businesses about how they can use their data correctly. Sadly, it isn’t as simple as analysing customer numbers, sales or demographics data.  While this information is

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The importance of paying superannuation on time

If your business has employees, then paying superannuation on time is undoubtedly a topic you know much about. The government’s superannuation guarantee requires employers to pay a superannuation contribution equal to 10% (2021/2022) of an employee’s ordinary time earnings if an employee is paid $450 or more before tax in a month.  If you use

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Super stapling: Key change to employer obligations for employee superannuation

From 1 November 2021, there will be a key change to employer obligations for employee superannuation when setting up a new employee’s super fund.  If a new employee doesn’t specify a super fund, there will be an extra step to ensure they comply with government requirements. What is the change?   If a new employee does not specify

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Queensland Government round 3 small business grants – updated

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training administers grants and programs to help Queensland small business continue to recover, grow and thrive by committing grant funds for businesses to increase key capabilities, embrace innovation and assist high-growth businesses to capitalise on opportunities.  Round 3 of the small business basics grants program opens on Wednesday 4

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How to ride out this wave of uncertainty with a stability plan

Author: Brent Szalay, Seiva This article outlines the steps and provide you with the tools to do create a stability plan.  A stability plan will allow you to make clear decisions in the face of the kind of uncertainty we are currently experiencing.  It focuses on forecasting and managing your cash flow, as well as understanding the

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