After easing off on its debt collection activities during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is now ramping up debt collection, actively pursuing the recovery of billions of dollars in outstanding tax liabilities. As a key part of the recovery program, the ATO has been writing to individuals and businesses […]
READ MOREPandemic sees an increase in SMEs turning to trusted advisors
As challenging conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to put stress and strain on businesses, a growing number of business owners have sought advice and support from their professional advisors as well as their family/friends, colleagues and suppliers. The top 5 challenges facing businesses owners continue to be: Recruitment and labour shortages Supply […]
READ MORENew financial support grants for NSW, SA, WA businesses
Businesses struggling with the COVID-19 Omicron wave of the pandemic have been offered new financial support grants in NSW, SA and WA. These grants have just been announced by the three state governments and will be a very welcome cash injection for struggling small businesses. New South Wales The NSW government has announced a $1b […]
READ MORETourism and Hospitality Hardship Grant
Queensland tourism and hospitality operators facing significant financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 travel restrictions may be eligible for the Hardship Grant. Grants of up to $100,000 are available for a range of eligible tourism and hospitality operators. The $80 million program will support these businesses to continue offering a viable product and be […]
READ MORE2021 COVID-19 Queensland financial support
QLD COVID-19 financial support update Non-employing sole trader grant now available If you’re a non-employing sole trader that was financially impacted by a lockdown event, the Queensland government has made a $1000 financial support grant available to you. Applications are open now and will remain open until the 30 November 2021. For more information including eligibility […]
READ MOREWorking from home? 3 Practical tips for business owners
With COVID-19 impacting businesses across all industries, it may be time to consider if your team can work from home? If this is an option for you, it is essential that you implement procedures and policies that keep your team accountable to ensure continuity of your business Does your team have everything they need to […]
READ MORE2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grants for lockdown-impacted businesses in Queensland
Update 16 August 2021 Applications for the $5000 COVID-19 Business Support Grants will open at 12pm (midday), 16 August 2021 The grants will be available to eligible small and medium businesses and large tourism and hospitality businesses across Queensland affected by the August 2021 COVID-19 lockdowns. For all the information, visit the Queensland Government grants […]
READ MORENSW Government COVID-19 support package
Update 28 July 2021 NSW’s COVID-19 lockdown will go for at least another four weeks, prompting the state and federal governments to announce more financial lifelines for businesses and individuals. Here’s what you need to know: As of next week, the COVID-19 Disaster Payment will be boosted from $600 to $700 each week if a person […]
READ MOREExpats returning to Australia – money traps to avoid when getting home
There are close to 40,000 Australian citizens and permanent residents registered with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) stranded overseas trying to return home to Australia. India and the UK have the most individuals registered to return home, followed by the US, the Philippines and Thailand. With so many expats heading back to […]
READ MOREPreparing for the end of JobKeeper
With JobKeeper coming to an end on 28 March 2021, businesses that qualified for phase three of the support scheme now face the reality of surviving without financial assistance. This can be a frightening reality for businesses that have not recovered to pre-COVID performance and have employees that rely upon them. Communicate with your Employees […]
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