COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

What are my options if I need to let employees go when the business can’t afford to retain them? It will depend on your industry and your individual business circumstances. The Fair Work Ombudsman's website provides some guidance,…

Support for employers

ASSISTANCE TO HELP PAY WAGES OF APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES Eligible employers can apply for a wage subsidy of 50 per cent of the apprentice’s or trainee’s wage paid during the 9 months from 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2020. Where a…

NSW State Government Stimulus Package

BUSINESS SUPPORT AND JOBS The NSW State Government announced the following stimulus packages on 17th March 2020: $450 million for the waiver of payroll tax for businesses with payrolls of up to $10 million for three months (the rest of…

Business Stimulus Package

ENHANCING THE INSTANT ASSET WRITE-OFF The government is increasing the instant asset write-off (IAWO) threshold from $30,000 to $150,000 and expanding access to include businesses with aggregated annual turnover of less than $500 million…

Income Support for Individuals

INCREASED AND ACCELERATED INCOME SUPPORT The Government is temporarily expanding eligibility to income support payments and establishing a new, time-limited Coronavirus supplement to be paid at a rate of $550 per fortnight. This supplement…

Superannuation changes

NEW SUPERANNUATION MEASURES As part of the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, the Federal Government has announced the following measures in relation to superannuation:- Sole Traders and Individual taxpayers in "Financial distress" as a result…

Building a passive income

A simple guide from an earlier era suggested eight hours for sleeping, eight hours for work and eight hours for leisure. Nowadays work seems to take up more than its fair share and many people might be seeking a way to maintain or increase…

Working from home – is it better for your lifestyle?

The increase in home-based businesses has been monumental in the past decade with now almost one million Australians earning an income from home. The types of businesses that can be operated from home are only limited by imagination; just…

Start-up businesses: Which is the right structure for you?

Start up businesses need to make one important decision from the outset – what type of business set-up will suit your enterprise best? And which structure will be best for the future? You've got a choice of four basic business structures…

10 important tips for business owners

As a business owner, there is always something to do, however many owners often spend more time working in the business than they do on the business. Here are ten simple management tips to help you maintain a successful business in good…