Insights

We provide our expert opinion, news, and knowledge to help keep you informed and aimed towards building your business.

Building Your One-Page Business Plan

May 18, 2022

Regardless of industry, the upcoming New Financial Year presents an ideal opportunity for business owners to review the results of the previous 12 months and begin formulating a plan for the fiscal year ahead.

Legal & HR Considerations of the Post COVID-19 Pandemic Workplace

Apr 19, 2022

In our Building Your Business podcast episode, Chris Lewis hosts Jonathan Mamaril - Director & Principal, NB Lawyers - the Lawyers for Employers, and Smiljan Jankovic as they speak to the Legal and Human Resources considerations workplaces now face in today's post-COVID-19 pandemic "new world".

Establishing Internal Controls & Risk Management for SME Busineses

Apr 11, 2022

As business owners, significant time can be dedicated to growing your organisation and shaping it for the future. However, often neglected can be the time taken to ensure that proper protections are put in place, which can combat against potential risks that may arise both internally and externally.

Federal Budget 2022/23 - Insights & Analysis

Apr 05, 2022

On Tuesday, 29th March, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered the 2022/23 Federal Budget, focused on supporting Australians against the rising cost of living, and build the post-pandemic recovery for the economy as this begins to take shape.

Executive Chairman's Quarterly Update | January - March

Mar 22, 2022

This has been a quarter of drama from extreme weather events to devastating wars, from hype around inflation to hype of rising interest rates, from the passing of sporting icons to the commencement of the winter football codes – our thoughts are with everyone that has been affected.

Proposed New Tax Residency Rules for Expats

Mar 22, 2022

As Australia re-opens its international borders in a return to ‘normal’ life following forced closures throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many expatriates may be considering this as an ideal time to return home to family and friends – resettling life back Down Under.

Body Corporate & Community Management: Developer Engagement process

Mar 21, 2022

In our latest Building Your Business podcast episode, Chris Lewis hosts Andrew Staehr - Director & Partner, Archers - the Strata Professionals and Smiljan Jankovic as they provide in-depth insights into body corporate and community management within the developer engagement process for the Building & Construction industry. Alongside this, each provide a focus on building realistic body corporate budgets and what this means following the completion of a project.

Fringe Benefit Tax - Update 2022

Mar 18, 2022

As we approach the end of the Fringe Benefit Tax year for 2021/22, it is important for SME businesses to continue to maintain obligations ahead of the 31 March Year-End date.

QBCC Lodgment Reminder - March 31: Self-Certifying 1 & 2 Categories

Mar 17, 2022

For QBCC licence holders of Self-Certifying Category 1 (SC 1) and Self-Certifying Category 2 (SC 2), a reminder you have until 31 March 2022 to submit your annual financial information, outlining compliance with requirements.

QBCC License Compliance: What You Need to Know

Mar 09, 2022

For operators within the Building & Construction industry, maintaining regulatory compliance and financial reporting is essential in complying with obligations set by the Queensland Building & Construction Commission, ensuring continuation of QBCC license and the ability to complete and undertake new projects & work.