Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations, data privacy, and cyber security are all critical issues that organizations must address in today's digital landscape. They are interlinked ...
What trends do companies need to be aware of in 2023? I asked this question of ChatGPT and received this answer: "Companies need to be aware of several trends in 2023, some of which include: Remote...
Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority has recently announced the opening of Round 5 of the Rural Economic Development Grants. Expressions of Interest are open until 11.59pm 30 January 20...
This year seemed to flow by, and it was one where a lot of businesses adapted to the “new normal” and living with the pandemic. No doubt 2023 will be challenging as we contend with economic uncertain...
Expressions of Interest open on 24 November 2022 for the Queensland Government Business Basics Grant Program. The program will provide $5,000 excluding GST for activities including: Training and coa...
Too often business owners and managers get caught up working in the business rather than on it. The truth is, that managing your accounts, staying in control of your finances, and making sure your bu...
If you spent time working from home since COVID-19 entered our lives you may have utilised the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) shortcut method to claim a deduction in your tax return. This shortcut m...
As a business owner you know that there are so many things that you need to know and be responsible for. Who do you turn to? Who do you talk to? You might have different people for different things...
Why did you start your own business? Most people have done it for flexibility (which can be argued) and to make money. Have you ever been asked “simple” questions about your business that you have ...
I’m sure that we ask ourselves every day at the moment. Is it getting harder or is that just me?! Business is hard, there is a lot going on in the world, lots of moving pieces and I think it feels ...
Does ESG matter? ESG has been a term since 2005 however in recent times it has gained some traction! ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) has been receiving more Google searches and more r...
If you're reading this, it probably means that like most of us your interest rates have risen too. Download our fact sheet for answers to any questions you might have about interest rate rises, and h...
The Queensland Government has recently announced an additional round to the Made in Queensland Program. This program will allow Queensland based manufacturing SME to be reimbursed up to 50% of eligibl...
With seven months until the 2023-24 Budget is released in May 2024, it is fair to say that this Budget 2.0 for 2022-23 is a shuffling of the deck and not a new set of cards. There is nothing in the...
Whatever school of thought you’re from regarding our current economic situation and where we are headed, it is wise to “recession-proof” your business as much as possible. Here are our top tips for p...
There have been a lot of rule changes in the super space which came into effect on 1 July 2022. Generally, contributions to superannuation ceased or were severely limited once a member turned 65, bu...
First announced in the March 2022 budget, the government plans to revive two initiatives that give small businesses 120 per cent tax deductions for spending on digital initiatives and spending on staf...
ESG and Small to Medium Business As business owners and leaders, we all have a role to play in addressing climate change and sustainability, and increasingly so with a strengthening focus on ESG (Env...
Do you drive your car without insurance? Of course not. So, why run your business without insurance? Every year we offer Tax Audit Insurance and here is our why. In the 2021-22 tax year, as you...
The August edition of the Powerline Newsletter is here! Click the download button below to catch up on our latest staff updates, announcememnts and articles. ...
