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The superannuation guarantee statutory rate remained at 9.5% from July 2014 to June 2021. However, plans have been in place for some years now, to increase the rate to 12% incrementally.  In July 2021, the rate rose to 10%. In July 2022, the rate will rise to 10.5%. The rate will continue to increase by […]

Whether it’s refilling your petrol tank or paying at the supermarket checkout, the higher cost of living is hitting every household hard. Across the world, everyday essentials are surging in price, up 7.2% year on year across the OECD. Unfortunately, experts predict that prices will keep rising for at least the rest of the year. […]

Do you have direct debits and online payments set up for your business? Making it easy for your customers to pay you is vital to business success. Getting direct debits and alternative payment methods linked to your business is so easy these days there’s no excuse not to give your customers multiple ways of making […]

If your trust pays adult-child beneficiaries, then you’ll need to know how the new ATO tax guidance rules could alter your beneficiary arrangements. The proposed changes won’t affect every small business operating through a trust arrangement, but it’s important to check that existing provisions meet the new requirements. The ATO has released several related documents […]

Projecting your cashflow pipeline forwards during a crisis is vital. To be able to navigate the future path of your cashflow, you need to start forecasting.  You start by mapping your projected cash inflows and outflows over the coming months, just to make sure you have enough to pay everyone…including yourself! Plus, when you have […]

We’re living in a world where remote and hybrid working are now the norm. Driven by lockdowns and the pandemic, businesses have been forced to adopt a ‘working from home’ approach. And this ability to work remotely has driven productivity and efficiency for some companies but can create its own challenges. Designing your workflows for […]