In the 2014 Federal Budget, the Government proposed some relatively conservative changes to Australia’s superannuation and retirement system. Excess non-concessional contributions The government has announced that any super contributions made by an individual that breached the non concessional (after-tax) contributions cap could be withdrawn without penalty. The refunded earnings will be taxed at the individual’s […]
From 1 July 2014 a number of Australian businesses will have their PAYG withholding cycles changed, based on the amount of PAYG withheld by the ABN in the 2012-13 financial year. The ATO awards businesses small, medium or large withholder status according to the amount of PAYG that can be expected to withhold from their […]
The ability to make the right decisions is central to good leadership. What many leaders fail to realise is that decision making is a skill that can be improved and refined just like any other. While some people are more naturally predisposed to make confident decisions in a timely fashion, this does not necessarily signify […]
Customer feedback is a great source of learning for any business looking to improve their competitive edge. Formalising your customer feedback can help you to assess your current products/services, give you valuable insights into the way customers perceive your brand and even guide you in future product development. Unfortunately, the task of gathering customer feedback […]
Learning to delegate tasks and responsibilities can be a challenging adjustment for many leaders and business owners. While it is tempting to try to maintain control over all aspects of your business there comes a time when there are simply not enough hours in the day. Effective and well executed delegation can add considerable value […]
Offering employees competitive salary packages can be key to the success of a business. It will ensure that you have the capacity to attract the right talent, increases employee productivity and may help to minimise your staff turnover. As a small business, it can be harder to gauge what a competitive salary package is, as […]
From 1 August 2014 Australians will no longer be able to use their signature to verify credit card purchases. Chip reading and PIN will become the only ways to use a card at point of sale but there will be no changes to online purchases. This has been undertaken as an initiative to reduce card […]
Productivity in the workplace is affected by a number of different things. Being aware of common barriers to productivity in the workplace, as well as engaging with advice on how to boost your productivity to above average levels, can be extremely beneficial to your business outcomes. Here are five things that all businesses should be […]
As part of an attempt to boost the participation of older Australians in the workforce, the federal government is offering businesses incentives of up to $10 000 to hire employees over the age of fifty. The wage subsidy scheme, called Restart, will require employers to demonstrate that the filled position is ongoing, sustainable and has […]
When carried out effectively, formalised performance reviews can be beneficial for both you and your employees. It is an opportunity for you to demonstrate how much you appreciate your employees’ contributions and undertake collaborative reflection on potential business improvements. However, there are a lot of potential pitfalls that can undermine the effectiveness of performance reviews, […]
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