by Affinity | Sep 22, 2015 | Business eNews
One of the biggest challenges facing business owners and managers is how to improve productivity within their organisation (i.e. how to get more out of the same resources). There are numerous benefits to improving workplace productivity. The most obvious are increased...
by Affinity | Sep 22, 2015 | Business eNews
Introduction Trusts have long been an attractive option for persons wishing to segregate any business or professional risk away from their own personal assets. In particular, there has been a rise in establishing a trust to protect one’s own family home. Whilst asset...
by Affinity | Aug 21, 2015 | Business eNews
Last month, we discussed “market research” as the first stage of the budget process for directors of companies. In this issue, we examine other components of the budget process. These comments apply to virtually all types of businesses. Labour Budget The labour budget...
by Affinity | Aug 21, 2015 | Business eNews
Each year the ATO updates the amounts that are considered to be “reasonable” and don’t require employees to keep receipts in relation to claims made for: Overtime meal allowance expenses – for food and drink in connection with overtime worked and where a meal...
by Affinity | Jun 29, 2015 | Latest News
Directors need to be able to read and understand financial accounts. If you’re having any difficulty in understanding financial accounts for an organisation of which you’re on a Board or Committee, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a review...