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It’s been over a week since the federal government’s $130bn JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme passed the parliament and it’s been heralded as a lifeline, keeping millions out of unemployment queues. But many businesses are in a state of confusion about how it will work, and how they can scrape together the money to bridge the […]

Firstly, I want to talk about ideas in managing your business in a crisis and then a few thoughts on communications.   Managing in a crisis   Every business will be different in the way the virus is affecting or has affected them. I’m aware of clients who have shut their businesses as they rely on people being […]

Now that we’re in April, many businesses will be preparing their March quarter or month-end Business Activity Statement (BAS). For those clients unfamiliar with this document: it’s the way all businesses report their tax position to the ATO.   Never has a BAS meant so much. Under the stimulus packages the BAS is the trigger […]

We canvassed the level of confusion among our clients with the myriad of stimulus packages and assistance available to help fight COVID-19. Through our association with Knowledge Shop, a resource available to Australian accountants we are pleased to provide a comprehensive guide for our clients. You can access this guide here. Please share with anyone you […]

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues and I know many of you have been forced to shut down, lost your employment or continue to operate in a difficult business environment. So I want to try and make the position clearer on the assistance that’s been provided by the government to the Australian community. This […]

Over the weekend the Federal Government announced another round of stimulus package measures in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The second package of $66 billion is aimed at helping SMEs keep staff employed and assist workers that have lost jobs due to the crisis. Cash Flow Boost for Employers The Government has increased the previously […]