Tag: Small Business

The common question we’re asked by many clients is, “how much of client Christmas entertainment can I claim as an income tax deduction?”

North Sydney was named the eTown for 2013 at an event this morning, with Federal Treasurer and member for North Sydney Joe Hockey present to congratulate the council and local businesses.

A bunch of friends or family members dream up a business idea, nut out the details on a napkin, and the deal is sealed with a handshake. If only it were that simple.

Time is running out for small businesses to take advantage of the current small asset write off threshold before changes come into effect from 1 January 2014.

There’s a conundrum for small business; looking to the bigger enterprises can be both inspirational and aspirational, but also dispiriting in terms of the resources divide.

When you are setting up your IT infrastructure, one of the decisions you will have to make is which operating system to use. This is a crucial choice and one that can lead to confusion. There are three main operating systems that businesses use for their IT – Windows, Mac and Linux and the amount […]

Matt Perger is a man who knows coffee. Having won his second Australasian Specialty Coffee Association Barista Championship title, as well as an array of international accolades, Perger is a sought-after talent in the coffee industry. Currently the so-called ‘coffee guy’ at Melbourne’s famed St Ali, Perger spends his time ensuring quality is up to […]

The Internet is the greatest tool available to any business, but the majority of Aussie business owners still don’t know how to make the most of it.

In considering small business ownership, to many, the face of the sector could be your smiling local café owner.

‘One person’s trash is another person’s treasure’ certainly rings true when considering the spate of nostalgic bars, café’s, shops and even cinema’s cropping up around Australia.