COVID-19 has financially impacted most businesses in some shape or form and many business owners are feeling the after shocks in their personal finances. As you begin your business recovery and address ongoing business continuity strategies, it’s important to make a dedicated effort to building and protecting your own personal wealth too.
While adapting business operations and transitioning to new ways of working has been paramount for business owners, unprecedented pressure on finances and cashflow has highlighted the risks business liabilities can impose on a business owner’s personal affairs. ‘What if’ your personal assets were at risk from potential creditors or litigation? Here we shine the spotlight…
With the “new normal” continuing to evolve in Victoria, most business owners are feeling frustrated or concerned by the lack of certainty the future holds. We’re living it too and understand the significant challenges and stress you may be experiencing. Our focus for the next few months is to help and support our clients through…
Many businesses have experienced significant challenges during COVID-19 and many business owners have been personally and financially impacted as a result. There’s no doubt about it, the past few months have been tough. We want you to know we’re here to help with proactive strategies for both you and your business. Read responses to the…
JobKeeper is a Federal Government subsidy paid to eligible businesses effected by COVID-19 to cover the costs of their employee’s wages. Affected employers will be able to claim a fortnightly subsidy payment of $1,500 per eligible employee from 30 March 2020, for a maximum period of 6 months. This full amount of $1,500 must then…
The Prime Minister has announced a $17.6 billion stimulus package to support business, households and the Australian economy against the impact of coronavirus. Key immediate measures to stimulate the economy include:
While the sale of your business may contribute to a large portion of your retirement savings, incomes in retirement can come from a number of different sources which may vary over time depending on market conditions and your personal circumstances and investment strategy. So, before you hang out the ‘For Sale’ sign, there are some…
Like many business owners, you have spent years fully invested in your business, personally and financially, and as you nudge closer towards retirement, you may be starting to worry about your super and life after business. If you are selling your business, CGT concessions could help you boost your super.
Changes introduced by the ATO and Xero may affect how you conduct your bookkeeping practices. The ATO Business Portal is being updated and from the end of March, AUSkey will no longer be available. Xero is also introducing a new software program included as part of the Starter, Standard and Premium Plan subscriptions.
Treasury has released its Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook for 2019/20, forecasting a surplus of approximately $5 billion.Other tax-related measures incude a discretion for taxpayers to undertake a record-keeping course and a new third party reporting regime for businesses operating in the sharing economy, such as Uber and Airbnb.