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One of our core values is ‘learning’ so we aim to share business ideas and discussions with the food industry to prompt business owners to make better decisions and ask challenging questions. Information within our blog and website is general advice only which is available in the public domain. It is not tax advice. Tax, payroll and compliance information changes on a regular basis so always refer to Fair Work, the ATO, Tax or BAS Agents and state or industry bodies for compliant advice relevant to you.

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    CYCLONE ALFRED DISASTER RELIEF & GRANTS

    Disaster relief and grants are starting to emerge in the wake of Cyclone Alfred.  Posted 11 March 2025. QLD and NSW businesses had had damage and lost income to both businesses and employees. We have researched links to assist with finding grants and relief at a local, state, federal level. While this post is [...]

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    Shutdown or Stand Down during Natural Disasters

    In the event of natural disasters, workplaces may be affected, leading to temporary closures or employee stand-downs. Employers and employees must be aware of their rights and obligations during such events.  Employers should consider all available options before making the decision to stand down their employees. Stand Downs  A stand down under the Fair [...]

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    PAYDAY SUPER PAYMENTS ARE COMING

    Treasury has a target date of 1 July 2026 to introduce payday super payments. This means that employee super will be paid to the super funds every pay day - not quarterly. While this may seem like an added task, most small to medium businesses will be able to manage cash flow better. The [...]

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  • Clear Terminated Employees Off Payroll Now

    Employees who have left your business, must be terminated correctly in payroll software.  Now that payroll software is electronically connected to the ATO via Single Touch Payroll (STP), the ATO has direct visibility on aspects of your payroll systems. Software such as Xero, foundU, Employment Hero (formerly KeyPay), MYOB and more, have built-in compliant payroll [...]

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  • What is PAYGI on my BAS?

    If you have noticed a large $$ jump in your latest BAS liability, but not an increase in sales or wages, it may be because your business must now pay PAYGI.   This is the acronym for Pay As You Go Instalment tax. PAYGI is different to the PAYG tax on an employee's pay slip.  Yet [...]

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    How To Track My ATO Balance in Xero

    Most hospitality businesses have fallen into this situation, especially during the COVID pandemic - Cash flow fluctuated like a feast or famine and trying to forecast the future cash flow was impossible.  Then the next BAS Activity Statement was due and there wasn't enough cash to pay it.  Next minute.... you have an ATO debt [...]

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    How to Choose a Business Mentor

    It can be tough to find business mentors that add value. You want to like your mentor and become mates.  He/She needs to see your point of view.  Right? No! Wrong! Mentors and coaches present themselves throughout your life journey. You might not even realise it at times.  You are a product of the experiences [...]

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  • Can I get JobMaker for my business?

    JOBMAKER is replacing JOBKEEPER As JobKeeper winds down, the new program of JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme is ramping up.  It’s for a long date range of 2 years: October 2020 to October 2022. It’s not as generous as JobKeeper, but it will assist businesses with some cash relief as a reward for hiring more employees. [...]

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