by Jack Lawrence | Nov 27, 2015 | News
Entities engaged in Research & Development activities may be eligible for: – 45% tax credit; effectively a 150% tax deduction for entities under $20m turnover – 38.5% non...
by Jack Lawrence | Nov 19, 2015 | News
In 2011 the NSW Government introduced the Jobs Action Plan as an incentive for employers who create new jobs in NSW. Under the scheme, the NSW Government pays a payroll tax rebate when new workers are employed in new eligible employment. Roughly, the scheme can...
by Jack Lawrence | Nov 5, 2015 | News
Unfortunately the Wallabies were beaten last weekend after a great World Cup campaign, where they were runners up to the reigning champions New Zealand; the Wallabies looked like a great chance to win as they came back to 21-17… though they could not finish it....
by Jack Lawrence | Oct 23, 2015 | News
If you desire success then ‘Why’ you are in business is more important that everything!...
by Jack Lawrence | Oct 16, 2015 | News
One of my loves is ocean paddling and a paddling friend Greg Clifford recently described it well: “I did the Bondi to Bronte paddle today – a paddle out to North Bondi point and then down to the pump-house of the pool at Bronte, and you do that three...
by Jack Lawrence | Oct 9, 2015 | News
Have I missed the deadline writing about property now, as it seems the Sydney market is slowing… I am sure Australians will create some hot property spots soon! Australians love their property though how should you own it… In your name, your spouses...
by Jack Lawrence | Oct 2, 2015 | News
I recently presented on business planning… this made me think about my own experience. When I started a business in 2001 I did not have a thorough plan and I came into business under a franchise model and thought the franchisor looked after these...
by Jack Lawrence | Sep 16, 2015 | News
A grant is available for all small business owners for increasing employee numbers by 1 and maintaining it for 12 months. There are of course details you need to be aware of. The grant is $2,000 for a full time employee. We are more than happy to help you apply for...
by Jack Lawrence | Aug 27, 2015 | News
When you reach preservation age and that broadly is the legislated minimum age before which a pension cannot be commenced. In recent times, the “magic age” for accessing a pension from your superfund has been 55 years of age. However, from 1 July 2015 this...
by Jack Lawrence | Aug 5, 2015 | News
Often there is confusion on the roles of accountants and financial advisors and there are grey areas… Basically accountants cannot give you financial advice unless they are also a financial services business; I cannot advise you where to invest your money. I...
