The Government has announced the following small business changes in the May 2007 Budget:From 1 July 2007, a business with annual turnover of less than $75,000 ($150,000 for non-profit bodies) will no longer be required to register for GST.From 1 July 2008, taxpayers who voluntarily register for GST will be able to pay their PAYG [...]
I just applied for my free Microsoft Office 2007 Tips and Tricks CD from the Microsoft Small Business Centre web-site. To do it you need to have a Microsoft Passport ID which I already have.Here is the link:https://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/small-business-plus/default.aspxIt does not appear to mind that I am in Australia. I am sure it would be a [...]
What would you do if you knew you would not fail?Why don't you do it anyway?from Heather Smith ~ MYOB Certified Consultant
Problem : I returned home after 3 weeks holiday. I turned on my computer which alerted me to various updates. I proceeded with the updates, and afterwards I found I was no longer able to play sound through my computer. I had jet lag, I was up late, and there was no-one around to assist [...]
Small businesses must manage their debtors better or risk wasting time chasing bad debts, says credit risk information supplier Veda Advantage Ltd."Unfortunately most small businesses are unaware of the simple and inexpensive protective measures they can apply to minimise bad debt," said Erica Hughes, Veda Advantage's general manager for information services and solutions.Ms Hughes said [...]
from Heather Smith ~ MYOB Certified Consultant
Recent changes to super law will impact on employer's obligations. In late May we will be writing to employers to explain these changes. If you are listed as the employer's contact you will receive this letter. From 1 July 2007: * when an employee provides a tax file number (TFN) declaration, employers must give the [...]
Answer : A stand alone package means that it is working without requiring interaction from other packages.You do not for example need to have an add-on solution, and you do not need to link it to another piece of software to ensure it works.I am not sure why you are asking the question. I highly [...]
For your small business to succeed in Australia you need to have a good financial system in place. Do you?from Heather Smith ~ MYOB Certified Consultant
We are a small business (independent contractor) who needs help with tax issues and day to day finance. We don't want to get ripped off again. We want to grow and move forward. We have made mistakes in the past, like most people, but need someone we can trust. Friends and family are no help [...]