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# DLA Partners

Professional Accountants and Advisors in Brisbane

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/blog/)
- [Benchmarking your business against competitors](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/benchmarking-your-business-against-competitors/) - No business exists in a vacuum. Whatever sector or industry group you trade in, you’ll be surrounded by competitors, established industry leaders and upcoming challengers. Benchmarking is one way to understand how well your business performance compares against these close competitors, and what the wider-reaching challenges are within your industry. But how does benchmarking work?
- [The ABCs of bookkeeping](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-abcs-of-bookkeeping/) - In today's digital times, you're probably used to having unrivalled access to your financial numbers, key performance indicators (KPIs) and cashflow metrics. Without good bookkeeping, the speed and quality of your reporting can quickly fall down. So, why is fast and accurate bookkeeping so important? And what are the main bookkeeping tasks that your business
- [6 ways to get paid quicker](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/6-ways-to-get-paid-quicker/) - Cashflow is incredibly important for businesses. More cash in the account means more capital to fund day-to-day expenses or buy new equipment. However, many small business owners report difficulties when it comes to the delay between issuing an invoice and actually getting paid. Six ways businesses can encourage clients to pay their invoices quicker Reduce
- [Budgeting for success: the importance of good financial management](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/budgeting-for-success-the-importance-of-good-financial-management/) - When you’re operating and managing a small business, you have a finite pot of cash to work with. Because of this, it’s incredibly important to manage your cash well and to have clear budgets and spending limits for every area of your business operations. Let’s take a look at why budgeting is such a vital
- [Four tips for better inventory management](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/four-tips-for-better-inventory-management/) - Good inventory management is critical for any business. Not only does it help a business keep enough stock to satisfy customer demand, but it also helps businesses avoid common pitfalls associated with inventory, whether that be holding excess stock, holding too little, or tying up too much cash. Four tips for better inventory management Regular
- [Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/keeping-your-tax-and-expenses-in-check-when-you-are-self-employed-3/) - Contracting or freelancing requires you to wear a lot of hats. Relationship-building, keeping track of your time, marketing your skills and actually doing the work. But one of your priorities should also be establishing how you handle your money and setting the groundwork for good habits. Understand your deductions Before you start, it’s essential to
- [5 common accounting mistakes (and how to avoid them)](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/5-common-accounting-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - Starting a business can be a challenging experience, especially when it comes to managing your numbers and staying on top of your financial management. Unless you’ve got some experience in finance, the bookkeeping and accounting requirements can be quite daunting. And even with today’s helpful cloud accounting platforms and fintech apps, there’s always the possibility
- [Spending time ON the business, not IN the business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/spending-time-on-the-business-not-in-the-business/) - As a business owner, you have hundreds of competing responsibilities to take care of every day. But if you spend all your time dealing with admin, cutting through red tape and fighting operational fires, you never find the time to actually look at your overriding business strategy. Not revisiting your strategy can have a hugely
- [Rise in the minimum wage: how this affects your business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/rise-in-the-minimum-wage-how-this-affects-your-business/) - On 28 May 2026, the Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel announced that National Minimum Wage and award wages will increase from 1 July 2026. This increase in basic pay is great news for Australian workers, especially during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with costs of fuel and basic provisions still on the rise. What’s the new
- [What the new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules mean for our services](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/what-the-new-anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-rules-mean-for-our-services/) - What the new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules mean for our services From 1 July 2026, thousands more businesses—including accounting and professional services firms—are now regulated under Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws. This includes newly regulated sectors such as accounting, real estate, conveyancing, legal services, as well as dealers in precious
- [Managing the transition to Payday Super](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/managing-the-transition-to-payday-super/) - In just a few weeks, Payday Super will finally go live. From 1 July 2026, quarterly super contributions for employees will end. Instead, employees’ super will need to be paid at the same time as their salary and wages, with payments typically due in employees’ super accounts within seven business days after payday. But with
- [Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) changes from 1 July 2026](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-aml-ctf-changes-from-1-july-2026/) - From 1 July 2026, new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) obligations will apply to certain services provided by accountants and public practice firms, regulated by AUSTRAC. AML/CTF laws are designed to help prevent illegal activities such as money laundering, terrorism financing and financial crime. As DLA Partners provides some services captured under the updated
- [SMSF year end reminder — what to check before 30 June](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/smsf-year-end-reminder-what-to-check-before-30-june/) - The end of the financial year is fast approaching. For SMSF members and trustees, a few timely checks now can avoid headaches later and help preserve valuable tax and contribution opportunities. Below is a checklist of the things members and trustees should consider before 30 June. Contributions — timing matters Get contributions into the fund
- [Federal Budget 2026-27: Key Announcements](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/federal-budget-2026-27-key-announcements/) - 2026-27 Federal Budget was ambitious, announcing significant reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing in a bid to support home ownership and improve the fairness of the tax system.
- [Division 296 - does it affect you?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/division-296-does-it-affect-you/) - From 1 July 2026, a new tax (Division 296) will be introduced to reduce concessional tax rates on superannuation earnings above $3 million. But how does Division 296 work, and are you affected?
- [Using business money and assets for personal use or benefit?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/using-business-money-and-assets-for-personal-use-or-benefit/) - The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regularly publishes focus areas for small businesses. One of the top areas where the ATO regularly sees errors is where a private company shareholder uses business money and assets for personal use or benefit, which can lead to Division 7A issues. What is Division 7A? Division 7A is an anti-avoidance
- [Alternatives to the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/alternatives-to-the-small-business-superannuation-clearing-house/) - On 1 July 2026, the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will close permanently as part of the Payday Super reforms. With only a few months left, employers still using the SBSCH need to find an alternative option, and soon. Don’t wait until the last minute If you currently pay your superannuation quarterly, the Australian
- [3 important ways to make your business attractive to lenders](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/3-important-ways-to-make-your-business-attractive-to-lenders/) - Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) make up over 90% of all firms and, on average, account for 70% of total employment and 50% of GDP worldwide. But MSMES are finding it increasingly difficult to access funding. According to recent figures from the International Finance Corporation, (part of World Bank Group) the MSME finance gap
- [Five ways to keep cash on track](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/five-ways-to-keep-cash-on-track/) - Having a strong cash position gives a business a critical buffer when it comes to covering day-to-day operational expenses, paying suppliers and making capital purchases. Five ways that can help keep your business’s cashflow on track.
- [Prepare for Payday Super: Key Readiness Steps for Employers](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/prepare-for-payday-super-key-readiness-steps-for-employers/) - From 1 July 2026 Payday Super will be mandatory. Instead of quarterly super payments to employees’ funds, contributions will need to be paid at almost the same time as salary and wages. Read on for full details on what's required and what is changing.
- [Taking steps to stay compliant with ATO rules](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/taking-steps-to-stay-compliant-with-ato-rules/) - The ATO is cracking down on compliance. Here are five ways your small business can remain compliant and stay in the ATO’s good books.
- [Cash flow forecasting puts you back in control](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/cash-flow-forecasting-puts-you-back-in-control/) - Being in control of your cashflow has never been more important. We’ll help you set up detailed cashflow forecasting to put you back in the cashflow driving seat.
- [Planning for all eventualities: the benefits of scenario planning](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/planning-for-all-eventualities-the-benefits-of-scenario-planning/) - As the owner of a fast-moving business, would a crystal ball be helpful? Scenario planning is a key way to understand the future of your business.
- [Understanding Your Statement of Cash Flows](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/understanding-your-statement-of-cash-flows/) - Do you fully understand the impact of your business activities on your cash flow? Your cash flow statement can give you great insight into business operations.
- [Key numbers to focus on in your business now](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/key-numbers-to-focus-on-in-your-business-now/) - As a business owner, it’s never been more important to have a good grasp on your finances. For many businesses, priorities have changed, customer behaviours have mutated and revenue streams have had to evolve and pivot in order to maintain a profitable business model. To track, monitor and drive your financial performance in this updated
- [5 tips for controlling your cashflow](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/5-tips-for-controlling-your-cashflow/) - Is your cashflow position keeping you awake at night? Don’t worry, we have five simple tips to improve your cashflow management and achieve a positive cash position. 1. Give your accounts receivable a boost Invoice your client as soon as the job is completed, or consider invoicing in instalments once key milestones are reached. Also,
- [Automation can ease your business workload](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/automation-can-ease-your-business-workload/) - The average business owner needs an additional four hours in their working day to complete their admin, according to research by OnePoll. If your people are spending 20 hours per week wading through tedious and unproductive admin, that’s bad for the business and for your efficiency. Fortunately, technology and software automation can go a long
- [Getting late payments under control](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/getting-late-payments-under-control/) - “63% of Australian businesses say they are losing money – some even reporting estimated losses of over $10,000 per month on average – to late payments. ”Pursuing Payments 2025 report, GoCardless This recent report from the bank payment provider, GoCardless, shows just how challenging late payments can be for Australian small businesses. “68% of all
- [Protecting you and your business: using trusts](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/protecting-you-and-your-business-using-trusts/) - Have you considered the benefits of using a family trust? We share five ways that a trust can help you shelter your personnel assets and protect the future of your family and business?
- [Keep your ‘well of happiness’ full](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/step-10-of-building-a-better-business/) - What activities fill your ‘well of happiness’? Set aside time regularly to do those things that help you reduce stress, improve resilience, and restore energy. Happiness is essential to your success! #BetterBusiness
- [Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/keeping-your-tax-and-expenses-in-check-when-you-are-self-employed-2/) - Working for yourself or running your own business? Setup robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important tasks. We can help take the headaches out of your business accounting.
- [Should you buy or lease your business assets?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/should-you-buy-or-lease-your-business-assets/) - Should you buy or lease your new equipment? Here are some pros and cons of each. We also can review your financial position, cashflow and cost base to decide whether buying or leasing is the right thing for your business
- [Holiday cashflow for your small business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/holiday-cashflow-for-your-small-business/) - Leading up to the holiday period, is your business cash flow in good health to carry you through? This time of year can be hard on small business. Make a plan early to ensure healthy cashflow over the holidays.
- [Monitor Your Progress to Reach Your Targets](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/step-9-of-building-a-better-business/) - You monitor your car’s dashboard to avoid running out of gas or blowing up your engine… but do you monitor your business's dashboard? We can help you set up a dashboard to monitor the key things in your business #BetterBusiness #10Steps #KPIs
- [Build Strong Networks to Generate Referrals](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/build-strong-networks-to-generate-referrals/) - Referrals are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to win new business. Strong networks create steady opportunities, and the return on investment can be enormous. The key is to be intentional and consistent about building and nurturing those networks. Five ways to maximise referrals from your networks: 1. Know the lifetime value of
- [Payday Super legislation enacted - effective from 1 July 2026](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/superannuation-guarantee-framework-set-to-undergo-major-changes/) - Payday Super reforms start 1 July 2026: Employers must pay super within 7 days of wages. Learn key changes and compliance tips.
- [Get Someone Independent to Hold You to Account](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/get-someone-independent-to-hold-you-to-account/) - Most resolutions fail—accountability is the key to success. Learn why hard accountability drives real results and lasting change.
- [Be a Better Leader; Build a Strong Workplace Culture](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/be-a-better-leader-build-a-strong-workplace-culture/) - Build a better business with strong leadership and culture. Spot toxic signs early and create a workplace where people thrive.
- [Changes to Proposed $3 Million Super Tax – Division 296](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/changes-to-proposed-3-million-super-tax-division-296/) - Division 296 tax changes: New start date, progressive rates, indexed thresholds & realised earnings focus for fairer super tax reform.
- [Make a plan](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/make-a-plan/) - You know what you want from your business; now it’s time to plan how to get it.
- [Get Your Organisation Structure Right](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/get-your-organisation-structure-right/) - Build a scalable business with clear leadership across 10 key departments. Boost efficiency, reduce overload, and grow with structure.
- [Define Exactly Where You Are Now](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/define-exactly-where-you-are-now/) - You can’t map a path to success without knowing your starting point. Yet many business owners rush into planning without taking a clear-eyed look at where they stand today.
- [Understanding your revenue drivers](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/understanding-your-revenue-drivers/) - How well do you understand what drives your business revenue? We can help you review your numbers, identify your revenue drivers, and what could help grow your total revenue as a company.
- [Be Open to Change and New Learning](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/be-open-to-change-and-new-learning/) - Markets shift, compliance grows and industries change. A growth mindset helps businesses embrace new opportunities and build resilience for the long term.
- [Define What Success Looks Like for You](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/define-what-success-looks-like-for-you/) - Your business should work for you. Step 1 helps you define success on your terms so every decision moves you closer to the life you want.
- [Payday Super update: draft legislation and closure of SBSCH](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/payday-super-update-draft-legislation-and-closure-of-sbsch/) - Aiming to provide better retirement outcomes for employees, from 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees super at the same time as their salary and wages.
- [A win for those carrying student debt](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/changes-coming-for-student-loan-balances-and-repayment-thresholds/) - Australian Government cuts student loan debt by 20% and raises repayment threshold to $67K, easing financial pressure for over 3 million borrowers.
- [Interest rates come down: how could this affect your business finances?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/interest-rates-come-down-how-could-this-affect-your-business-finances/) - The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered interest rates. What does a drop in interest rates mean for you, your business and your financial opportunities?
- [What makes a business expense tax deductible?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/what-makes-a-business-expense-tax-deductible/) - The ATO recently published some ‘wild claims’ that business owners had tried to make for business expenses. But what CAN you claim and what CAN’T you claim? We have the answers.
- [Tax changes in 2024-25 that may apply to your small business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/tax-changes-in-2024-25-that-may-apply-to-your-small-business/) - The new financial year has begun, which means it is now time to wrap up the 2024-25 financial year, here is a list of changes and rates that you will need to be aware of for your business in preparation for the 2024-25 tax return.
- [If I'm working ON my business what should I be doing?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/if-im-working-on-my-business-what-should-i-be-doing/) - I’m sure you’ve heard about the need to work ‘on’ your business as well as working ‘in’ your business. But have you ever stopped to think what exactly you should be doing?
- [How to use forecasts and scenario-planning](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/how-to-use-forecasts-and-scenario-planning/) - If you’re only looking back at historic numbers, you limit the insights you’ll gain. Forecasting highlights your future threats and opportunities – and creates a proactive strategy for the future of your business.
- [Setting goals for you and your business for the new financial year](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/setting-goals-for-you-and-your-business-for-the-new-financial-year/) - If you are reflecting on where you are at and thinking about your business goals for the financial year ahead, we can help you establish measurable goals for your business.
- [Key changes for businesses from 1 July 2025](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/key-changes-for-businesses-from-1-july-2025/) - Important legislative and regulatory updates are set to impact Australian businesses from 1 July 2025. These changes include superannuation, minimum wage, registration fees and deductions. Here’s a detailed overview to help you prepare: National Minimum Wage Increase From 1 July 2025, the National Minimum Wage will increase by 3.5%. New hourly rate: $24.95 Weekly rate:
- [Proactive Tax Planning for Your Business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/proactive-tax-planning-for-your-business/) - With the End of Financial Year rapidly approaching on 30 June, proactive tax planning is essential for every business. It's your chance to optimize your financial position and potentially minimise your tax liabilities!
- [Payday super: what could it mean for your small business?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/payday-super-what-could-it-mean-for-your-small-business/) - Payday super is due to begin in July 2026. Is your payroll process ready? We’ve outlined the key requirements and how payday super could impact your small business.
- [The re-elected Labor government to extend the instant asset write-off for small businesses](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-re-elected-labor-government-to-extend-the-instant-asset-write-off-for-small-businesses/) - After securing a second term victory in the 2025 Federal election, the Labor government will be extending the $20,000 instant asset write-off for small businesses by 12 months, as proposed in their election campaign.
- [Changes in work from home deduction from 1 July 2024](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/changes-in-work-from-home-deduction-from-1-july-2024/) - The way to calculate a working from home deduction using fixed cost method for additional running expenses has been adjusted from 1 July 2024, with the ATO issuing a new hourly fixed rate.
- [Important Update: New Pharmacy Business Ownership Act in Queensland](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/important-update-new-pharmacy-business-ownership-act-in-queensland/) - Queensland's pharmacy landscape is undergoing a significant shift with Pharmacy Business Ownership Act 2024 passed by Parliament, superseding the 2001 legislation. This new Act aims to modernise and clarify the rules surrounding pharmacy ownership, introducing key changes that are expected to come into effect around 1 July this year. Notably, the Act restricts ownership to
- [2025-26 Federal Budget Highlights](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/2025-26-federal-budget-highlights/) - The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, delivered the Federal Budget 2025 on Tuesday 25 March. With a general election scheduled for 2025, this Budget was an important one, setting out the Albanese Labor Government’s financial plans for the future path of Australia. We’ve summarised the key points that may have an impact for you and your business.
- [Activity test set to be scrapped for childcare subsidies](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/activity-test-set-to-be-scrapped-for-childcare-subsidies/) - All parents are set to qualify for a minimum of 3 days guaranteed subsidised childcare after a bill proposing this measure was passed in the Parliament. Previously, families that applied to claim the childcare subsidy (CCS) were required to pass the income test and the activity test (or be exempt). Current requirements The current activity
- [Changes to Property Sale Tax Clearance Certificates from 1 January 2025](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/changes-to-property-sale-tax-clearance-certificates-from-1-january-2025/) - There are changes to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) guidelines regarding tax clearance certificates for property sales, effective 1 January 2025. Key Changes: Mandatory Clearance Certificates: From 1 January 2025, all Australian residents selling or disposing of property, regardless of the sale price, will be required to obtain an ATO tax clearance certificate. Increased
- [The QBCC Compliance and Enforcement Strategy 2024-2026](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-qbcc-compliance-and-enforcement-strategy-2024-2026/) - Supporting financial strength of licensees is a focus area for the QBCC, as identified in their Compliance and Enforcement Strategy 2024-2026. As is early intervention for financially distressed licensees – because prevention is better than cure. As part of this strategy, the QBCC has developed a range of compliance and enforcement focus areas, some of
- [The NFP self-review return due date is approaching](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-nfp-self-review-return-due-date-is-approaching/) - The deadline for lodging the first NFP self-review return is approaching on 31 March 2025. This new requirement applies to non-charitable NFPs with an ABN and aims to ensure only eligible organisations maintain income tax exemption. To comply, NFPs must confirm their eligibility by reviewing their purpose and activities against specific criteria within one of
- [Important Update Regarding QBCC Annual Reporting](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/important-update-regarding-qbcc-annual-reporting/) - There have been some recent changes to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) reporting process. The QBCC has discontinued its manual email service for lodging annual reports and financial statements – this means DLA and you as the licence holder can no longer email the annual reports to the QBCC. As a
- [Christmas Parties and Fringe Benefits Tax](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/christmas-parties-and-fringe-benefits-tax/) - The end of year is fast approaching, meaning gifts and parties become part of your business. Here's a reminder of your tax obligations to assist in your decision making.
- [ATO continues to target Lifestyle Assets](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/ato-continues-to-target-lifestyle-assets/) - Own a luxury boat? Buy and sell fine art? The ATO is collecting this information through insurance policies to ensure you are meeting your tax obligations.
- [Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/keeping-your-tax-and-expenses-in-check-when-you-are-self-employed/) - Running your own business? Setup systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on important tasks. We can help with your business accounting.
- [Increased amendment period for small and medium businesses](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/increased-amendment-period-for-small-and-medium-businesses/) - From 1 July 2024, the 2-year amendment period for small and medium businesses' income tax returns will be extended to 4 years
- [It Pays Off: 7 reasons business owners should pay themselves a salary](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/business-owners-should-pay-themselves-salary-accountants-qld/) - Think back to the days before you started your business, when you were working for a boss. Chances are you were rewarded for your hard work with a regular salary. It may not have always been the same amount, but it came through like clockwork. And for the next week, month or however often
- [Are you meeting your SMSF governance requirements?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/are-you-meeting-your-smsf-governance-requirements/) - Opting for a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) may give you more control over your investment strategy and allow you to be more agile as a fund in the market. But are you fully aware of the governance and compliance responsibilities of running an SMSF? Let’s take a look at the main areas you should be
- [Changes to Capital Gains Withholding tax](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/changes-to-capital-gains-withholding-tax/) - Changes to foreign resident capital gains withholding tax rate and threshold. The withholding tax rate for the capital gains tax regime for non-residents is proposed to increase from 12.5 per cent to 15 per cent and the $750,000 property value threshold is proposed to be removed and reduced to nil. What you need to know.
- [Tax and compliance changes in effect from 1 July 2024](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/tax-and-compliance-changes-in-effect-from-1-july-2024/) - We provide you a summary of all the enacted legislation that comes into effect from 1 July 2024, these changes vary to apply to individuals, businesses, welfare recipients among others. Stage 3 tax cuts After being enacted with amendments by the Labor government, the stage 3 tax cuts came into effect from 1 July 2024
- [Instant asset write-off extended for small businesses](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/instant-asset-write-off-extended-for-small-businesses/) - New legislation currently before the Australian Senate will amend the transitional provisions of the tax law, providing an increase to the instant asset write-off threshold to $20,000. This increase is in line with the 2023–24 income year, providing consistency for small business in understanding what new assets you can immediately deduct. Eligibility criteria The following
- [Increased flexibility for Carer payment recipients](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/increased-flexibility-for-carer-payment-recipients/) - A 2024 Federal Budget announcement will allow greater flexibility for you if you are receiving Carer payment. Also, the announcement may mean that you will become eligible when you previously were unable to claim. Review of the new rules From 20 March 2025, the following changes will apply for recipients of Carer payment: Recipients will
- [The Commissioner gains power to not apply refunds against old tax debts](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-commissioner-gains-power-to-not-apply-refunds-against-old-tax-debts/) - Months after the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) apologised for the distress caused by the letter campaign that involved informing small businesses that their on-hold historical tax debts will be recovered, the Federal government has announced in the 2024 Federal Budget a pause on using refunds to offset tax debts dating prior to 1 January 2017.
- [Energy bill rebate coming for individuals and small businesses](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/energy-bill-rebate-coming-for-individuals-and-small-businesses/) - The 2024 Federal Budget, which was released with a main focus on cost-of-living measures (among others) includes an energy bill relief for every household and small business. From 1 July 2024, the following one-off rebates will be applied to energy bills: $300 to all Australian households, and $325 to eligible small businesses. This measure includes
- [Taxpayers with HELP student loans set to receive indexation credits](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/taxpayers-with-help-student-loans-set-to-receive-indexation-credits/) - Roughly 3 million eligible Australians will have their Higher Education Loan Program (HELP debt) and other student loans reduced under a cost-of-living measure announced in the lead up to the 2024 Federal Budget. Currently, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used to calculate the indexation rate. The proposed reduction in indexation will be backdated to
- [Foreign resident CGT regime – integrity changes to be adopted](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/foreign-resident-cgt-regime-integrity-changes-to-be-adopted/) - Announced in the 2024 Federal Budget as an integrity measure, are changes to the foreign resident CGT regime that will ensure foreign residents pay their fair share of tax. Commencing from 1 July 2025, these reforms aim to provide certainty to foreign investors by aligning Australian tax law closely with the OECD standards and international
- [Instant asset write-off extended for small business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/instant-asset-write-off-extended-for-small-business/) - As part of the 2024 Federal Budget, the Federal government has announced a one year extension to the increase in the instant asset write-off threshold to $20,000. With the temporary threshold increase announced (yet to be legislated) in the 2023 Federal Budget due to expire on 30 June 2024, this extension means small businesses can
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- [Do you have a rental property that you have been claiming travel expenses on?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/rental-property-claiming-travel-expenses/) - You need to know that the deductibility changed from 1 July 2017. From 1 July 2017, travel expenses relating to inspecting, maintaining, collecting rent, or attending management meetings for a residential rental property cannot be claimed as deductions by investors. The changes are now law. Excluded travel expenses include air fares, motor vehicle, hire car,
- [The small business asset write off has been EXTENDED](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/small-business-asset-write-off-extended/) - The write-off threshold of $20,000 has been extended to 30 June 2018. If you buy an asset and it costs less than $20,000, you can immediately deduct the business portion in your tax return – BUT HURRY, as this will reduce to $1,000 from 1 July 2018. You are eligible to use simplified depreciation rules
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- [Beware the Fringe Benefits trap](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/beware-fringe-benefits-trap/) - Those team rewards and benefits could cost you more than you think…… Everyone loves a freebie or some type of work perk and they are a great way to reward the team for a job well done, however it is important to remember that some perks are subject to Fringe Benefits Tax. The ATO defines
- [Frequent Flyers and Fringe Benefits](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/frequent-flyers-and-fringe-benefits/) - If you are currently paying business expenses on your personal credit card and collecting points then read on…….. There is a commonly held misconception that there are no tax implications for frequent flyer points [points]. This belief stems from twenty year old case law where the court determined that the points were earned from a
- [DLA - the next generation](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/dla-the-next-generation/) - In this our 30th year, and with our focus firmly on the future we are delighted to announce two appointments to our Director team that will help shape the future of DLA in the long term: Mr Simon Crease Associate Director Mr Neill Reilly Associate Director Simon and Neill are both well respected
- [Events-Based reporting for SMSFs from 1 July 2018](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/events-based-reporting-for-smsfs-from-1-july-2018/) - Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have new reporting obligations from 1 July 2018 due to the new transfer balance cap measure and the event-based reporting framework. The transfer balance account report (TBAR) is a separate form to be lodged with the Australian Taxation Office, and is used to record and track an individual’s transfer balance cap.
- [Beware! GST changes for some new house and land transactions.](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/gst-changes-accountants-brisbane/) - Are you buying or selling new residential property or land? Make sure you are aware of the new GST requirements to avoid unintended consequences. Currently some developers are making taxable sales of residential property & land and are failing to pay the GST collected from purchasers to the tax office. From 1 July 2018, purchasers
- [Head in the cloud? 5 reasons to put your business’ IT in the cloud, Part 1.](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/cloud-accounting-part-1/) - “The cloud” is a phrase that means something very different these days, due to the increasing use of cloud computing. But what exactly is cloud computing? And is it a good option for small businesses? In this, Part 1, of our two part series we will look at the 5 main reasons to move your
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- [Discover 3 reasons your business needs a budget & cashflow plan now](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/business-budgeting/) - For many, the words ‘budget’ and ‘cashflow’ are about as appealing as the word ‘diet’. It seems to imply what you will go without, rather than what you will achieve. To a successful business owner, however, the word ‘budget’ has a very different meaning. It’s more like a map than a diet. It’s an outline
- [Getting Things Done: The art of Execution…](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/business-execution/) - Success in business requires a number of essential ingredients. A sound strategy. A robust business model. Effective planning. Strong financial control and bookkeeping. A good team. Great systems. Measurement. Focus. But you know what? Even all those elements are not enough without this skill: Execution. Call it “Getting Things Done”, making things happen, the action
- [Meet the Team - Neill Reilly](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/meet-the-team-neill-reilly/) - Hi – and welcome to the first in our Meet the Team series. This is our opportunity to let you know that accountants do have a lot of fun in their lives, and it is your opportunity to get to know us better. We are starting off with an interview with Neill Reilly, Associate Director.
- [Where there’s a Will, there’s an Estate Plan. Well, there should be……](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/estate-planning/) - Let’s face it: no-one likes to think of death, especially their own. It’s not exactly a great conversation starter, is it? This might explain why so many people end up “dying Intestate” which means they die without a will and, as a consequence, have their assets distributed according to State law. Sadly, the way State
- [Prevent personal disaster - 5 types of insurance that all business owners should consider](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/personal-insurance/) - It’s easy to be wise after the event. Taking out certain types of personal insurance is being wise before the event! What happens if you’re in a bad accident and need to take an extended period off work to recover? Or you were left permanently disabled - or worse? What would happen if you got
- [Meet the Team - David Leddy](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/meet-the-team-david-leddy/) - How did you end up in the accounting profession? My father was an accountant all his life and my brother had his own practice but I wanted to make a difference in the lives of others by not being your normal everyday accountant so I chose to start David Leddy & Associates aka DLA Partners.
- [Do you own the legal rights to your business name?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/do-you-own-the-legal-rights-to-your-business-name/) - So you have decided to set up a new business, and you have registered a business name with ASIC. You have got the website up and running, even printed up yourself some fancy business cards. You would think that by registering a business name, that would stop anyone else coming along and using that name
- [Single Touch Payroll (STP) – If you are an Employer this relates to you!](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/single-touch-payroll-stp-if-you-are-an-employer-this-relates-to-you/) - The much-publicised Single Touch Payroll (STP) legislation was passed by the Senate on 5 December 2018. The STP legislation affects all employers by adding a new level of reporting obligations. Whilst some employers would already be subject to the STP provisions (for example, they had more than 20 employees on 1 April 2018) all employers
- [Getting your business idea off the ground](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/getting-your-business-idea-off-the-ground/) - A great idea is the starting point for any business – and these ‘lightbulb moments’ drive the ambition and entrepreneurial spirit of the start-up community. But before you bring your idea to market, you need to know WHY you’re in business – and be confident that there’s a robust and workable business model behind you.
- [Know your numbers part 1 - Your Trading Account](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/know-your-numbers-part-1-your-trading-account/) - Your financial reports depict the general health of your business and having a good understanding of these reports enables you to pinpoint areas that require a more detailed diagnosis. The three most important financial reports for your business are: Your Trading Account. Your Profit and Loss. Your Balance Sheet. Let’s focus on your Trading Account. Simply put, your
- [Meet the Team - David Buchanan](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/meet-the-team-david-buchanan/) - David recently sat down with our GM and had a chat about his job and life in general. So David, you’ve been in the accounting profession a long time, and you celebrated your 11th anniversary with DLA in November last year. Can you tell me why do you do what you do? I enjoy helping
- [All you need to know about single touch payroll](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/all-you-need-to-know-about-single-touch-payroll/) - Single touch payroll (STP) is a new regulation that changes when and how small businesses report payroll activity to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Businesses used to report this information to the ATO once a year. Now, they need to send a report after each payday. And those reports must be submitted digitally, using a
- [Know your numbers part 2 - Your Profit and Loss Report](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/know-your-numbers-part-2-your-profit-and-loss-report/) - Understanding your numbers is critical if you want to control your business (instead of your business controlling you). Financial reports indicate whether your business is in good or poor health and can diagnose weaknesses before something becomes terminal. Let’s break down your Profit and Loss Report… Your Profit and Loss Report measures the overall efficiency
- [If you hold a QBCC Licence these changes relate to you!](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/if-you-hold-a-qbcc-licence-these-changes-relate-to-you/) - All QBCC Licence holders should have received correspondence from the QBCC advising them of the changes to the Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) that has taken effect from 1 January 2019. As a QBCC licence holder these changes are important and should not be ignored by you. Failure to prepare and report your financial position in
- [Living above the line - how winners behave](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/living-above-the-line-how-winners-behave/) - There are three winning behaviours and three responses that’ll sink your team. Are you living above the line? If not, you need to get there, as it’s the easiest way to transform workplace culture and team performance. Here’s how, using the OARBED behaviour model: The acronym starts with OAR - when behaving above the line,
- [The difference between directing and leading…](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-difference-between-directing-and-leading/) - There are 10 departments in every business, no matter how small. These are: Shareholder. Director. Leadership. Product / Service Development. Operations. Marketing. Sales. Finance. Admin / IT. HR. Many business owners control multiple departments. Now imagine each department has a hat - worn by the single leader of each department. Many business owners wear multiple
- [Know your numbers part 3 - Your Balance Sheet](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/know-your-numbers-part-3-your-balance-sheet/) - Knowing your numbers is vital to business success. The Balance Sheet is arguably the most important report, as it measures whether your business's worth is increasing or decreasing. It illustrates the overall financial health of your business; whether it is funded appropriately, if there’s enough cash to pay the bills, and what the owners would have left
- [How Xero's automatic bank recs save you time](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/how-xeros-automatic-bank-recs-save-you-time/) - Bank reconciliation is a vital financial task – but one that eats into your business time. Matching your financial transactions to the relevant lines on your bank statement can be a tedious and time-consuming task. So wouldn't it be great if you could automate that whole bank reconciliation (bank rec) process? If you're using Xero,
- [Can you outsource leadership?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/can-you-outsource-leadership/) - The biggest challenge in business stems from TLT - Too Little Time. A great solution to TLT is to delegate more - either to existing team members or outsourcing. Look at the number of hats you’re wearing and see if you can delegate any of them. A reminder of the 10 departments, or hats, in
- [Know your numbers part 4 - Drilling down on your margins](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/know-your-numbers-part-4-drilling-down-on-your-margins/) - Gains can always be made at the margins. These small incremental gains over a month or a year can have a significant impact on your bottom line. This could be additional profit you make from a single project, a single product or service, a particular geographic area, or a certain type of customer. Drilling down into
- [What the 2019 Federal Budget means for you](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/what-the-2019-federal-budget-means-for-you/) - Tax cuts and infrastructure spending are the headline items in this year's Budget, but remember, there is an election just around the corner. The plans within this Budget will only happen if the Coalition is re-elected in the upcoming election. Small businesses earning less than $50 million a year will benefit from a fall in
- [Your job description as Director](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/your-job-description-as-director/) - Most business owners know that every member of their team needs a job description, which should include: Clearly outlined responsibilities and tasks Some specific and measurable KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) A set of clear expectations around core competencies and behaviour When a job description is clearly documented, it’s much easier to monitor and measure performance.
- [Setting the right growth goals for your business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/setting-the-right-growth-goals-for-your-business/) - If you’re going to grow your company in the right way, pinning down your goals and having a clear vision for the business from the outset is vital. You may want to increase profits and create an income that supports your lifestyle, or you are looking to increase market share and aim for hypergrowth. You
- [Deep Work – Ditch distractions and be one of the focused few](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/deep-work-ditch-distractions-and-be-one-of-the-focused-few/) - Think about a typical day at work... Perhaps you chat with colleagues, check email, return phone calls, open a work file, check email again – which leads you to your social media feed… A universe of beeps, rings and pings beckons attention and steals productivity. Distraction is the new normal. The culprit: technology. Multi-tasking is
- [What is Succession Planning?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/what-is-succession-planning/) - Succession is what happens to your business when you ultimately decide you want out. Planning your succession allows you to transition your business to new ownership in a managed and systematic way, helping you to reduce stress and achieve a greater outcome at a potentially tricky time. Succession Planning is about clarifying what you want
- [Cashflow freedom - The 7 causes of poor cashflow](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/cashflow-freedom-the-7-causes-of-poor-cashflow/) - Cash is the life blood of any business. In fact, even profitable businesses can and do fail because of poor cashflow. What’s important is that you understand your key cashflow drivers. Improving cashflow is often all about changing your business processes. Processes such as how you order stock and pay for it, how you bill
- [Grow your numbers - Activities and KPIs](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/grow-your-numbers-activities-and-kpis/) - What on earth is a KPI and why are KPIs important to your business? A KPI (Key Performance Indicator) is a result that can be used to measure the effectiveness of different activities in your business. Put another way, if you want to define what success looks like from your business activities, employees, or projects,
- [There are seven ways to grow your business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/there-are-seven-ways-to-grow-your-business/) - There are just seven ways to grow your business. The first five grow your sales and the last two reduce your costs. The seven ways are: 1. Increase customer retention. Stop your customers from defecting to the competition by keeping them happy. It's easier to retain existing clients than attract new ones. 2. Increase leads
- [Delegation versus abdication - are you an effective delegator?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/delegation-versus-abdication-are-you-an-effective-delegator/) - Do you ever get to the end of a work day and wonder where time went? You barely dented your list, let alone completed it. Delegation is a great way to free up time. Pass projects to existing team members, new recruits, or to outside contractors. But, is it that simple? What is the art
- [Grow your numbers - Reporting and accountability](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/grow-your-numbers-reporting-and-accountability/) - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential to measure the performance of your business in order to grow your numbers. Of course, the measures themselves are pointless unless there’s reflection and discussion to ensure they’re met. Here’s a simple and effective way to link KPIs to a reporting and accountability framework. Firstly, make sure there is ONE
- [Is your small business ready for Single Touch Payroll?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/is-your-small-business-ready-for-single-touch-payroll/) - Are you ready for Single Touch Payroll? For employers with 19 or fewer employees, single touch payroll (STP) legislation will be coming into effect on the 1st of July 2019. Are you ready? What is Single Touch Payroll and what do the changes mean for your business and who does it affect? What will you
- [Turning washouts into wins](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/turning-washouts-into-wins/) - Some of us love a good failure story. While victories are inspiring, true tales of messing up are often more relatable, but most importantly, indispensable learning opportunities. If we can shift our perspective to see our flops as valuable progress, each washout can become a win. Eight ways to help failure breed success: 1. Change
- [Grow your numbers - Improving your margins](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/grow-your-numbers-improving-your-margins/) - Measuring your sales and margins provides insight into which parts of your business are performing well and which ones need improvement. With improved margins, you don’t have to generate as many sales to get the same profit. Better still, lift your margins and achieve higher sales; you’ll get even more on your bottom line! 10
- [Cash is NOT equal to profit](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/cash-is-not-equal-to-profit/) - Have you ever been in a meeting with your accountant, hearing how much profit you’ve made and being congratulated on a lift in performance, but in the back of your mind you’re wondering where the cash is and how you’re going to make payroll tomorrow? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! The problem is that cash
- [Communication is the key to business success](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/communication-is-the-key-to-business-success/) - You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Effective communication will help you develop a stronger rapport, make you memorable, and enable you to read people better. Practise these key skills to develop your communication skills: 1. Active listening: Listen twice as much as you speak and be interested in what the
- [Your taxable payments annual report (TPAR) is due soon](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/your-taxable-payments-annual-report-tpar-is-due-soon/) - Prepare now for your taxable payments annual report (TPAR) lodgement. Whether you lodge your own report directly with the ATO or if you use our lodgement services, this form is due by the 28th August. There are a number of supplier details required in the TPAR. If you have not kept up-to-date supplier records throughout
- [Grow your numbers - Increase transaction value](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/grow-your-numbers-increase-transaction-value/) - The endless pursuit of new customers to grow a business often distracts us from looking after our existing ones. This pursuit can unintentionally cause a downward spiral. Spending more on marketing, while neglecting existing customers (and their sales needs), can put pressure on pricing. This can lead to a reduction in prices or a change
- [Defining a great day’s work](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/defining-a-great-days-work/) - We all have those days where we leave work feeling like we haven’t achieved anything that day. Then there are the days when you absolutely nail your work and feel like you’ve accomplished everything. While we can’t eliminate those bad days completely, we can apply principles to limit the number of bad days and ensure
- [Ask - don’t pitch](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/ask-dont-pitch/) - Does your sales team have a generic sales pitch they rattle off to every prospect? Customers want to know what’s in it for them personally, not listen to a script. Turn your sales pitch on its head by asking effective questions, being attentive, and personalising your sales discussion to each prospect. Consider asking the following
- [Identifying factors that may influence your Succession Plan](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/identifying-factors-that-may-influence-your-succession-plan/) - The world is evolving at an unprecedented pace. A changing landscape in your industry, global trends, and other environmental factors will influence the timing and strategy behind your succession. One thing is for sure, a successful and profitable business can’t afford to stand still. Change and disruption can eat away at the value of your
- [Become a digital business – futureproof your tech](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/become-a-digital-business-futureproof-your-tech/) - In the online, connected world that we now live in, it’s important for your business to be digital. Digital technology has revolutionised the options you have available as a small business, with a wealth of cloud-based solutions and apps helping to automate the admin, enhance your productivity, open up your business data and market the
- [Dividends and paying yourself as a director](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/dividends-and-paying-yourself-as-a-director/) - As the director in a limited company, dividend payments are the usual way for you to take money out of the company – and see a financial return on your investment into the company. Dividends are payments made to the company’s shareholders when the business has made a profit. What’s not re-invested into the company
- [Cash vs Accrual Accounting – It’s All About Timing](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/cash-vs-accrual-accounting-its-all-about-timing/) - What are the two methods? Understanding cash and accrual accounting comes down to timing. In a cash-based accounting system you recognise income and expenses when they happen, that is, when the money arrives into or leaves your bank. In an accrual-based accounting system, income is recognised at the date the customer is invoiced and expenses
- [What is employee engagement and why does it matter?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/what-is-employee-engagement-and-why-does-it-matter/) - An engaged employee is a team member who is fully absorbed by and enthusiastic about their work, and who takes positive action to further a company’s reputation and interests and achieve their goals. More importantly, what does a disengaged team member look like? The symptoms range from a negative attitude, poor communication, absenteeism, lack of
- [2020 is only 3 months away - What’s in the forecast?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/whats-in-the-forecast/) - When we set out on a fishing trip or hike, we always check the weather forecast. It’s no different in business. The forecast tells us if there’s bad weather (poor cashflow) in store based on the direction we’re heading. Your forecast will tell you: Whether you have enough sales in the pipeline to give you
- [Grow your numbers - Increase your transaction frequency](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/grow-your-numbers-increase-your-transaction-frequency/) - Have you ever done the maths on your average spend per customer? That is, how much your customers spend (on average) each time they buy from you. Simply take your total sales for any period (e.g. 12 months) and divide this by the total number of transactions or invoices for that period. When you know
- [Grow your numbers – Increase sales conversion rate](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/grow-your-numbers-increase-sales-conversion-rate/) - Lead generation without strong conversion is a waste of time and marketing spend. We can help you improve your sales processes and conversion rate
- [Collect your debtors faster](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/collect-your-debtors-faster/) - Don’t procrastinate on the collection of your debtors! The longer you leave it, the harder it becomes to get paid. Get in touch to review your payment terms and find out how you can get paid faster.
- [Have you claimed your Google listing?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/have-you-claimed-your-google-listing/) - It’s easy to claim your free Google business listing. Check your business information is correct, add some photos and ask customers to review you. Give your business more chance of being found online.
- [How to make your out-of-office message work harder](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/how-to-make-your-out-of-office-message-work-harder/) - Heading on holiday? Don’t forget to set up your out-of-office message. And once you’ve included the essential information, think about including a link to your newsletter landing page, some humour or a link to a useful guide.
- [10 steps to achieving balance this holiday break](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/10-steps-to-achieving-balance-this-holiday-break/) - It's a great time to make new habits! From more sleep and exercise to reading or meditation... what will you consciously do these holidays to get balance and start 2020 in form? One day or Day One - you decide #Breathe #PlanToSucceed #HappyHolidays
- [Be, Do, Have](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/be-do-have/) - Are you grinding away in your business waiting for rewards that will enable you to be a better parent/partner/friend? Stop! Be that better person now. Let it drive what you do and what you have #BeDoHave #GoalSetting #Success
- [Want more money, more time or less stress?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/want-more-money-more-time-or-less-stress/) - Freedom is the oxygen of the soul. Is your business destroying your freedom? Don’t neglect the other important things in your life. Whether you’re looking for Financial Freedom, Time Freedom or Mind Freedom - we can help you achieve all three
- [Critical numbers - Debtor days](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/critical-numbers-debtor-days/) - How long does it take for your customers to pay you? Do they treat your business as a bank? We can help you develop Terms of Trade and identify strategies to ensure you're getting paid on time #Cash #DebtorDays #GetPaidFaster
- [Critical numbers - Your lock up days](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/critical-numbers-your-lock-up-days/) - Do you understand the lock up days in your business? The higher your days, the less cash you have available. Talk to us about how to reduce your lock up days to free up your cash #FinancialAwareness #CashIsKing #ControlYourMoney
- [Critical numbers - Your stock turn](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/critical-numbers-your-stock-turn/) - Do you know how fast you sell your inventory? The longer it takes to sell, the longer your cash is tied up & the more likely it is to be discounted! We can help calculate your stock turn & find strategies to increase it and free up your cash
- [Critical numbers - What is working capital?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/critical-numbers-what-is-working-capital/) - If cashflow is the lifeblood of your business, then working capital is the health check you need to keep your business alive! Let us help you calculate your working capital and identify strategies to increase it #Cashflow #WorkingCapital #BusinessHealth
- [Critical numbers - The working capital cycle](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/critical-numbers-the-working-capital-cycle/) - Simply making more money won’t solve your problems if cashflow is one of them! Profitable businesses can go broke if they don’t manage their working capital cycle. We can help you identify strategies to manage yours #ManageYourCash #WeCanHelp
- [Improve your work-life balance](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/improve-your-work-life-balance/) - At this time of year you would do well to start to form some good habits that will help both your business and your personal life. The statistics show that 60% of people admit to making New Year’s resolutions, but only 8% are successful in achieving them. But forming habits will stick if you have a strong goal and even stronger motivation. You can improve your work-life balance with these five habits: 1) Take holidays, 2) Stay healthy, exercise, 3) Learn to delegate, don't try and do it all, 4) Get regular medical check-ups, and 5) Switch off (switching off emails at the weekends is a good place to start!).
- [Start your year off in the performance zone](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/start-your-year-off-in-the-performance-zone/) - Are you comfy hanging out in your Comfort Zone? Want to remain competitive and not be outperformed? Stretch out of your Comfort Zone and into your Performance Zone. Just don’t stretch so far you end up in the Danger Zone!
- [Why you need to take a break from your business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/why-you-need-to-take-a-break-from-your-business/) - Running your own business takes up most of your time, as an owner – and finding a window in your diary to take a break can be tricky. But having a proper holiday away from the stresses and worries of the business can be incredibly beneficial – helping you to come back refreshed, rejuvenated and
- [Inspirational podcasts for lockdown](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/inspirational-podcasts-for-lockdown/) - Podcasts are the new radio but for many business owners, there are often not enough hours in the day. Here are 10 free series to educate and entertain you while you are in lockdown.
- [The importance of tax planning for directors](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-importance-of-tax-planning-for-directors/) - Want to achieve the best results from your earnings as a director? Come and talk to us. We’ll review your tax situation to ensure you’re getting the maximum value from your earnings #tax #directors #pay #SmallBiz #SMB #finance #accounting
- [Common tax deductions for small business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/tax-deductions-small-business/) - This year more than ever it’s important to get your records and tax return correct because of the unusual business circumstances and JobKeeper. Talk to us - we can help make tax time easy.
- [Improve debtor days to help cashflow recovery](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/improve-debtor-days-to-help-cashflow-recovery/) - Debtor Days measures how long, on average, your customers take to pay you. Ever feel your customers treat your business like a bank? Especially in times of crisis, you must get paid promptly!
- [Reducing your lock up days to free up cash](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/reducing-your-lock-up-days/) - Do you understand your lock up days? The higher your days, the less cash you have available. Talk to us about how to reduce the lock up days in your business to free up your cash. Financial Awareness, Cash Is King
- [Increasing your stock turn in a slow-moving economy](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/increasing-your-stock-turn-in-a-slow-moving-economy/) - How quickly do you sell your stock? The longer it takes, the longer your cash is tied up & the more likely it is to be discounted! In a slow-moving economy, managing your stock is essential! We can help free up your cash!
- [Understanding your numbers to improve your results](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/understanding-your-numbers-to-improve-your-results/) - Understanding your financial reports improves decision-making and results as you can see the impact of your decisions and quickly take corrective action. Keen to #KnowYourNumbers and improve business decisions? #GetInTouch
- [Staying on track with your personal budget](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/staying-on-track/) - Don’t set and forget your Personal Budget! Monitor your progress to achieve your goals. Dedicate 1 hour each month to track how you’re progressing towards your budget. Need accountability? Get in touch!
- [Contractor or Employee – What You Need to Know](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/contractor-or-employee-what-you-need-to-know/) - Should your staff be contractors or employees? There are many factors to assess and it’s the business owner’s responsibility to get it right. Talk to us now and we’ll review your workers’ basis of engagement.
- [Top tips for building a strong company culture](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/top-tips-for-building-a-strong-company-culture/) - A strong company culture underpins all successful, resilient businesses. But how do you develop and maintain a good company culture? This article has some top tips:
- [Surround yourself with champions](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/surround-yourself-with-champions/) - “You’re the average of the five people you spend most of your time with.” It pays to think about who your top five are – they are playing a part in determining how you think, act, and ultimately how successful you’ll become.
- [Achieving financial freedom](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/achieving-financial-freedom/) - Financial freedom means having enough money to live your desired lifestyle. Is your business allowing you to hit key financial milestones such as buying a house or taking a holiday? Real wealth is not about money… but freedom #Lifestyle #FinancialFreedom
- [Business stress keeping you awake at night?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/business-stress-keeping-you-awake-at-night/) - “The goal isn’t more money. The goal is living life on your terms.” Owning a business is stressful. We want to help you reduce your stress levels so you can sleep better at night and live life on your terms #WeCanHelp #MindFreedom #ReduceStress
- [Practice the power of acceptance this year](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-power-of-acceptance/) - In a world of unpredictability and stress, acceptance, not a comparison, is what will get us through. Find ways to shift your mindset so you get a sense of empowerment, even in challenging times.
- [Key strategies for motivating employees](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/motivating-employees/) - Every business wants a team of inspired, engaged people working hard to achieve shared goals, but getting and keeping employees motivated can be tricky. Here are some key strategies for keeping people happy and focused on doing their best.
- [Overcoming your leadership roadblocks](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/overcoming-your-leadership-roadblocks/) - Whether you’re a seasoned leader or fell into a leadership role without formal training; we all face roadblocks & improvement opportunities. Need help identifying your blind spots & implementing improvement strategies? Get in touch! #LeadershipLessons
- [The Five A’s of Change - a process to achieve continuous improvement](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-five-as-of-change/) - Want continuous improvement in your business? Let us explain The 5 A’s of Change: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, Accountability and Acknowledgement… and how we can help you to make change stick. #BusinessDevelopment #Culture #Performance #Change
- [Safeguard your business with simple checks and processes](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/safeguard-your-business/) - Small business is all about relationships. But when these go wrong, it is devastating. Ensure you have the systems in place to routinely look at where your money’s going in order to safeguard your business and your relationships.
- [Key points in the Federal Budget 2021-2022](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/federal-budget-2021/) - The Federal Budget 2021-22 is all about economic recovery, including tax cuts, business incentives and investment in training. Many changes in the budget can benefit individuals and business owners. Talk to us to find out how the changes impact you. #FederalBudget #Budget2021
- [Single Touch Payroll Reporting for Closely Held Payees Mandatory from July](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/single-touch-payroll-reporting-for-closely-held-payees/) - Closely held payees must be reported via Single Touch Payroll from July 2021. Now is the time to get organised. Talk to us about how and when to report actual payments or estimated amounts to family members and beneficiaries. #STP
- [Super Guarantee Rate is Set to Rise from July – Are You Prepared?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/super-guarantee-rate-is-set-to-rise-from-july/) - The super guarantee rate will rise in July this year to 10%. Have you calculated the extra cost to your business? This rate increase will impact employer expenses and may affect salary packages. Talk to us now so you don't get caught out.
- [Income Splitting – New Rules from July 2021](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/income-splitting-new-rules/) - Do you use income splitting to reduce tax? The ATO is changing rules around income splitting and is checking taxpayers who may have high-risk agreements. Book a time with us to review existing arrangements prior to new rules starting in July 2021.
- [Hold me accountable or else what?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/hold-me-accountable-or-else-what/) - Want to improve accountability and outcomes? Perhaps it's time to clarify the consequences of inaction - for your team and your business. Accountability goes both ways, especially if you want to be authentic and an #EffectiveLeader
- [Christmas Parties and Presents - and Tax!](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/christmas-parties-and-presents-and-tax/) - Planning a Christmas party? Giving gifts to clients and suppliers? Paying a Christmas bonus? Talk to us to see if you can claim all or part of the cost as business expenses. Don’t get caught out by tricky entertainment rules!
- [Reporting Cryptocurrency Transactions at Tax Time](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/reporting-cryptocurrency-transactions/) - Crypto transactions are on the ATO radar. Tax and GST rules apply the same to crypto as to other forms of payment, just like bartering. Talk to us about getting your crypto transaction records together for your tax return.
- [Australian Consumer Law Changes](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/australian-consumer-law-changes/) - Australian Consumer Law specifies guarantees for consumers when buying products or services regardless of warranties you may provide to customers. Changes in July 2021 mean you'll need to understand how ACL guarantees affect your business.
- [Payroll Updates - Minimum Wage, Super Increase and STP Finalisation Date](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/payroll-updates/) - Employers, there are some payroll changes this year, including new rules for casuals. Minimum pay increases from 1 July and there are some changes to awards. We can help you navigate payroll admin and look after Single Touch Payroll for you.
- [New Employees? Find out about Stapled Super Funds](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/stapled-super-funds/) - From 1st November, if you have any new employees that don’t nominate a specific superannuation fund, you may need to request their ‘stapled super fund’ details from the ATO. We can help
- [Is your business focused enough on cyber-security?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/cyber-security/) - Keeping your data safe can be a big worry for today’s digital businesses. Now’s the ideal time to get your cyber security reviewed, updated and tightened – before there's a breach! #cybersecurity #datasecurity #IT
- [Are you a Company Director? If you are then you are going to need a Director Identification Number](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/director-identification-number/) - New laws mean company directors need to get a unique director ID number. Start gathering your identification documents now in preparation for applying in November. Talk to us if you have any questions about the new registration requirement.
- [Christmas gifts for your customers and team](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/christmas-gifts-for-your-customers-and-team/) - It’s time to start thinking about Christmas gifts – how should you reward your team and thank your top customers? We've got some ideas and can help you run the numbers for your Christmas budget.
- [Have you got a strategy for a financially stress-free holiday period?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/have-you-got-a-strategy-for-a-financially-stress-free-holiday-period/) - Holiday breaks are a time to re-charge for the year ahead. However, for business owners, is a stressful time for cash-flow. Have you got the strategies in place to ensure you are in the best financial position this year? #smallbiz #cashflow
- [Do Your Employees Want to Cash Out Annual Leave? Here's the lowdown.](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/do-your-employees-want-to-cash-out-annual-leave/) - Not sure about the guidelines for cashing out annual leave? You need to know some essential rules before paying out annual leave so that employees are not disadvantaged. Talk to us, and we'll help review your payroll and leave obligations.
- [The Results Mindset](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-results-mindset/) - Struggling to achieve results? The Results Mindset may help: Decisions x Actions x Accountability = Results. Need help making better decisions in your business? Unsure which actions to take? Need accountability? We can help
- [Fundamental two to successfully scale up your business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/fundamental-two-to-successfully-scale-up-your-business/) - Want to scale? Your business simply must have clearly documented processes in place - for consistency, quality, efficiency, and so that you can delegate responsibilities to your team. We can help you improve your systems to achieve #BusinessGrowth
- [Fundamental three to successfully scale up your business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/fundamental-three-to-successfully-scale-up-your-business/) - Looking to scale your business? Many leaders focus on improving systems and teams, but you must also scale yourself to meet the new demands on your time and attention. We can help develop your #LeadershipSkills for your next business frontier.
- [Superannuation eligibility changes could impact your payroll](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/superannuation-eligibility-changes-could-impact-your-payroll/) - The $450 threshold for super eligibility will be removed in July. This could impact payroll costs. If you rely on a pool of casual workers who earn less than $450 per month, talk to us. We can help you prepare for the increased cost.
- [2022-23 Federal Budget Highlights](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/2022-23-federal-budget-highlights/) - Here are the highlights from the 2022-23 federal budget, handed down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on 29 March 2022.
- [Company Director? You’ll need a Director Identification Number from now on](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/company-director-identification-number/) - New laws mean company directors need to get a unique director ID number from ABRS using your myGovID credentials. New directors must get your ID before accepting an appointment. Talk to us if you have any questions about the new registration requirement.
- [The value of cashflow forecasting for your business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-value-of-cashflow-forecasting-for-your-business/) - A business cash flow forecast will give you vital business intelligence to help you scenario-plan, search for cost-savings and look for strategies that will preserve your cashflow position. Let's talk.
- [Minimum wage and award minimums are set to rise 1 July](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/minimum-wage-and-award-minimums-are-set-to-rise-1-july/) - The Fair Work Commission has announced an increase to minimum wages and award wages from 1 July. With rising costs of labour, fuel costs and inflation pressure - now is a great time to review your pricing and/or look at expenses. Talk to us, we can help.
- [Business tips: Getting in control of your spending](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/business-tips-getting-in-control-of-your-spending/) - A few simple steps can help to cut down your business expenses. We’ll help you spot the areas where costs can be cut and use the latest tech to manage the numbers. #SmallBusiness
- [New look, same values and culture](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/new-look-same-values-and-culture/) - We are excited to announce that we are refreshing our brand as part of the ongoing evolution of our firm.
- [Tax Special Update](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/tax-special-update/) - The Government has introduced new measures and released draft legislation on some important tax issues.
- [October 2022 Federal Budget highlights](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/october-2022-federal-budget-highlights/) - The New Federal Government’s Budget was handed down on 25 October by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. With an eye on, and limited in what can be done, the high budget deficit and government debt together with rising inflation, higher prices and interest rates as a consequence, the Budget has a focus on delivering on election promises,
- [Requesting payment of overdue accounts in an economic slowdown](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/requesting-payment-of-overdue-accounts/) - In an economic downturn, cash must continue flowing through our economy. Continue enforcing your Terms Of Trade but change your approach. Triage your customers and offer options for those impacted. Empathy and flexibility now will pay off later.
- [More information released on the removal of tax concessions for large superannuation balances](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/large-superannuation-balances-will-have-tax-concession-removed/) - The federal government has announced its intention to change tax concessional treatment of very large super account balances from 1 July 2025. Individuals with over $3 million in super will be affected.
- [2023 Federal Budget Highlights](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/2023-federal-budget-highlights/) - The Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2023 Federal Budget on 9 May 2023. The following is a list of highlights from a tax and superannuation perspective. Businesses Small businesses with aggregated turnover of less than $10 million will be allowed an immediate deduction for the full cost of eligible assets costing less than
- [Small business instant asset write-off to be reintroduced](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/small-business-instant-asset-write-off-to-be-reintroduced/) - As part of the 2023–24 Federal Budget, the instant asset write-off has been reintroduced by the federal government. Small businesses with aggregated annual turnover of less than $10 million will be able to immediately write-off eligible assets.
- [Training your staff? You could get a 20% bonus deduction.](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/training-your-staff-you-could-get-a-20-bonus-deduction/) - Small businesses will get a bonus tax deduction on top of the allowable deduction for training their employees.
- [Claiming your bonus deduction for technology investment this year](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/claiming-your-bonus-deduction-for-technology-investment-this-year/) - The small business technology investment boost is wrapping up on 30 June 2023. As it is now law, we will be working with you to ensure you get the full bonus deduction that you are entitled to. Work through your next steps here.
- [Update: Crypto assets are now specifically excluded from foreign currency](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/crypto-assets-excluded-from-foreign-currency/) - Crypto assets are now specifically excluded from being foreign currency for income tax purposes.
- [Small business energy incentive](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/small-business-energy-incentive/) - Businesses with an aggregated turnover of less than $50 million will be entitled to a 20% bonus deduction for expenditure that supports electrification and more efficient use of energy.
- [Modernising individual tax residency framework - ATO's new guidance](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/modernising-individual-tax-residency-framework/) - The ATO has released a tax ruling intended to provide guidance as to how the Commissioner will apply the residency tests (s 6(1) ITAA 1936) for individuals under a modernised approach.
- [Image rights to be taxed in individual returns only](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/image-rights-to-be-taxed-in-individual-returns-only/) - An ATO tax determination has clarified that earnings from an individual's "image rights" or "fame" can only be included in that individual's assessable income.
- [Common tax deductions for small business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/common-tax-deductions-for-small-business/) - This year more than ever it’s important to get your records and tax return correct because of the unusual business circumstances and JobKeeper. Talk to us - we can help make tax time easy.
- ['Tis the season... a Christmas carol for you](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/christmas-carol/) - On the 12th day of Xmas my accountant gave to me: 12 reports, 11 actions, 10 hi-5s, 9 rums, 8 answers, 7 KPIs, 6 $ tips, 5 Core Values, 4 planning sessions, 3 coffees, 2 reminders & a Complimentary Client Review. Sing out if you didn’t get any of the above! #HappyHolidays
- [The top 10 time wasters in your working week](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-top-10-time-wasters-in-your-working-week/) - There are 1,440 minutes in a day and each of us have the same allocated amount. Some people manage to achieve much more than others. So, how can we free up time to help lead a better business and ultimately a happier life? The top 10 time wasters: 1. Lack of clear goals. Planning and setting
- [Want to spend more time doing what you love?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/want-to-spend-more-time-doing-what-you-love/) - Was setting your working hours a drawcard to owning a business? In reality, do you work more than ever before, affecting your personal life? We can help you free up time to spend on better things #PrioritiseFreedom #TimeFreedom #Delegation #WorkSmarter
- [Adopting an Atomic Habits mindset](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/adopting-an-atomic-habits-mindset/) - James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits, is a #Gamechanger. If you struggle to make habits stick, stop focusing on habit outcomes and consciously adapt your identity to be the person that aligns with your habit.
- [The Achiever Matrix](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-achiever-matrix/) - Constantly fighting fires in your business? Not all URGENT tasks are important! The Achiever Matrix helps you prioritise tasks based on their importance to #FreeYourTime! #ContactUs we’ll show you how to work in the #QuadrantOfQuality
- [Leveraging Your Technology](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/leveraging-your-technology/) - Using technology to streamline your processes and systems increases efficiency, saving time and money, and reducing stress. Need help to identify how you can use technology to make your business more sustainable, scalable, and saleable? #GetInTouch
- [Getting the most out of your Organisation Chart](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/getting-the-most-out-of-your-organisation-chart/) - Want to reduce bottlenecks and free up time? Keen to identify resourcing gaps and improve culture? Understanding the fundamentals of an Org Chart and building the best structure for your business will help it be more sustainable, scalable and saleable!
- [Superannuation – The new rules and what you need to do next](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/superannuation/) - by David Buchanan, Director Major changes to superannuation were legislated in late 2016. They come into effect on 1 July 2017. While the media hype around super may have subsided, the need for action hasn’t. If you have a superannuation fund balance of $1.6M, you wish to salary sacrifice to the maximum cap allowance, or
- [Superannuation & SMSF - Better than ever - Committed to helping you achieve your financial goals](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/superannuation-smsf-3-4-better-ever-committed-helping-achieve-financial-goals/) - by David Buchanan, Director In July 2016, legislation changed the way we as your accountant can advise on superannuation and SMSF. In the past, we could do this under the ‘accountants’ exemption’, but not any more. The new law imposed a range of restrictions on all accountants and to put it plainly, without study and
- [Keen to manage your own retirement savings? Consider a self-managed super fund (SMSF)](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/manage-retirement-inveestments-smsf/) - by David Buchanan, Director & DLA Private Wealth In a recent report by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) there were 590,102 Self-Managed Superannuation Funds in Australia at the close of the March 2017 quarter [1]. This represented an increase of more than 22,000 SMSFs since March 2016, suggesting that Australians favour managing their own
- [Superannuation & SMSF - Statement of Advice (SOA)](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/super-smsf-1-soa/) - by David Buchanan, Director The delivery of advice for superannuation and SMSF changed on 1 July 2016 when specific amendments to the FOFA (Future of Financial Advice) legislation came into effect. Prior to this time, accountants were permitted to provide advice in relation to superannuation matters under the ‘accountants exemption’, but now only financial professionals with
- [Superannuation & SMSF - What's changed in 2018?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/super-smsf-act-before-june-30-2017/) - by David Buchanan, Director My first article in this series drew attention to the fact that accountants must now be licensed to be able to provide advice about superannuation and SMSF. I also highlighted a second, and equally important, matter of the formal documentation required for the delivery of that advice, and how extra time both
- [Developing your business's Covid-19 Prevention and Response Policy](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/covid-19-prevention-and-response-policy/) - In these unprecedented times it's essential to make a plan to minimise the impact of infection and isolation on your business. Get in touch for our complimentary COVID-19 Prevention and Response Policy template. #Covid19
- [Remote working: how to get your business ready](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/remote-working-how-to-get-your-business-ready/) - In a crisis, we need to think differently. Can you set up remote working in your business? With the right software, systems, and training you'll support your staff and your productivity.
- [Social distancing: Running effective online meetings](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/social-distancing-running-effective-online-meetings/) - Running online meetings is an easy way to ensure #SocialDistancing in these unprecedented times. Create #Productivity with one of these free or low-cost apps: GoToMeeting, ezTalks, Join.me, Zoom, Google Hangouts, TeamViewer
- [The JobKeeper Payment - support for Australian businesses and sole traders](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-jobkeeper-payment/) - The JobKeeper Payment aims to support businesses to maintain their income and their connection with employees. The payment will be $1,500 per fortnight per employee for up to 6 months. Talk to us about your business.
- [The value of cashflow forecasting during a crisis](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-value-of-cashflow-forecasting-during-a-crisis/) - A business cash flow forecast is not a crystal ball. But it will give you vital business intelligence to help you scenario-plan, search for cost-savings and look for strategies that will preserve your cashflow position. Let's talk.
- [JobKeeper Payment - details](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/jobkeeper-payment-details/) - The JobKeeper payment is for businesses significantly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, and the measures in place to restrict it. The treasurer has now released rules governing the scheme. Get in touch with us about your business.
- [ATO system now live to enrol for the JobKeeper Payment](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/ato-system-now-live-to-enrol-for-the-jobkeeper-payment/) - The ATO system to enrol for the JobKeeper Payment (the step after you register your interest in the initiative) is now live.
- [COVID-19 Mandatory Commercial Tenancy Code - what’s involved?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/covid-19-mandatory-commercial-tenancy-code/) - Tenants and Landlords. The new mandatory code for commercial leasing arrangements means both parties need to negotiate a new agreement for the next 6 months. Talk to us about getting the right information to start negotiations.
- [What can you do to prepare now, for a return to business?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/what-can-you-do-to-prepare-now-for-a-return-to-business/) - When lockdown measures ease, businesses will need to have a plan on how they will manage risks and protect workers and customers before they start operations. What can you do now to prepare?
- [Developing your Contactless Business Operation Policy](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/developing-your-contactless-business-operation-policy/) - Restarting the economy, albeit in a risk managed way, comes with pressure to not get complacent and force another #Lockdown. What should businesses do to prepare for reopening? Create a clear Contactless Business Operation Policy.
- [Dealing with uncertainty – tips for business owners](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/dealing-with-uncertainty-tips-for-business-owners/) - Uncertain about the impact of #COVID-19 on your business? Come and talk to us. We’ll help to remove some of the uncertainty with a strategy that prepares you for a post-coronavirus market. #businessadvice #SmallBusiness
- [Lessons learned in lockdown – for your business and life](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/lessons-learned-in-lockdown-for-your-business-and-life/) - Lockdown has been tough and continues to impact businesses. For some, it uncovered new priorities though. What lessons did you learn from this enforced period of business shutdown? And what will you be continuing in the 'new normal'?
- [Never has the entrepreneurial spirit had to burn brighter](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/post-covid-plan/) - They say never waste a good crisis and, if there is a better way to do a thing (think stale processes), find it now, when the fan is already covered in proverbial #CallUs for help with your #PostCovid product plans and #BusinessRecovery
- [Leading your business recovery](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/leading-your-business-recovery/) - The 4 quadrants of #Leadership are crucial to ensure your #PostCovid #BusinessRecovery. From clarifying your VISION to Leading with ENERGY, ensuring correct FOCUS and providing EMPOWERMENT through feedback and support; what are you doing?
- [Your Business Recovery Plan](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/your-business-recovery-plan/) - As restrictions ease and businesses emerge from hibernation we remain in a state of ‘Business Unusual’. So, how do we find a new, sustainable normal? We can help you plan your #BusinessRecovery #ContactUs
- [What do you want from your business?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/what-do-you-want-from-your-business/) - Temporarily trimming what you take personally from your business will boost your #BusinessRecovery. #ContactUs for our free personal budgeting template to reduce the strain and improve your cashflow as you rebuild #PostCovid
- [Your critical numbers](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/your-critical-numbers/) - What's your #PostLockdown new normal? What's your #BusinessRecovery Plan? How will you know you're on track... and if your plan is actually working? #WeCanHelp you establish your critical numbers; to improve the KPIs that have the biggest impact
- [Managing risk](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/managing-risk/) - A crisis highlights gaps in a business's risk management processes. Have you reviewed new and existing business risks as part of your wider Business Recovery Plan? De-risking is key to your recovery - We Can Help
- [Efficiency through automation](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/efficiency-through-automation/) - Technology can be transformative: improving leverage, consistency, efficiency, risk management, induction and training, scalability and saleability. What software have you adopted during Covid as part of your Business Recovery Plan?
- [Maximising your cash reserves](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/maximising-your-cash-reserves/) - If the Covid-19 crisis highlighted the inadequacy of the cash reserves in your business, you must implement strategies replenish your reserves and ensure you have enough cash to sustain your business. We can help!
- [Reinventing your product and service offering](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/reinventing-your-product-and-service-offering/) - How will you be innovating, reinventing, adapting or widening your lane Post Covid? From tech adoption to product dev and blowing up stale processes; a crisis forces change. How are you innovating for your Business Recovery?
- [Understanding working capital to maintain business success](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/understanding-working-capital/) - Cash is oxygen for your business and measuring working capital is your regular health check to keep your business alive; especially in turbulent times. We Can Help identify strategies to increase Working Capital
- [What to Expect from ATO Risk Reviews and Audits](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/what-to-expect-from-ato-risk-reviews-and-audits/) - ATO risk reviews and audits are on the rise. JobKeeper and COVID-19 payments are now on the ATO’s radar. Getting help to professionally manage the audit will save you time and money, and make the process easier.
- [The importance of good leadership in a crisis](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-importance-of-good-leadership-in-a-crisis/) - Every boss is different, every company is unique and every team requires a different approach to management. However, there are some foundational guidelines that will help you to provide real leadership in tough times.
- [Is Your Business Eligible for JobMaker Payments?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/jobmaker-payments/) - Is your business eligible for JobMaker? If you have engaged new employees since October 2020, or you want to employ new people, you could qualify for the hiring credits. Talk to us about how to access the scheme and verify the payroll headcount increase.
- [Government support for your business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/government-support-for-your-business/) - What financial support is available this time around to help you and your business through the challenges of the next few months of lockdown and COVID-19 restrictions? #lockdownsupport
- [Are You Providing Employee Benefits Due to COVID-19? Look Out for FBT](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/are-you-providing-employee-benefits-due-to-covid-19-look-out-for-fbt/) - Are you providing employee benefits other than salary due to COVID-19? If so, you could be up for fringe benefits tax. FBT is complex, but we can assess whether exemptions apply to your business or assess any liability. Book a time with us.
- [Normanton Solar Farm](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/normanton-solar-farm/) - At the time of engaging DLA Partners, our client had applied for federal government funding of $8.5M that was conditional upon the completion of specific milestones relating to land ownership, leasing premises and commencement of construction. All this was to be achieved within stringent timeframes. Our client knew he would need help to establish relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders, seek significant investment and handle all aspects of accounting and financial management.
- [Manufacturing Modernisation Fund Grant Recipient](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/manufacturing-modernisation-fund-grant-recipient/) - The Australian Government’s $50 million Manufacturing Modernisation Fund provides co-funded grants to upgrade manufacturing processes, and grow highly skilled workforces, through transformation in small and medium manufacturing businesses. DLA assisted one of our clients with its successful grant application. Platypus Fishing has been supported with $96,000 for their Braided Fishing Line Manufacturing Modernisation Project.
- [Case Study - Normanton Solar Farm](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/case-study-normanton-solar-farm/)
- [New Super Carry Forward Rules – Maximise Your Contributions](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/new-super-carry-forward-rules-maximise-your-contributions/) - Have you maximised your concessional super contributions for 2019? Act now to take advantage of the new rules allowing you to make a top-up payment. Get in touch today before your super fund contribution deadline for 2020. #Superannuation #Contributions #MaximiseTaxBenefits
- [Working for yourself? Have you got your Super sorted?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/working-for-yourself-have-you-got-your-super-sorted/) - When you’re employed, your employer makes compulsory contributions to your superannuation. When you work for yourself as a sole trader, or you’re in a partnership, making super payments isn’t mandatory. But, it’s still an important thing to consider. Retirement savings contributions are there to set you up in retirement. Generally, investing money into super will
- [Get strategy at the heart of your successful business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/get-strategy-at-the-heart-of-your-successful-business/) - Businesses that have clear objectives or goals, robust accountability and a shared sense of purpose should always outperform those that just show up and go through the motions. Strategy lies at the heart of most successful businesses. To achieve this you need to resource and execute with purpose. Few businesses have a strategic plan or
- [The 7 causes of poor cashflow](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-7-causes-of-poor-cashflow/) - Profitable businesses can and do fail because of poor #cashflow. There are 7 key causes of poor cashflow. We can help refine your processes to fix the causes instead of treating the symptoms. Get in touch now!
- [The first cause of poor cashflow - Your cash lockup](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/your-cash-lockup/) - Do you understand your cash lockup? Having your cash locked up in WIP or accounts receivable is a key cause of poor #cashflow. We can help you create a Cashflow Management Plan and show you what's possible, in cold hard cash! #Lockup #GettingPaid
- [The second cause of poor cashflow - Your accounts payable process](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/your-accounts-payable-process/) - When did you last review your accounts payable process? Have you compared your current suppliers' pricing with competitors' prices? Don't pay more than you need to. Talk to us about how we can help maximise your #Cashflow
- [The third cause of poor cashflow - Your stock turn](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-third-cause-of-poor-cashflow-your-stock-turn/) - Are your stock levels stifling cashflow in your business? Low stock turn means full shelves and an empty bank account. We can help you unlock more cash in your business #Cashflow
- [Why you must set SMART goals](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/why-you-must-set-smart-goals/) - You’ve probably heard of SMART goals and, spoiler alert, they’re not rocket science… but they do work. SMART goals are an excellent filter to maximise planning outcomes. With the SMART acronym comes five simple parameters; that any goal (if you truly want to achieve it) must be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. When thinking
- [The fourth cause of poor cashflow - Your debt or capital structure](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/your-debt-or-capital-structure/) - The right debt and capital structure makes a huge difference to the cashflow in your business. We can help you prepare a Cashflow Forecast and make simple changes to give you more cash. Get in touch!
- [The fifth cause of poor cashflow - Gross profit margins are too low](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/gross-profit-margins/) - Don't let poor margins destroy your cashflow and working capital. Small changes can have a massive impact on your gross profit margin & put more cash in your bank account. We'll show you the best strategies to do this #Cashflow
- [The sixth cause of poor cashflow - Overheads are too high](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/overheads-are-too-high/) - Are you in control of the spending in your business? Do you set budgets and monitor them monthly? We can help you trim the fat but not the muscle when it comes to reviewing your expenses. Get in touch to find out how! #Cashflow
- [Are you playing in the growth game?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/are-you-playing-in-the-growth-game/) - What’s your business growth looking like and where were you 12 months ago compared to today? If you haven’t given it much thought it is probably because you’re always stuck in the day-to-day operations. But it is worth spending some dedicated time to do some reflecting and planning. Growth doesn’t need to mean more risk,
- [The seventh cause of poor cashflow - Sales levels are too low](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/sales-levels-are-too-low/) - If current sales levels can't support your overheads and other cash demands, your business isn't viable in its current state. We can help you develop a plan to increase your sales & hold you accountable to doing so! #Cashflow
- [Now, where, how](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/now-where-how/) - Now’s a great time to make a plan for the next 12 months. First, establish where you are NOW. Then, determine WHERE you want to be. Finally, work out HOW you’ll get there. Need help mapping your growth journey? Get in touch!
- [Your why](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/your-why/) - “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” - Simon Sinek. Do you understand why you exist for your customers? Identify your why and use it to create your core purpose. Disney’s is “To make people happy”. What’s #YourWhy?
- [Regain control of your business with the three essential tools](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/regain-control-of-your-business/) - Feeling out of control of your business? Talk to us about the three essential tools every business needs and get back in control. There are no magic bullets, just tools, processes, and accountability to ensure you achieve your goals!
- [Achieving your goals with the rocks, pebbles and sand mindset](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/rocks-pebbles-sand-mindset/) - Struggling to achieve your goals? Try the rocks, pebbles and sand concept to set your annual goals (rocks), 90-day goals (pebbles) and actions required (sand). Your goals will drive your day-to-day tasks, ensuring your goals are achieved!
- [Our Business Planning service](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/our-business-planning-service/) - Setting goals & implementing strategies for achieving them is an important step towards unlocking business potential. If you don't have a #BusinessPlan which you update quarterly and refer to weekly, get in touch to develop one now!
- [Understanding the 10 departments in your business is crucial for productivity](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/understanding-the-10-departments/) - Is your Operations department tied up in tasks your administrator should be doing? Understanding the function of the 10 departments in every business will help you to #FreeUpTime and #IncreaseEfficiency - get in touch to develop your Organisation Chart!
- [The fundamentals of an Organisation Chart](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/the-fundamentals-of-an-organisation-chart/) - Want to reduce bottlenecks and free up time? Keen to identify resourcing gaps and improve culture? Understanding the fundamentals of an Org Chart and building the best structure for your business will help it be more sustainable, scalable and saleable!
- [Do you feel like a slave to your business?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/do-you-feel-like-a-slave-to-your-business/) - Feeling like a slave to your business? It’s your business, you make the rules. No more excuses! What do you need to do to regain control? We can help with tailored accountability coaching!
- [Our Organisational Review Service](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/our-organisational-review-service/) - An Organisation Chart provides clarity within your business structure, allowing it to be more sustainable, scalable, and saleable. An effective #OrgChart also helps you free up your time. Need to update yours? Get in touch for an Organisational Review
- [Upsize your super with downsizer contributions](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/upsize-your-super-with-downsizer-contributions-accountants-qld/) - Legislation has passed that will enable people aged 65 or over to make additional super contributions of up to $300,000 per person from the proceeds of the sale of their home from 1 July 2018. These are known as ‘downsizer contributions’ and they can be made on top of the existing contribution caps, without having
- [Unmasking liability: 6 signs that contractor is really your employee](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/contractor-versus-employee-accountants-qld/) - In many situations, hiring a contractor to get a particular job done makes perfect sense. It may require expertise or skills none of your employees has. You may only need someone for a short timeframe to clear a backlog of work. Or maybe you just want to avoid having to go through a formal recruitment
- [What are 3-way business budgets - and why should you be using them?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/3-way-business-budgets/) - Any business that isn’t planning for the future is planning to get left behind. While most business owners know that budgeting is a critical part of their planning, there is some confusion about which components should be included in a budget. There are three critical elements. Together, they provide the oversight you need for your
- [Key Person Insurance: Could your business survive losing one if its key people?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/key-person-insurance/) - As much as you try to share skills, knowledge and information in your company, you probably have some people who are key to your business’ success. It might be a Director or the CEO, whose vision made it a success in the first place. It might be your star salesperson, or someone in your IT
- [Creating your initial Succession Plan](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/creating-your-initial-succession-plan/) - Succession planning is a looming global issue - only 15% of baby boomer business owners have a plan, yet are looking to retire soon. Will you leave money on the table or be forced to work longer?
- [Our Succession Planning service](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/our-succession-planning-service/) - All business owners should have a Succession Plan in place. An effective Succession Plan helps define the steps required to turn your future vision into a reality, while taking into consideration business, personal, and family expectations.
- [Superannuation guarantee audits](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/superannuation-guarantee-audits/) - Under the super guarantee law you must pay super contributions into a complying super fund or retirement savings account by the due date. The due date for superannuation payments is the 28th day after the end of the quarter. If this falls on a weekend or public holiday you can make the payment on the next business day.
- [Unpaid staff super - is it a time bomb for your business?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/unpaid-super-accountants-qld/) - Are you worried about unpaid staff super and potential penalties? If the answer is yes, then the recently announced Amnesty from the tax office may be your chance to get back on track. On 24 May 2018 the Government announced a 12 month superannuation guarantee Amnesty. The aim of this Amnesty is to encourage
- [9 ways you can pay less tax (but you need to act quickly)](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/tax-planning-accountants-qld/) - Time is running out. If you want to take a few simple preventative measures to minimise or defer how much tax you will pay for this Financial Year, you need to do these two things.
- [Redefining success](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/redefining-success/) - Are you a business owner? It’s important to redefine your plan and goals to ensure the business delivers your revised definition of personal, business, and team success. Get in touch to redefine success and set goals to achieve this.
- [Fundamental one to successfully scale up your business](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/fundamental-one-to-successfully-scale-up-your-business/) - Growing your business presents amazing opportunities, but also increases risk. Defining a clear organisation structure is fundamental to scaling successfully. We can help you with your #OrganisationChart #ScalingUp #BusinessGrowth
- [Business Owners: Are you an entrepreneur? Or just a technician?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/entrepreneur-or-technician-accountants-qld/) - “You need to work on your business, not just in your business.” Made popular by The E-Myth Revisited author Michael Gerber, it’s advice I’m sure you’ve heard dozens of times over the years (I certainly have). But despite being told over and over again, many small business owners still don’t seem to truly understand what
- [Are your cloud solutions actually fixing the problem?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/end-to-end-cloud-solutions/) - Every business has pain points that impact on performance. While a myriad of cloud-based solutions include products for bookkeeping, marketing, HR, stock control, wages and more, it’s important to consider if these solutions will actually fix the problem. At DLA Partners, we consider cloud-based options from a different perspective. Our first question is not ‘What
- [Sole directors may create an uncertain future](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/sole-directors-shareholders-will/) - by Debbie Reed, Director Without a valid and appropriate Will, sole directors who are also sole shareholders may leave an uncertain future for their loved ones. Individuals who are both sole company director and sole shareholder run a great risk if they do not have a valid and appropriate Will in place. The consequences of
- [Contractor or employee? There's a big difference](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/contractor-or-employee-paygw-fbt-super/) - by Terry Edwards, Director If your business employs workers, your legal obligations towards them vary depending on whether they are an ‘employee’ or a ‘contractor’. Getting it wrong may result in penalties for the business, so it is well worth checking the working arrangements you have in place. If you are not meeting PAYGW, super,
- [Why it's Never Too Late to Plan](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/planning-business-goals-compliance-eofy/) - by Terry Edwards, Director With the end of the financial year fast approaching, it may be tempting to assume that there is no time left for business and tax planning. I disagree. In fact, early June is not too late to take simple action to maximise your financial position, but you need to act now.
- [Our Cashflow Forecast Service](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/our-cashflow-forecast-service/) - Be proactive in managing your cashflow! An annual Cashflow Forecast is essential for every business. Don't just wait for the bank to request one; it should be prepared every year to aid your planning and decision-making #CashflowForecast
- [Shortening your cash conversion cycle to free up cash](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/shortening-your-cash-conversion-cycle-to-free-up-cash/) - Covid-19 highlighted the importance of managing your cash conversion cycle & reducing how long cash is tied up in the sales process. More money won’t solve your problems if you don’t manage your cash conversion cycle!
- [Not Just Another Accounting Firm](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/not-just-another-accounting-firm/) - In its 30 year span DLA Partners has often worked on special projects to assist our accounting clients with other aspects of their business. This doesn’t detract from our accounting, but rather adds value for clients as we understand their business better than anybody else. With this in mind, in 2014 when Doug Scouller called
- [Your step-by-step guide to setting up an SMSF](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/step-by-step-guide-to-setting-up-an-smsf-accountants-qld/) - Are you worried that your hard-earned money is not working hard enough for you? That your dream of your golden years spent on the golf course or with loved ones on the beach is fading fast? Think you can do a better job yourself - by managing your own super? You may be right. A
- [4 tips for achieving—and not just setting—goals](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/goal-setting-accountants-qld/) - A: “My goal is for my business to win more new clients.” B: “My goal is for my business to take on 12 new clients by 30 June next year.” Which of the above goals is more likely to be achieved? If you chose B, you’d be right. It shows serious intent about achieving a goal
- [Smart ways to ease yourself into retirement, pay less tax and boost your super](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/transition-for-retirement-accountants-qld/) - Two things first up: (1) If you want to (or have to) work past the age of 55, you need to read this article; or (2) If you know someone else who that applies to, please forward them this article or a link to it.
- [Is your family home at risk? The one mistake many business owners make](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/assets-protection-accountants-qld/) - As a business owner, there are plenty of things you need to manage, and two of the most important of these are assets and risks. In other words, building your wealth and protecting your wealth. There’s no point building a lot of wealth if the way you have things structured behind the scenes means that
- [Taking cover: 5 types of business insurance you should consider](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/business-insurance-accountants-qld/) - Whoever said, “You can never have too much insurance” obviously never had to pay the premiums. Still, there’s no denying the fact you need it to protect your business and its assets. So you probably have building and contents, public liability and public indemnity insurance. But what else should you get cover for? What
- [Managing receipts: 4 apps to make filing receipts quick and easy](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/managing-receipts-accountants-qld/) - They say only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. For a lot of people, there’s also a third certainty in life: the pain of keeping track of every receipt when it’s time to do the taxes. How many times has your bookkeeper or finance manager asked you for a receipt (that you
- [Why a good cash flow can be more important than a big profit](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/cash-flow-accountants-qld/) - There’s a saying in business, “You can go broke making a profit.” And another, “Cash is king. Profit is theory.” As you know only too well, you don’t pay rent, meet payroll or pay your bills with profit. You pay them with cash. A business can make a lot of sales, have a book
- [How Will The 2017 Budget Affect You?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/2017-budget-summary-points/) - by Debbie Reed, Director I would like to draw your attention to four proposals in the 2017 Budget which may affect your overall financial strategy. This article highlights a number of groups particularly impacted by Budget announcements including: Taxpayers earning more than $21,335; Retirees who are home owners; Investment property owners; Small business owners. In
- [How being financially organised directly benefits your prosperity](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/financially-organised-directly-benefits-prosperity/) - by Debbie Reed, Director Every year, business owners resolve to be better organised when it comes to the financial management of their business. Yet year after year we are surprised by the sudden arrival of June 30. This year, turn good intentions into action. Planning now can minimise your tax, grow your wealth and allow
- [Is your business sale-ready?](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/business-sale-ready/) - by Terry Edwards, Director What would you do if you suddenly had to sell your business? It may seem unlikely, but the unexpected happens all the time. Indeed, I’ve seen it. You may suffer critical ill health, you or your business partner may die, or an unsolicited offer to sell may arrive without warning. And
- [Amendments to the 2016-17 proposed Budget Superannuation measures](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/amendments-2016-17-proposed-budget-superannuation-measures/) - The Government announced on 15 September 2016, amendments to the 2016-17 Budget for the following superannuation measures: 1. The $500,000 lifetime non-concessional cap announced in the budget will be replaced by a new measure to instead reduce the existing non-concessional (after-tax) contributions cap of $180,000 per year down to $100,000 per year. The existing “bring

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- [leadership](https://www.dlapartners.com.au/tag/leadership/)
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