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Funding options for start-ups and new business
Funding options for start-ups and new business Each and every year in Australia, thousands of new businesses start. Two of the questions I am commonly asked as an Accountant are “How do I source capital as a start up?” and “what sort of loan should I apply for?” We have prepared a short guide on the factors that we think are important […]
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Changes to how superannuation pensions affect social security benefits
Changes to how superannuation pensions affect social security benefits From 1 January 2015, income from superannuation pensions will be taken into account in determining whether you are eligible to receive the Age Pension (full or part payment) or the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC).  This might affect your ability to access either of these social security benefits in the future. The social security means […]
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Why are Melbourne’s best businesses switching to XERO?
Why are Melbourne’s best businesses switching to XERO? Xero is revolutionising business financial management by offering to its users a clean interface, easy to use reporting functions, amazing support and best of all, they evolve with technology rather than behind it. Data is simply not entered into XERO, it flows seamlessly by linking to your business accounts and intuitively recognising information. Cost effective accounting and […]
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Self Managed Superannuation Fund sector continuing to grow
Self Managed Superannuation Fund sector continuing to grow The Australian Taxation Office (ATO), have just released their latest quarterly findings on the SMSF space. The SMSF sector continues to grow at an astronomical rate. There are now in excess of 1 million SMSF members with more than 534,000 SMSFs in existence, a 6% increase compared to June 2013. The number of funds established […]
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Why independent financial advice is the best choice for successful professionals in Melbourne
Why independent financial advice is the best choice for successful professionals in Melbourne With the average net worth of Australians growing beyond any levels we have previously experienced, higher income opportunities available to many and property prices in many capital cities growing at astronomical rates, it is more important than ever to seek the right financial advice. The right kind of advice can positively impact on so many […]
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