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The 6 common mistakes you could be making as a business owner

It is said that mistakes have the power to turn you into something better than you were before – that’s why learning from them is so important. Whether they pay off or not, taking risks is a key part of running a business.
Mazars Melbourne appoints HR Consulting Partner

In response to the growing need for HR advisory services amongst clients, Mazars Melbourne announces the appointment of Greg Halse to Partner of Mazars HR consulting division.
NSW property tax changes – commercial property

Recently, we published the first of three articles regarding the proposed NSW Government Property Tax reform. Following that analysis, which was on residential investment property, this article turns the spotlight onto commercial property.
SME Recovery Loan Scheme

The Federal Government has announced an extension to the SME Guarantee Scheme following our previous article regarding the launch of Phase 2 of the existing SME Guarantee Scheme which came into effect on 1 October 2020.
Amendments to Fair Work Act provide clarity on Casual Employment

The meaning of Casual employment has been the subject of much debate over many years. Two recent decisions in the Federal Court, both involving the employer Workpac, challenged the accepted concept of casual employment. In both of the Workpac cases the Federal Court awarded leave entitlements to employees who had been engaged as casual employees. The latter of these two decisions is currently before the High Court on Appeal.
Employment risk management – what can Owners, Directors and Senior Managers do?

Being a business owner, Director or member of the Senior Management team has never been so challenging. Not only are you required to navigate the impact of the coronavirus, the economic downturn and the continual expectations to pivot and innovate, you must do it all whilst being a good corporate citizen and an employer of choice with an engaged, productive and progressive workforce.
Government extends apprentice subsidy

The Government has extended the period in which the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) wage subsidy will be in operation.
How to plan for successful succession

Succession planning is the strategic process of identifying the future leaders of your business; those who will take over when current leaders step down.
Changes to STP reporting concessions from 1 July 2021

Most employers now report payroll information to the ATO each pay day using Single Touch Payroll (‘STP’) enabled software. However, small employers (19 or fewer employees) are currently exempt from reporting ‘closely held’ (related) payees through STP.
New legislation impacting director resignation

With effect from 18 February 2021, new ASIC regulations will apply to prevent single directors resigning from a company in order to avoid responsibilities to creditors and others.