R U OK? NewAccess for Small Business Owners Businesses have had it tough over the last 18 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the ever-changing rules, regulations and uncertainty, many businesses and business owners have struggled during this time, financially, mentally and emotionally. NewAccess has been developed by Beyond Blue for small business owners […]

Applications Open Midday Today – COVID-19 Business Support Grant Applications for the 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grant will open at 12pm (midday), Today! Small and medium businesses, not for profit organisations, and large tourism and hospitality businesses across Queensland affected by the August 2021 COVID-19 lockdowns, may be eligible for a $5,000 grant (excluding GST). The grant aims to […]

2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grants for lockdown-impacted businesses in Queensland Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has announced a grant of $5,000 (excluding GST) may be granted to small and medium businesses across Queensland (Turnover of more than $75,000 per annum and an annual payroll in Queensland of up to $10 million).  Grants are also available for […]

Mentoring for Growth Helping small business succeed We are pleased to announce that the Queensland Government Business Boost Grants Program has now been launched with the program accepting applications from 30 July 2021. The program, administered by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) provides support to businesses to advance improvements in their […]

New Look – Stronger Business Dear Valued Client New Look – Stronger Business Following on from our communication to you on 6 May 2021, we are excited to announce that on 8 July 2021 we successfully merged our business with 4Front Accountants Pty Ltd and are now trading as “4Front”! What does this mean? You […]

Changes to superannuation rules – are you ready? Several superannuation changes come into effect from 1 July 2021: 1. The Superannuation Guarantee rate on employee earnings will increase to 10% of Ordinary Times Earnings (up from 9.5%).  The rate is planned to increase by 0.5% each year until it reaches 12% in 2026. Will your payroll software be ready […]