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Launching your business’ website can be an exciting prospect, however, promoting your website and bringing in traffic can prove difficult for many business owners. Fortunately, promoting your website does not have to be a costly exercise; there are cost-effective ways to generate more visits and rank well in the search engines. Here are three waysRead more

For small businesses to remain afloat they require healthy cash flow. Improving cash flow may sound simple; earn more and spend less, but managing cash flow can be far more challenging than it may seem. Good cash flow management helps sustain business during times of cash shortfall and excessive expenses. Managing cash flow requires properRead more

Finding the right workers can be a challenge. Since much of a small business’s success depends on the quality of the people they hire, this is a crucial task. Here are five things to consider when hiring that should increase your chances of success: Write a clear job descriptionIt is difficult to recruit the rightRead more

Refund fraud occurs where tax returns, activity statements and other documents are deliberately falsified in order to claim a tax refund a taxpayer is not entitled to. Fraudulent claims can be lodged by individuals on their own account or third parties on behalf of others. Often, this can involve identity crime, where taxpayer identities areRead more

For businesses looking to promote their online content, LinkedIn is the place to be. With around 414 million users, it’s full of active working professionals, providing plenty of opportunities for a business’s content to reach a wider audience. However, it also means that it can be tough for smaller businesses to stand out in theRead more

The start of the new 2016/17 financial year has seen some important changes to Australia’s employment laws. Every Australian employer has a responsibility to remain up to date and aware of any amendments made to employment laws to ensure that they remain compliant and continue to meet their obligations. Below are some important changes thatRead more

Most businesses benefit from “word-of-mouth” referrals. They are one of best ways to get your name on the tip of everyone’s tongue, along with running a terrific business for many years. Here are a few tips that may speed up the referral process and increase the number of people who will remember your business theRead more

Creating the right brand is one of the most important parts of establishing a successful business. Branding is a way of identifying, recognising and experiencing a business. It involves more than just creating a fancy logo; a business’s branding should be reflected in everything from its customer service and employee uniforms to its actual premisesRead more

A common concern to arise when managing your super is knowing what a good super fund looks like and how individuals can assess whether a super fund is up to their standards. Most superannuation rating agencies in Australia evaluate super funds against criteria such as investment performance; investment options; fees; insurance; and extra services likeRead more

The Australian Tax Office has announced that it will be paying close attention to rental property owners during this tax season, especially in areas where excessive interest expenses are claimed and where there is an incorrect apportionment of rental income and expenses between rental property owners. The ATO will also be focusing on those whoRead more