Develop an Ethics Policy Most companies, especially large corporations, have developed clear ethical guidelines and policies. Because employees continually face many situations that have ethical implications, it is extremely useful to have a set of clear and consistent policies.
Time for some Contingency Planning In light of recent global events, business may need to prepare for emergency or crisis. Businesses should determine what kind of crisis they are likely to face and what would be critical if those events occurred.
Protect Your Intellectual Property Today it has become essential for businesses to take steps to protect assets. An often overlooked area relates to intellectual property and, in particular, trademarks.
Green light for Investment Allowance The bill implementing the new temporary investment allowance has received Royal Assent and is now law. Businesses can now act with certainty when claiming the allowance.
Division 7A Updates The Government has indicated that it proposes to tighten the rules in relation to the taxation of benefits provided to shareholders or associates of a private company.
ATO Losses in the Spotlight The ATO has indicated that they will be paying greater attention to businesses that have claimed losses in the 2008-09 year.
Turning Business Failure into Success In business, the stress is always on success. Seminars promote 'Small Business Success' and magazines run stories on 'How to Run a Successful Business'. Failure is the 'F word' of business...
Review you PAYG Instalment Rate - ATO The slowing of the global economy has resulted in a downward trend in business earnings. As a result of this pattern, the Australian Taxation Office is encouraging businesses to review their tax position
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