As many businesses prepare to return to the office, as an employer it’s your responsibility to ensure that your office is COVID-safe. While a professional office cleaning service is vital, cleaning and sanitising measures should be enacted throughout the day to minimise cross-infection. Without careful cleaning measures your business could be severely affected by virus […]Read More
Making a good first impression at work is about more than just a firm handshake. Your office does a lot to shape the perception of your business. So when clients walk in the front door, you want to make sure that you’re presenting an office that’s every bit as impressive as your services. And we […]Read More
Many professions legally require police checks for identification, licensing or job purposes under statutory or regulatory structures. These professions include lawyers, community care employees, teachers, police, taxi drivers, financial brokers, construction agents, judges, health practitioners, childcare workers and aged-care personnel. Such roles require compulsory criminal background checks and, in most cases, the employee will not […]Read More
The goods and services tax (GST) in Australia is a broad-based value-added tax that applies to most goods and services sold in the country. Like other economies around the world, the GST is an essential source of governmental revenue in Australia. Most employers will need to complete the process of GST registration, add GST to […]Read More
Recruiting skilled labour presents a range of challenges. Any recruiting process can be costly and time consuming. But recruiting for highly skilled positions requires expertise and a detailed understanding of the skills, qualifications and requirements of the role. Making a mistake can mean hiring someone who doesn’t have the necessary skills or experience and could […]Read More
A typical pain point for most small businesses is payroll, especially if this responsibility is tasked to an employee who works in other areas of the business and is already overloaded. Or maybe this falls on your shoulders and you want to start thinking bigger picture and can’t be down in the weeds. Payroll outsourcing […]Read More
Interviewing and hiring can be a seriously time-consuming hassle. In many cases, by the time you reach the reference check stage you’ve already made your decision. This kind of thinking can make the reference check a tedious formality, a box to be ticked that rarely provides any valuable information. However, it may be more important […]Read More
Many Aussies have found themselves working from home due to the coronavirus lockdown. Whether you’re working from home just during the lockdown period or you’re planning to continue working from home in some capacity once lockdown restrictions ease, it’s important to know what you can legitimately claim as a deduction on your tax return. While […]Read More
For most people, their superannuation fund is their second-largest asset after their home. So it’s vital to ensure that it’s healthy, secure and well managed. Standard super funds, like retail or industry funds, will supply you with steady returns and require little input or attention. However, self-managed super funds (SMSF) offer a range of benefits […]Read More
Whether you’re catering for a big outdoor event or you have a big house party or wedding coming up, a mobile cool room is always a great idea. With a mobile cool room, you’ll have enough space for all food and drink without having to overload your fridge. You won’t need to precariously stack your […]Read More
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