NSW Summer Holiday Stock Guarantee
As part of the Economic Recovery Strategy, the NSW Government has committed to provide a Summer Holiday Stock Guarantee grant for Small and Medium Enterprises.
Westpac encourages Australians to be alert as scam activity peaks during COVID-19
According to a new study, more than 1.2 million Australians have been scammed in the last 12 months, with people under 30 being twice more likely to have been targeted during Covid-19.
QLD COVID-19 Business Support Grants
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Your business or not for profit organisation may be eligible for financial support through the 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grants, if it has been affected by the August 2021 COVID-19 lockdowns in Queensland.
Is your business analysing the rise in data to better understand customers?
Is your business collecting data that helps you understand your customers better? Are you putting it to use when you engage with them? If the answer is ‘no’, you’re already behind the eight ball — read why.
Understand customer mindset to respond to buying patterns
As the government restrictions to protect our health eventually ease, people will adapt to the changes at different speeds. Those variations will, in turn, have big impacts on sales for small businesses. How do business owners respond?
Future proof your small business with cloud technology
A new study explores the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, and identifies some strategies that have proven successful in helping small businesses survive and even thrive.
Your wellbeing in 2021
Read why some people are labelling 2020 as the ‘great pause’ because it has given us more time with family, less time at the workplace, and more time to relax.
Buy local first this festive season
Find out why broadening your supply chain and buying local dramatically lowers your risk when things get tough.
Continuity planning
While we work through the current challenges facing our businesses, it’s a good idea to also keep an eye on future goals and the risks on the horizon. That’s where a business continuity plan can help.
Business health front and centre
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, read how keeping health front of mind in every transaction will help make things more comfortable for your customers.
Can Christmas parties go ahead during the coronavirus pandemic?
The office Christmas party might not look the same this year, but it’s still possible to inject some fun into end-of-year celebrations without putting anyone at risk. Read how.
Making the move online
Having an online presence has gone from a nice-to-have to a must-have. If ever we doubted the power of the internet, the COVID19 pandemic has confirmed it once and for all. Read why.
Put your own oxygen mask on first
2020 has brought tremendous change and uncertainty on individuals and organisations. Find out why business leaders have a role to play in ensuring their teams feel supported during periods of ongoing change.
Who in your business is eligible for JobKeeper?
Did you know that if your business is enrolled for the JobKeeper Payment, you may be able to claim payments for an eligible business participant? Here are the details.
Contact your energy retailer to get help in COVID-19
The federal government has outlined new measures as well as extended existing measures alongside the Australian Energy Regulator that require energy companies to extend relief to small businesses struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
JobKeeper is changing
It’s good to hear JobKeeper has been extended, with some notable changes. We’ve tried to capture what’s new with the wage-subsidy program in this article.
Returning to work after COVID19
As a business leader, it’s important that everyone on your team feels comfortable about returning to work after remote working during COVID19. Xero has some great tips on this.
JobKeeper 2.0
For businesses to remain eligible for JobKeeper 2.0, your business turnover does get retested each quarter and needs to still show a reduction.
Extension of the JobKeeper Payment
The Government is extending the JobKeeper Payment by a further six months to March 2021. Support will be targeted to businesses and not-for-profits that continue to be significantly impacted by the Coronavirus.
Business advice for a new financial year
Emerging from challenging times, we outline some helpful planning tips for business owners this financial year.
COVID-19 Safe Work Principles
The Australian Government’s framework to create a COVIDSafe society details our new ways of living and working. Designed to keep people safe while returning to greater social freedoms, restrictions are intended to be pared back in three steps.
Has COVID-19 changed bookkeeping as we know it?
Contact Notch Above Bookkeeping during COVID-19 restrictions to get your bookkeeping system up to date and working more efficiently whilst your employees are making the best of working offsite.
FREE Working from Home ATO factsheet
If you work from home during COVID-19 restrictions, remember to keep records and receipts for your home office expenses, along with a record of the hours you work from home. Keeping good records now will help to get your deductions right at tax time. The ATO has a PDF poster you can download to help understand what you can claim.
Deadline for JobKeeper is extended
If you’re an Australian business applying for JobKeeper, the window to enrol for the subsidy payments from end-March has been extended. You now have an extra month, as the ATO has set a deadline of 31 May.
COVID-19 Cash Flow Boost
The Tax Office has announced that the cash flow boosts will be applied to reduce liabilities arising from the same activity statement but will not be offset against existing BAS debt but rather refunded to you.
JobKeeper Enrolments Start Monday 20 April
JobKeeper Enrolments will start on Monday and be open for two weeks for the first payment period. There is a step-by-step process to follow for this scheme which we can do for you to allow you to continue focusing on your business.
JobKeeper – Waiting on Release of Further Details
As you probably are aware the Bill has been passed but as yet we do not have any further details. We believe this information will be released shortly and as soon as we know more can let you know.
Practical Positivity
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Coronavirus Jobkeeper Payment
The Government has announced a $130 billion JobKeeper payment to help keep more Australians in jobs and support businesses affected by the significant economic impact caused by the Coronavirus.
Coronavirus cash flow assistance for business
We will ensure these Coronavirus cash flow business incentives are included in your business BAS returns when lodged with the tax office.
Economic Stimulus Package
The Government has announced a $17.6 billion economic plan to keep Australians in jobs, keep businesses in business and support households and the economy as the world deals with the significant challenges posed by the spread of the coronavirus.
Support measures to assist those affected by COVID-19
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will implement a series of administrative measures to assist Australians experiencing financial difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.