RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
“A contract is only as good as the paper it is written on”. Does that sound familiar? Why has the value of some contracts or letters of engagement been minimised so much that this expression has real meaning?
DON’T LET THE SILLY SEASON COST YOU
I think all my staff deserve a round of golf as a gift for all their hard work this year”. “Let’s organize a Christmas party and we will all go to the Gold Coast for the weekend and the company can pay for it, it’s been a phenomenal year”. “I want to send a few hampers…
Is Your Bookkeeper A Faceless Invoice Or A Trusted Business Advisor?
Do you get an invoice each month or quarter but never hear from or see your bookkeeper? Are you kept up to date with changes to any compliance issues that affect your business? Are you aware of your current cash position? If your bookkeeper is MIA then you need to reconsider what kind of relationship…
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The Dilemma of Employee or Contractor. 6 Factors to Take Into Account
You are extremely busy and don’t have time to be managing and paying super, tax and other entitlements and your ‘contractor’ has an ABN. They will invoice you for work carried out, what’s the issue with that? The courts could consider this a ‘sham contracting’ arrangement if ever challenged.
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Sole Trader vs Company?
Excited about starting your own business, but not sure what structure your business should be? Is it worth considering what structure will be best for you? How do you want to be perceived by your clients? Consider the following to determine what is best for your situation.
Are Your Systems Systematic or Problematic? 3 Simple Tips on Setting Up ‘Fool Proof’ Systems
You can’t find that receipt for your new computer purchase? You have a payment on your credit card and you can’t remember what it was for? You have bills to pay and you haven’t checked your bank accounts to make sure you have received all monies from outstanding invoices as per your payment terms? Sound…