Exciting news in the world of Queensland's building and construction finances! As of February 16, 2024, the MFR Regulation has undergone a facelift, and we're here to give you the quick breakdown:
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Alright, buckle up mates! The Aussie government is doing a little tax tango, shaking things up with the Stage 3 tax cuts. It's like a sequel to a blockbuster - more twists, more drama, more broken promises and more cash in your pocket come July 1, 2024.
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Fun BS Tax, officially known as Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), was a tax introduced to kill the vibe. It specifically taxes long lunches, expensive gifts, parties, corporate boxes, and motor vehicles.
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NewAccess, by Beyond Blue, for small business owners is FREE, confidential and convenient. Available nationally by phone or video call, no GP referral is required.
Coaches with small business backgrounds work to equip you with practical skills to overcome difficult issues (in business and at home) and manage stress.
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The Business Growth Fund Program has now launched Round 4 with Stage 1: Expressions of interest opening on 31 May 2022.
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From 9am on Wednesday 4th May 2022, the next round of Business Basic grants program will be open for applications.
These grants offer $5,000 to eligible new or emerging businesses to improve their operations, such as upgrading websites, improving skills or adopting best practice.
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It’s our hope that none of our clients have been significantly affected by the floods! For those that have, the government have thrown a lifeline with the Disaster Recovery payment of $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child.
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The list of identification numbers to remember has just become longer if you’re a director of an Australian company as part of the ATO’s Modernising Business Registers plan.
A Director identification number (director ID) is a unique identifier that all Company Directors will need to apply for once and will be attached to a director permanently, even if they cease to be a director, change their name, or move interstate or overseas.
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Our borders are set to open soon and in preparation the QLD and Commonwealth governments will jab $110 million worth of grants into the tourism and hospitality sectors to eligible businesses.
Tourism and Hospitality Sector Hardship Grant | Major Tourism Experiences Hardship Grant
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In light of the recent lockdown affecting most of the SEQ corner, the government (both federal and state) have announced various funding packages to assist business + employees.
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Queensland small businesses are being urged to get ready to apply for the new Business Boost grants to help fast-track their plans to improve their efficiency and productivity.
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We’re often asked what’s involved in selling a business. Sounds simple right….? However the outcomes will vary greatly depending on two key components at play.
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Whilst Santa is busy getting his Covid-19 quarantine clearances for border travel, we’ve been working tirelessly with his elves to make sure you have a few Xmas gifts under the tree …
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With the Spring Carnival well and truly at the pointy end, Scomo and Junior Burger have put Kirribilli House on you to spend like there is no tomorrow (as they will), after the announcement of the 2021 Federal Budget.
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The Treasury has now etched in stone the Jobkeeper 2.0 guidelines. Here are the important facts all employers need to know:
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Confucius say “when government stimulus comes, do not use all of it…”
Scomo is at it again, he has tweaked the next round of jobkeeper payments announced on 21 July 2020 to make it easier for businesses to access.
Here are the important parts you should be aware of:
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JobKeeper 2.0 & Job Trainer: Your NEED TO KNOW guide
One can only assume Scomo and Junior Burger were never told money doesn’t grow on trees. Treasury’s printing presses have been running faster than Officeworks can supply ink. We have not seen this stimulus flow through the economy for sometime (possibly ever), but at what cost?
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Premier Palaszczuk may not be opening the boarders anytime soon, but she’s not afraid to open Treasury’s coffers to support struggling small businesses
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HomeBuilder provides eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. HomeBuilder will assist the residential construction market by encouraging the commencement of new home builds and renovations this year.
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… And just like that, another financial year is nearly behind us! For all of us, the last few months have been interesting to say the least, but it looks like some form of normality is returning along with a few new ‘normalities’ … queue the hand sanitiser bottles!
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