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 […]
Checklist To Get You Ready For Tax Time
Tax returns. Not the most fun topic but it’s something we all have to do if we earn income as an individual or as a business owner. If you want to avoid feeling overwhelmed and stressed about being ready for tax time, you can make the process of lodging your tax return a lot quicker […]
What Is Tax Deductible At Your Company Christmas Party?
By this time of year, most people have already planned their Christmas celebrations. As far as your business is concerned, if you are organising a Christmas event or party with your colleagues and employees, a couple of things come to mind. What happens if someone drinks too much? Who is held accountable? What is tax […]
Are You Up To Date With The Latest Superannuation Changes?
In September 2016 the Government released a new superannuation reform package update. The changes are aimed at improving the fairness, sustainability, flexibility and integrity of the superannuation system. [ctt template=”9″ link=”86Yxa” via=”no” ]The changes are aimed at improving the fairness, sustainability, flexibility and integrity of the superannuation system.[/ctt] They are centred around three pillars: sustainability, […]
Shuriken Hosts An Afternoon For Tradies
Spending extra time and the office doing paperwork often leads to working late nights and sometimes weekends. How would it be if you could regain your life again and spend more time with your friends and family? How about an Afternoon for Tradies? On the 20th of October, Shuriken’s CEO Andrew Jeffers presented a session […]
