The last half of 2010 saw three new additions to our Accounting Division; Brenndon Newie, Bec Wajczyk and Melissa Fallon. Bec (pictured middle) has recently moved to the Gold Coast from Newcastle where she worked in client services and superannuation administration. Bec has joined Peter’s team. A Tweed Coast local, Melissa (pictured right) has joined […]
As part of our ongoing mission to support local businesses, Oculus recently sponsored the Gold Coast Young Entrepreneur Awards 2010. Oculus was one of three sponsors, along with Telstra and Sunshine Automotive. With over 100 of the Gold Coast’s business elite attending the awards lunch, it was a fantastic occasion to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit […]
Picture this. You have what you think is a great idea for a new business and have told a couple of family members or friends. They slap you on the back, feed your ego and tell you it sounds like a winner. Sound familiar? But does the new business idea really have a good chance […]
It can be lonely at the top. Even if, by the “top,” it’ is simply heading up a one-person or brand-new business. That is why many great companies were started by partners. Find out four important things you must consider before entering into a partnership. With a partner, there is always someone to share the […]
As we approach the holiday season, our thoughts turn to the things that matter most – family, friends, fun and freedom. Make sure you’re protecting what’s important. Learn about the different types of covers that can protect you and your family: Life cover – also known as term life insurance or death cover, pays a […]
As the saying goes, there’s a flip side to everything. In this 2 minute video from TEDX, Derek Sivers shows this is true in a few ways you might not expect. This is a great video to inspire you to think differently in your approach to business. Here are three great ways to ‘flip your […]
As the name suggests, income protection is the best way to protect your current income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. This type of policy pays up to 75% of your gross annual income, in monthly payments, to cover your living expenses. Income protection has waiting and benefit periods. Why […]
Trauma insurance provides a lump sum benefit or equivalent instalments if you’re diagnosed with a specific illness or injury covered by the policy (such as cancer, stroke, heart disease, blindness, severe burns, loss of speech or deafness). The benefit amount, chosen by you, can be used to reduce debts, pay for medical expenses and maintain […]
Life cover is also known as term life insurance or death cover. Life cover provides peace of mind by paying a specified amount to your beneficiaries, ensuring that they are looked after in the event of your death. A lump sum or equivalent instalments can be paid to the policy owner, nominated beneficiaries or to […]
To make sure that they are properly prepared for their tax returns in the lead up to the end of the financial year, the ATO have recently released a publication for rental property owners called Rental properties – claiming travel expense deductions. In this report, rental property owners can find information on what they can […]
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