by Jack Lawrence | May 17, 2017 | News
The 2% ‘debt tax’ is ending on 30 June 2017! Basically you are better off earning more taxable income over the $180,000 level next year. All things equal: Tax on $350,000 of taxable income for the year ending 30 June 2017 is $3,400 more than 30 June 2018;...
by Jack Lawrence | May 10, 2017 | News
Is this your last chance to take advantage of the $20,000 Small Business Asset Write Off? A couple of years ago the Government introduced this incentive to encourage small business to invest in assets and stimulate the economy; this tax break was finishing 30 June...
by Jack Lawrence | May 8, 2017 | News
Running a business is much easier when you have good relationships with staff, customers and suppliers. In fact many would say business success is about the trust and level of service that comes with great relationships. Relationships with external...
by Jack Lawrence | Apr 18, 2017 | News
On the 1st of April I raced in and was the race director for the 2017 Tingira Cup a paddling event managed by Shark Island Paddlers. Paddling craft includes surf skis, ocean skis, outriggers and SUP; this year the long course was 18km, shorter course was 10km and the...
by Jack Lawrence | Apr 11, 2017 | News
No doubt you have heard the statistics about the risk of starting a business and how many end up in tears. Yes, that’s right. 60% of businesses fail within three years of opening the doors. Most do not even know they are failing as they fail to look at the...