‘UNFRIENDING’ ON FACEBOOK CAN AMOUNT TO BULLYING, Fair Work Commission says It is part of a wider bullying claim that also allegedly involved hostile behaviour and inappropriate comments. Rachael Roberts, a Launceston real estate agent,
Coffee Shop Experience
I want you to think about your favourite restaurant, café or shop… what entices you to keep going back? Is it the food, the location, the décor or maybe the customer service? Recently I was forced to define what customer service means to me. I
Banks tipped to exit SMSF lending if restrictions proceed
Whilst Government policy and legislation still allows for borrowing by superannuation funds to purchase assets, from a practical point of view it is becoming harder for trustees to source funds from the lending institutions (primarily
New campaign focuses on Apprentices and Trainees
Hundreds of businesses which employ apprentices and trainees will come under scrutiny as part of a new national campaign by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Up to 700 businesses in every capital city and selected regional areas have been earmarked for
ATO fact sheets for employees
The ATO are now meeting with employers, generally those with many employees and reviewing what expenses the employer is paying for the employees. Most recently they have produced a document highlighting all the expenses that are paid for by Bechtel,
Travel News: Cape York
Recently, Stephen and I travelled to Far North Queensland. As part of our trip we flew from Cairns to Bamaga (a 2 hour flight or 10 hour drive). Bamaga is the closest town to Cape York and is an aboriginal community. We stayed at the Cape York
Distributing Assets
Beneficiaries are understandably always eager to receive their interest in the estate and executors are eager to finalise their duties as quickly and efficiently as possible. However there are several requirements that must be met prior to any
Xero Tech Tip – Invoicing – 4 Time Savers
Managing cash flow is an integral part of operating a business. Below are 4 time saving quick invoicing tricks to help you save time when invoicing in Xero. You can enter a new customer in Xero without having to add all
The ATO and SMSF Audits
The incentive of increased control has been one of the main factors in the growth of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF). However, as a trustee of a SMSF, control comes with increased responsibility. Since 1 July 2014 the new ATO penalty
Stepathlon
At the time of writing, we are 3 weeks or so into Stepathlon. We have two teams here at Lister Mason The A Team-1 and The A Team-2! Both are doing well. We are competing against teams across the Globe. The race average number of steps per day
