You’ve started your own business. Congrats! That’s a huge achievement. But you know hard work doesn’t stop here. Now what? The crucial next step is to bulletproof your business. How? By working with your insurer to identify the liabilities your business is prone to and finding the perfect way to protect your “precious”. For those […]
How Much Do You Know About Gift Tax in Australia?
Is there such a thing as gift tax? Which gifts are taxable and which aren’t? How can I identify the taxable and non-taxable gifts? These are the most frequently asked questions when it comes to gift tax. Before we get any further, here’s the key element about gift tax: There is no gift tax in […]
Jean Wen: Accountant at Shuriken & Numbers Magician
Jean Wen has been a valuable part of our team as an Accountant at Shuriken Hornsby Office for many years. Oh, but she’s so much more than a simple accountant… Let’s find out why! Her name is Jean Wen. She is our ‘Shuriken Numbers Magician’. Don’t let the word “magician” fool you. Number crunching is […]
September Tax And Accounting News: All You Need To Know
It’s time to catch up on the latest accounting and tax news in September. Let’s find out what the ATO (Australian Taxation Office) has been up to this month. Get your expert advice on GST, tax and super Do you rely on a BAS agent to help you with your tax and super transactions? 96% […]
I Haven’t Lodged My Activity Statement On Time, What Do I Do?
I get this question a lot. For example, I met with a client the other day who received $15,000 worth of fines for non-lodgement of activity statements. Is there anything you can do to reverse these fines? Yes, there is. Let me walk you through it. 1. Don’t ignore anything The best thing you can […]
Building Quality Backlinks For Your Website By Correctly Identifying Industry Influencers
I always say backlinks are like highways that lead to your website. The more roads that lead to your website, the easier it is for people to find you. But it’s utterly important that the roads leading to your website are well paved. No cracks or pits in them. In fact, they should be highways […]
Do You Qualify For Living Away From Home Allowance?
Does your current job require you to live away from your home or relocate? You might qualify for LAFHA (living away from home allowance). Settle in comfortably and let’s find out what LAFHA is and what are the conditions to qualify for it… What is LAFHA? A living from home allowance is a financial compensation […]
How Build A Blockbuster Blog That Sells Your Business
Blogging? I can’t begin to tell you what a difference it can make to your business. If you’re thinking, “nah, I don’t see the point in doing it” or, “I could do it, but I’m not good at writing stuff”, then it’s time to scroll down. What’s in here will help you heaps. Why join […]
Rakesh Duncombe: Shuriken Strategic Alliances Director
Guess what? It’s time for you to meet another amazing Shuriken Consulting team member. His name is Rakesh Duncombe and he is our Strategic Alliances Director. Fancy name for a master in the art of handling both people and business! Rakesh has more than 25 years experience working in the Financial Services Industry. His determination, […]
