by Davie Mach | Jul 8, 2022 | Guides
Can I use my super for a house deposit? For many people, the biggest obstacle to buying a home is coming up with a deposit. In Australia, the average deposit is around 20%, which can be a lot of money to save up. However, there is another way to come up with a down...
by Davie Mach | Apr 8, 2019 | Small Business Handbook, All, Contractor Handbook, Guides, Payroll and Employment, Payroll and Employment, Startup
What to look out for when hiring your first employee Looking at hiring your first employee? Achieving entrepreneurial success isn’t just about picking anyone for your company. It’s also about making sound decisions and implementing the right strategy in attracting the...
by Davie Mach | Mar 22, 2019 | Employers, Accounting & Tax, BAS, Tax Returns & Financial Statements, BAS, Tax Returns & Financial Statements, Contractor Handbook, Guides, Small Business Handbook, Small Businesses, Tax Planning, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
One of the most common questions concerning tax minimisation I get asked from small business owners and contractors: whether I think they are paying too much tax when they report their quarterly business activity statements (BAS) to the ATO. There are generally three...
by Davie Mach | Feb 14, 2019 | News, Accounting & Tax, Business Structure, Business Structure, Contractor Handbook, Guides, Small Business Handbook, Small Businesses, Structures
When winding up a company, you must follow the correct process to ensure that your proprietary limited company has officially ceased to exist. Without doing so, you are still obligated to perform regulatory reporting and incur fees on an annual basis. Furthermore, the...
by Davie Mach | Dec 4, 2018 | All, Contractor Handbook, Contracts, Guides, Payroll and Employment, Payroll and Employment, Small Business Handbook, Startup
Understanding Employer Obligations As an employer, it’s imperative to understand that your employer obligations extend further than the monetary compensation owed to your employees. Australia’s extensive legislation revolved around employer obligations, and employee...
by Davie Mach | Dec 4, 2018 | All, Contractor Handbook, Guides, Small Business Handbook, Startup, Startup, Structures
Are you starting your own business? Starting a business is an exciting time for any entrepreneur. Often times, this can be bogged down by the legal landscape of business registrations and the accompanying paperwork that is often involved in ensuring your business is...