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COVID-19 – Metropolitan Melbourne back into Stage 3 restrictions
July 8, 2020It’s safe to say we weren’t prepared for this but there are Government programs available to help. For weeks in Victoria, it looked like we were on the brink of recovery and a return to some new state of normalcy. In the end, it looks like we are once again on the precipice of a […]
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Minimum wage to increase by $13 a week but businesses get some relief with staggered increases being applied!
June 23, 2020Annual Wage Review decision made. The Fair Work Commission handed down its Annual Wage Review decision late last week and from 1 July, the national minimum wage will be increased by 1.75%. The new minimum hourly wage will be $19.84 (or $753.80 per week). This equates to an increase of 35 cents per hour or […]
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COVID-19 – JobKeeper and Single Touch Payroll
May 1, 2020JobKeeper and Single Touch Payroll (STP) updates There has been an announcement about forthcoming tweaks to the JobKeeper program, which the Treasurer has released here. Our current focus is on the imminent software and reporting matters that need to be dealt with. If you’re in business and getting ready for JobKeeper, you’ll be aware that […]
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COVID-19 – JobKeeper Alternative Test Summary
April 24, 2020Alternative test for determining eligibility for JobKeeper wage subsidy On Thursday 23 April, the Australian Taxation Office released their legislative instrument outlining the details of the “alternative test” for determining eligibility for the JobKeeper wage subsidy program. The basic test is simply comparing turnover from a current period to the same period 12 months ago. […]
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Economic Response – JobKeeper Application
April 17, 2020JobKeeper applications open 20 April 2020 Application and enrolment for the JobKeeper program opened on Monday 20 April through ATO online platforms. Over the past week we have now received the rules and explanatory material from Treasury outlining eligibility criteria and thresholds. Furthermore, the ATO has created their own webpage with some explanation and forms. […]
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Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
April 6, 2020Dealing with anxiety and stress due to COVID-19 The media has been saturated with information about the coronavirus. Whilst there is copious amounts of information about isolation, COVID-19 symptoms, contagion and financial uncertainty – information on looking after your mental health is harder to find. Many people may be experiencing anxiety or stress in relation […]
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COVID-19: Business Implications
March 17, 2020Helping businesses stay ahead of the curve! The rapid impact of COVID-19 on every aspect of our life has been quite extraordinary. And whilst our primary focus is, and should be, the health and wellbeing of all people in our community, there are significant impacts on business too. Now is not the time to be […]
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It’s risky business not managing risks in your business
September 23, 2019Risk Management for small businesses Risk. It’s a scary concept. And whilst large corporations often have dedicated teams to manage and minimise risk, most small businesses take an alternative approach; the ‘she’ll be right mate’, bury your head in the sand approach. So what can you do in your business to better manage (and mitigate) […]
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Portable Long Service Leave
August 27, 2019Are you an employer in the Cleaning, Security or Community Services industry? Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) is a scheme that came into effect from 1 July 2019. It was created when the Victorian Government passed the Long Service Benefits Portability Bill in September 2018. PLSL affects Victorians working in the industries of contract cleaning, […]
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10 ways to improve your business’s profit
August 5, 2019Does your business have a sales focus or a profit focus? In our experience, too many business owners and their sales team are motivated by top line revenue rather than bottom line profit. To change this focus we often talk of four key drivers that can help increase profitability; reducing costs, increasing turnover, increasing productivity […]
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