Partners must carefully assess the risks and benefits of guaranteeing their spouse’s loan before they rush into an agreement. A person can become the guarantor of their partner’s loan when a credit provider is reluctant to lend to them on their own. Once they sign their name as a guarantor they can be held accountable […]
Borrowing at a time of low-interest rates to invest can yield high returns in the long run, and help pay off debts. Although borrowing to grow a portfolio of shares or a managed fund is risky, if investors have a secure income stream and extra funds, the results can be very favourable. Diversifying the investment […]
Quantity surveyors produce a detailed depreciation schedule to help investors boost their cash return each financial year. Depreciation is one of the most under claimed deductions that property investors fail to take advantage of. A specialist quantity surveyor will prepare a depreciation schedule that outlines all of the deductions the owner of a property can […]
While many self-managed super fund (SMSF) members are turning to gearing in superannuation as an investment strategy, this investment approach may not always be appropriate for every member. Before embarking on a gearing strategy, it is important for SMSF members to undertake a sensible analysis of the true risks involved or they could find themselves […]
For business owners looking to sell their business as part of their overall retirement strategy, there are some practical measures they can apply to maximise its value. By focusing on the value drivers in the categories: sales and marketing, operational, financial, legal and on point of sale, owners can optimise the value of their business […]
The SuperStream standard is part of the government’s Super Reform package. It provides a consistent, reliable electronic method of transacting linked data and payments for superannuation. The goal is to improve the efficiency of the superannuation system, to improve the timeliness of processing of rollovers and contributions, and reduce the number of lost accounts and […]
There are a number of things that you can do to make your workplace a more productive environment. While it is extremely important to consider interpersonal issues that may impact productivity, you should make sure that you don’t neglect the physical work space. Here are our top tips for boosting productivity: Natural light Allowing a significant […]
There are four capital gains tax (CGT) concessions that can be applied to the sale of small business assets. These concessions can be extremely effective in reducing your tax liability. It is in the interests of all business owners to be aware of the compliance issues surrounding these CGT concessions as it may help to […]
Effective and reliable record keeping is extremely important for small businesses. Maintaining organised records will help you to meet your tax obligations and will be extremely helpful in the event that you get audited. A good record keeping system can also help you to monitor and reflect on your cashflow, and can be a valuable […]
The end of the FBT year is fast approaching and it is a good time to reflect on your FBT plans for 2015-16. Fringe benefits are benefits that you provide to your staff that fall outside the categories of traditional wages and salaries. Examples of common fringe benefits include cars, low interest or interest-free loans […]
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