Minimum wage increases to $23.15 per hour

Minimum wage increases to $23.15 per hour

The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister has announced that the adult minimum wage will be rising to $23.15 per hour from 1 April 2024. – a 2% increase from the current hourly rate of $22.70. Brooke van Velden had initially proposed a 1.3% increase, while the...
What to look out for when buying a business

What to look out for when buying a business

Buying an established business is a great way to enter into the business world, or to expand your existing business empire. But purchasing a company isn’t something to enter into lightly. Becoming the prospective owner of a new business means doing your homework,...
Provisional tax – for business owners

Provisional tax – for business owners

As a new business owner, it’s important you understand the provisional tax system as it affects your business. In your first year of business, you can receive a significant tax deferral. Your first year’s tax bill is, in some cases, not payable until 7...
Plain English guide to cashflow

Plain English guide to cashflow

Why is cashflow so central to good financial management? Here’s our plain english guide. What is cashflow? Cashflow refers to the movement of money into and out of your business over a specific period. In the most basic terms, cashflow is the process of cash...
GST apportionment and adjustment

GST apportionment and adjustment

GST apportionment has been around for a long time, but it has changed over the years. You can claim input tax deductions on purchases of goods and services you use to make taxable supplies. Where assets are used both to make taxable supplies and for private use, you...