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3 tips for success in starting a business!
3 tips to start a successful business. So you’ve been toying with the idea of starting a business. You have the idea, you have the means, so how do I monetise it? In a saturated marketplace, going out on your own can be extremely daunting....
Is it time to update your Will?
What is Estate Planning? Wills and Estate planning (also referred to as succession planning) is the process of putting strategies in place to ensure your personal and business interests are managed according to your wishes when you pass away or if you lose...
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Download your free guidebook to business start ups here. Everyone wants to be a business owner, capitalising on cash flow and quantum leaping into the lifestyle that comes with being your own boss. However, whilst this may sound like the natural...
Are you at risk of a DPN?
A recent ATO crackdown on unpaid tax liabilities could leave you being personally liable for the costs. A Directors Penalty Notice (DPN) refers to an ATO issued notice for unpaid tax liabilities, in which directors can be made personally...
Handshake Deals – Are Verbal Contracts Legally Enforceable?
[Updated 24/10/2024 by Natashia Blank]“You’ve got a deal!"Have you ever said these words and later found out you were being held to this verbal agreement? Or, are you waiting for someone to follow through on a conversation they seem to have...
Have you been left out of a Will unexpectedly?
In the world of estate planning and inheritance, being left out of a Will can be an emotionally challenging and stressful experience. But this situation is more common than many people realise. If you find yourself left out of a Will, you may have...
ATO crackdown could lead your business to insolvency in 2022 – are you at risk of a DPN?
What is a Directors Penalty Notice (DPN)? A DPN refers to an ATO issued notice for unpaid tax liabilities which directors can become personally liable for. As we enter into the recovery phase of the pandemic, the ATO is recognising the resumption of...
How is cashflow affecting your business?
Running a business can be very rewarding but also very draining at times. Here at Greenhalgh Pickard we aim to help all ranges of business from sole traders to companies. Managing cash flow is one of the responsibilities crucial to success. In this article we...
Let’s talk Business Structure Combinations…
Structuring can extend beyond the use of a single entity; for example, a single business operation does not have to be confined to only a single company. There are combinations of companies, trusts, partnerships, and joint ventures, which may benefit certain types and...
Is a Company the right choice for you?
A company is a business structure in which you create a legal entity separate from its owners and operators that is owned by its shareholders, unlike sole trader and partnership structures where you retain the legal responsibility personally. This separate legal...
Important steps for becoming a Sole Trader
A sole trader is the simplest form of business structure. It is defined as a business owned and operated by one person in their name. It can be relatively easy and inexpensive to set up; however, as a sole trader you’re legally responsible for...
RBA releases first cash rate call for 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: February 1 2022 Despite speculation for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to increase the record low interest rate of 0.1 percent, the RBA have decided to maintain the current rate. This is to be expected with 34 of the 35...
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