Insights

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

Understanding Division 7A Loans

Feb 22, 2023

For many opting to start their own business, the financial freedom gained from its success is a significant draw-card – potentially creating wealth for immediate and future generations.

How to Use KPIs to Increase Your Profit

Feb 22, 2023

Understanding how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in your business affect profit is the key to increasing profits. Not all businesses are the same and, therefore, there will be different drivers that will result in increased profits for each type of business. Service-based businesses will have completely different KPIs from a business that sells products, whether they be manufactured in-house, wholesale or retail. Also, increasing revenue is not the only way to increase profits, controlling expenses can be equally as important.

Navigate the Business Lifecycle: From Start-up to Success

Feb 16, 2023

In our Season 4 premiere episode of the Building Your Business podcast, Chris Lewis hosts Smiljan Jankovic (AGR Managing Director) as they discuss the business lifecycle journey and the progression pathway businesses take along four phases: from start-up to growth then maturity, and finally succession/exit.

Fringe Benefit Tax Exemption for Electric Cars in Australia now Law

Feb 01, 2023

In a measure to reduce emissions and reduce Australia's carbon footprint, the Federal Government's proposed Treasury Laws Amendment (Electric Car Discount) Bill 2022 has passed Parliament, with Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemptions for electric cars now law.

Creating Business Agility & Flexibility in 2023

Jan 25, 2023

As we begin the New Year, it is important for business owners to consider how their organisation is best-positioned to respond to changes in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

Secure Jobs, Better Pay Legislation now Passed - How it works

Jan 25, 2023

In a commitment to improved job security and lifting wages, the Albanese Labor Government’s proposed Secure Job, Better Pay Bill has passed Parliament, with the new updates to Australia’s Industrial Relations system now law.

Executive Chairman's Welcome 2023

Jan 24, 2023

Welcome to the first AGR Newsletter for 2023.

Building Your Business Podcast - Season 4

Jan 18, 2023

Welcome to a new year of the Building Your Business podcast for 2023!

New QLD Payroll Tax Ruling Released for Medical Practice

Jan 13, 2023

Following on-going review and commentary since 2021 regarding the liability of medical practices to pay Payroll Tax in New South Wales, the Queensland Revenue Office (QRO) has now released a new Public Ruling determining interpretation for QLD clinics.

A Message of Season's Greetings - 2022

Dec 14, 2022

Welcome to the last AGR Insights newsletter for 2022.