by Affinity | Nov 1, 2011 | Business eNews
Research and Development What Research and Development programmes are you undertaking? What patents, plant patents, design registrations, copyrights etc has your business got? Have any special procedures been developed for the conduct of Research and Development...
by Affinity | Nov 1, 2011 | Business eNews
Growth-Sales Measures the increase in the business from the previous financial year and indicates the business’ increased market share. Factors affecting growth include: competition business presentation catchment area growth customer buying habits...
by Affinity | Nov 1, 2011 | Business eNews
You would not go on a cross country holiday without looking at a road map to work out where you are going to stop and what sight-seeing activities are available on the way. Planning the start of a business is no different. You need a plan that you...
by Affinity | Nov 1, 2011 | Business eNews
The Australian government’s new research and development scheme, known as R & D Tax Incentive, commenced from the 1st July 2011 and applies to research and development expenditure incurred after that date. The new tax incentive has 2 components –...
by Affinity | Nov 1, 2011 | Business eNews
If you are an exporter and you have spent money on export market activities then you could be eligible to submit an application for an Export Market Development Grant. Applications must be submitted by 30th November 2011. If you would like to talk to us about the...
by Affinity | Nov 1, 2011 | Business eNews
It is certainly a confusing economic landscape at present in Australia. Unemployment is now over 5.1%. The Reserve Bank has left interest rates at 4.75%. The Australian dollar compared to the US dollar is now about 97cents. Retail spending in stores is well down. ...
