The first month of 2017 is already over and, whilst many of us were still warming up to the year last week, there was still a lot of news and some important ATO updates. As we are committed to educating the Shuriken Community by keeping you up to date with relevant topics, we have them […]
The Pivotal Thing In Your Business That Can Make Or Break You (An Anecdote)
There are some really important things you need to know before you start your business in order to have that business. Shuriken CEO Andrew Jeffers discusses the things that can make or break your business: Do you have a product? …So what? The first thing you need to do is have a product, but that […]
How Does ATO Treat Uber & Airbnb Style Services?
Are you an Uber driver or renting properties through Airbnb? The two services have become known worldwide and lots of people in Australia are joining in – but what are the tax implications of becoming part of a sharing economy? First things first: understanding the basics of income tax The basics of tax apply to […]
Five Essential Things To Understand About Being In Business
When you are starting a company, there are five essential things you should understand about being in business. Shuriken CEO Andrew Jeffers highlights these five things in the form of Q&A: Should you be in business? Business is highly emotionally charged. It can be financially straining on you and your family and friends, so you […]
How Will The Super Reforms Affect You? (Discussing All Types Of Contributors)
Are you up to date with the latest super reforms? Knowing how they impact you and your business can help you open up to new opportunities. But you need to get up to date with the reforms before they pass through Parliament – so here’s a short explanation of the main changes which are about […]
Would You Buy A House With Friends Or Relatives?
Sydney mortgages are among the most expensive in the world, with the general requirement of 2.04 average full time salaries needed to service a standard mortgage on a median priced detached house. So when it comes to buying a home, you may think “the more, the merrier.” But is it…? While buying a house with […]
How Much Do You Know About Parental Leave?
Whether you are a supporter of the 12 months parental leave or you would rather spend 24 months with your baby at home, the question to ask is not related to time, but rather to who should pay for parental leave? How did parental leave get to be so contentious? In numerous OECD countries (The […]
4 Point Insurance Check
Insurance is meant to protect you from financial loss in case of unexpected events. It is the easiest, yet most misunderstood form of risk management. When you purchase insurance, you basically transfer the risk of financial loss from your company to the insurance company you work with. In doing so, you can choose from three […]
Release Authorities: Are You Paying The Right Person?
A release authority is a document given to an individual or to your super fund indicating that you are authorised to release an amount from your super account according to the instruction in the release authority. There are eight types of release authorities, so knowing who you need to pay to get the right release […]
