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Managing Costs – Best Practices in Expense Reporting

Managing Costs – Best Practices in Expense Reporting

It is good business practice to manage expenses carefully. Even a successful, cash-rich business should be meticulous about how they’re spending money. (Often that is how they become cash-rich and successful in the first place). A business that is short of cash or is...

7 Ways to Navigate the Changing Employment Landscape

7 Ways to Navigate the Changing Employment Landscape

COVID-19 has had a big impact on employment, though the impact is not yet fully understood.No doubt there will be positive outcomes, like employees leaving unrewarding jobs to pursue new challenges. Likewise, some businesses will ‘rationalise’ their workforces to...

6 Common Tax Strategies in an Evolving Tax Environment

6 Common Tax Strategies in an Evolving Tax Environment

Tax may not be the most gripping subject for business owners… but it is under the microscope as governments consider tax hikes, tax reforms and stimulus packages. There is uncertainty… and in this video, we describe six common tax strategies which apply to most...

Strengthening Your Brand – What is Involved and Why Does it Matter?

Strengthening Your Brand – What is Involved and Why Does it Matter?

Most business leaders agree that branding is important in business. Given the opportunity, they’d like to strengthen their brand to generate more leads, grow sales and increase customer loyalty. How do you ‘strengthen a brand’? It can get murky at this point... so...

The Role and Value of an Advisory Board

The Role and Value of an Advisory Board

Business leaders striving to make the best decisions might benefit from an Advisory Board which can provide support on various levels. In this short video, we examine the role and value of an Advisory Board and how to set one...

Pricing Strategy to Drive Growth and Profit

Pricing Strategy to Drive Growth and Profit

In some ways, managing a business is not so difficult, at least from a financial perspective. By attracting more customers or selling more to existing customers, you grow revenue. You also try to ensure that revenue greatly exceeds expenses – in which case profits are...

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What you will learn:

  • What triggers ATO action and how to spot the early warning signs
  • The step-by-step ATO escalation process (from letters to legal action)
  • Director penalty notices and personal liability what they really mean
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  • What to do now if you or your clients are already under pressure

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