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Ethics in technology
Ethics in technology – there is a trend towards consumers using businesses who can demonstrate...
Superannuation and young Australians
Does the word superannuation send you to sleep like a multitude of young to middle...
A negative sentiment on negative gearing
Negative gearing has always been thought of as a handy tax break. However, amongst the...
‘ALARMING’ UNDERINSURANCE OF SMSF TRUSTEES
Almost 85 per cent of SMSF members aged 18 to 64 do not hold life...
YOUR ASSETS NEED PROTECTION NOW!!
 Your Assets need Protection Now! The Personal Properties and Securities Act (PPSR) 2009, has been...
The “Sette Bello” of Property Investment
The “Sette Bello” of Property Investment (The beautiful seven) Although most property investors aspire to...
FALLING INTEREST RATES – TIME FOR A REVIEW OF YOUR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS??
FALLING INTEREST RATES – TIME FOR A REVIEW OF YOUR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS?? We have all...
TOO YOUNG TO TAKE CONTROL AND SET UP YOUR OWN SELF MANAGED SUPERANNUATION FUND (SMSF)?
TOO YOUNG TO TAKE CONTROL AND SET UP YOUR OWN SELF MANAGED SUPERANNUATION FUND (SMSF)?...
NEGATIVE GEARING TAX
Negative gearing has long been the backbone of the property market in Australia with up...
TAKE CARE AT YOUR AGE
New Centrelink rules mean preplanning is more important than ever. Don’t let the first time you...
GET INTO SHAPE!!
What makes businesses successful? Why do some survive and others not? Why do some seem...
Temporary or permanent incapacity
Life’s two certainties Death and Taxes… Not your favourite subject? What about temporary and/or permanent...

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Understanding business structures: tax, liability and asset protection
Your chosen business structure has massive implications for your tax liability, asset protection and cost....
New GST reporting rules for small businesses
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recently announced that over 3,500 small businesses will be moved...
Optima Partners to host 4th annual Perth Car Club meet
Optima Partners is proud to host Perth Car Club’s fourth annual anniversary meet-up at our...
Key Dates: April 2025
21 April: Lodgement and payment of March 2025 monthly business activity statement 21 April:...
Selling your business: Best practices
Selling your business is a major decision and a milestone in your career. Whether you’re...
No silver bullet: Plumbing Bros founder discusses expansion
Plumbing Bros Director and CEO James Riddle is no stranger to adversity in business. Despite numerous...
Controversial super tax remains in limbo
The Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2023, containing the controversial Division 296 tax on superannuation balances...
Key Dates – March 2025
21 March : Lodgement and payment of February 2025 monthly business activity statement. 31...
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2024 -25 Fringe Benefits Tax Year: Preparing for the 21 May Deadline
March 31 marks the end of the 2024-25 Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year, meaning that...