On October 6th, APRA (The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) announced a tightening of the […]
In 2020, many high profile employers either self-reported instances of underpaying employees or faced […]
Superannuation is a very topical conversation at the moment. With people living longer, many […]
Business owners often feel like they’re not in control of their business. The number […]
Have you dived into the world of cryptocurrency exchanges and are wondering about cryptocurrency […]
In regards to management of an estate, one of the more complex areas to […]
The ongoing pandemic and associated lockdowns/restrictions in place is impacting employees and businesses in […]
What are the key steps your business needs to have in place to come […]
The ACT is now in COVID Lockdown too. The Everalls team will be continuing […]
As we move ever so quickly into the new FY for 2022, there are […]
2021, the year in review Happy new financial year! From the whole team here […]
The 2021/22 Financial Year has started and there are a few changes that you […]
Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, are generally a digital asset or currency which operate independently […]
COVID19 has brought a changed reality to many parts of our daily lives, travel, […]
Payroll tax is a State and Territory tax on wages that employers pay employees. […]
Mark your calendars! Below are key dates your business needs to track for the […]
Is your super sorted for the End of the Financial Year? With the end […]
Traditional ideas around home ownership link it to success. It’s often why buying an investment property is pretty high up on the wishlist for many people.
So what steps do you need to follow on the path to buying an investment property?
The Federal Treasurer, Mr Josh Frydenberg, handed down the 2021–22 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEST) on 11 May 2021. Unpack what’s in it for you!
How are you maximising your super? Most Australians dream of a comfortable retirement free of […]
Need a new business asset and wondering whether to buy or finance? The team at Everalls Finance have outlined some key points to consider.
From 1 July 2021, the Employer SGC rate has been increased and the maximum […]
You may have heard – amended laws making Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR) mandatory from […]
The fringe benefits tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March 2021. However this year, in addition to the normal reporting you need to do at this time of year, you also need to consider what impact COVID-19 may have had on the status of employee benefits this past year.
The business value gap is the difference between what your business is worth – and the amount you need at the time of its sale. Will you have enough?
If you have an investment property you are renting out – it is essential you ensure everything is claimed properly in your tax return.
Are you a company director, planning on resigning?
New requirements have come into place that may affect you.
If you have a shortfall in your business value gap, you should implement these strategies to improve your profit before you sell.
There are three key factors you need to consider when putting together your succession plan – control, financial life planning and exit options.
First things first – well done on surviving 2020. It truly is an achievement. […]
We’ve all heard the story many times before. Business owner puts in thousands of […]
Over the last few years, regulations in the banking industry have been constantly changing. […]
Do you feel like you’re never able to take time off from your business, […]
It cannot be emphasised strongly enough – small and medium sized businesses play a […]
Considering your finance options for a commercial property investment? There is a lot to […]
The last few years have seen many changes in the banking industry. Between the […]
The government has recently announced changes to Job Keeper eligibility tests that your business […]
Right from the outset, I want to acknowledge the efforts of all our clients to cope, whether you are in business, retired, employed, or something else! We see and understand your efforts – and in some cases, your struggles. Your optimism in these extenuating circumstances has been incredible to see. We salute you for your efforts.
If your business needs vehicles, one of the first decisions is generally how to finance them.
Novated leasing and chattel mortgages are common ways for Australian businesses to achieve this – as an alternative to purchasing a fleet.
DFK Australia New Zealand has released the findings from our 2020 COVID19 Survey, in […]
The Government has announced grants of $25,000 to encourage people to build a new […]
In today’s complex economy, new risks are constantly emerging for small and medium sized […]
In the current economic climate, many businesses are in survival mode – focusing on […]
During this stressful time, our governments are looking at all sorts of ways to […]
These are strange times we are living in. Petrol prices are below $1. There […]
The Government’s $130 billion six-month wage subsidy scheme, aimed at limiting the economic devastation […]
The Covid-19 pandemic is having a growing impact on global and Australian businesses. Business […]
Over the past two weeks the Government has announced two economic stimulus packages to […]
As the COVID19 pandemic escalates, new government measures are being introduced. These will have […]
The COVID19 situation is changing very quickly and the government is continuing to evaluate […]
The Government has announced a $17.6 billion investment package to support the economy as […]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a significant impact across Australia. We are taking a […]
With extensive media coverage over the last couple of months around staff underpayments and […]
With the start of the Fringe Benefits Tax year looming on 1 April, businesses […]
Creating a Business Succession Plan is usually at the bottom of an owners list, […]
The past week has seen a renewed escalation in concern that the coronavirus outbreak […]
Ten million hectares, lives lost, wildlife on the brink, billions in lost revenue and […]
A new system alerting SMSF trustees of changes made to their SMSF will roll […]
Legislative changes were made late last year, that exclude non-residents from accessing the main […]
Having a strategic plan for your business is great – it’s essential. It helps […]
As an SMSF trustee, you need to take special care when paying death benefits […]
Research has shown that protecting business and family assets is a top priority for […]
‘Tis the season to be jolly! If you’re involved in the administration of fringe […]
On 18 September 2019, the Government reintroduced legislation to establish a one-off amnesty for […]
Are you wondering what is a Self Managed Super Fund and how they work? Find out about the structure, advantages and considerations.
Here at DFK Everalls, we believe our people are an investment. Our team is […]
The ATO has declared rental deductions are a top priority in its auditing process […]
Creating a Succession Plan is usually at the bottom of a business owners list, […]
In this webinar we take an in-depth look at Cash Flow Management Strategies […]
We appreciate that there are many different business types and industries and know that […]
One of the most common ways we can grow our Super fund is through […]
When we want to increase the profits in our business, we immediately think of […]
Superannuation does not have to be time consuming or difficult. The ATO has published […]
There have been a number of changes to the rates and thresholds for the […]
If you spend any time in the mainstream media world, you’ll see a large […]
Profit margins are generally an indicator of a company’s pricing policy, and how well […]
There are many challenges for small and medium business owners. There are a lot […]
A business plan is usually used to initially start a business, obtain funding, or direct operations. A strategic plan is primarily used for more established businesses for implementing and managing their strategic direction. What shape is your’s in?
Have you caught the KonMari bug? Now is the perfect time when you are refreshed to review your business at a strategic level and see what is bringing you satisfaction, sustainability and profitability and perhaps what needs to be discarded.
Did you know, a new tax law takes effect from 1 July 2019? It […]
What you most need to know about doing business in HongKong. Watch this video now to find out more about Business Structures, the overview of taxes plus the tax treatment of profit, practical issues for business as well as a Case Study and real world examples.
What you most need to know about doing business in HongKong. Watch this video now to find out more about Business Structures, the overview of taxes plus the tax treatment of profit, practical issues for business as well as a Case Study and real world examples.
Last week, we looked at an unfair dismissal ruling against Foodora Australia, which has had huge implications for the gig economy.
In light of this, we thought it might be worth going over your legal responsibilities if you engage contractors, and the implications of misclassifying your employees.
What you most need to know about doing business in HongKong. Watch this video now to find out more about Business Structures, the overview of taxes plus the tax treatment of profit, practical issues for business as well as a Case Study and real world examples.
What you most need to know about business in Singapore. Watch this video now to find out more about appropriate Business Structure, Taxes, Practical Issues, People Issues, the Business Environment and Grants and Incentives applicable to you.
In November this year, a former Foodora Australia delivery rider, Joshua Klooger, won an unfair dismissal claim, despite a service agreement that classified him as an independent contractor.
This ruling has had huge implications for the gig economy and how employers engage contractors.
You have worked hard for your money and you want to make sure that now it works just as hard for you. Everyone wants to maximise their retirement benefits but is putting your superannuation monies in a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) right for you?
Having loan accounts in business structures can have unintended consequences. Particularly where wills are concerned.
The introduction of the tax incentives in July 2016 for investors in ESICs makes this type of investment tantalizingly more attractive than ever before. The tax incentives provide eligible investors who purchase new shares in an ESIC with two tax incentives
Marketing is not solely promoting a product or service, creatively communicating your brand or looking after your customers. It is a mixture of everything your business stands for and how it operates, and a big part of that is your numbers.
There’s a lot to preparing a business for a new owner. Too many businesses do just one of them – offer their business for sale.
Is cashflow keeping you awake at night? Only about half of Australian small businesses are cash flow positive in any given month.
Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions are the minimum superannuation that you are required to pay on behalf of your employees. The current rate is 9.5% of ordinary time earnings (OTE) but what does that mean exactly?
Find out how to avoid the pitfalls when you buy your first or next business.
If you are aged 65 or over you can make a super contribution of up to $300,000 from the proceeds of selling your main residence in Australia.
A Testamentary Trust is good for people who have children under the age of 18 as the distributions the child receives from a Testamentary Trust are taxed as if they were adults.
When setting up or buying a business there are a number of business structures you can use to operate the business in. Here are some of the most common structures used in Australia.
When a family member passes away, the executor of the estate is tasked with the administration of the estate in an efficient and respectful manner, but at the same time needs to be aware of the tax consequences of when and how assets and income are distributed, as it can be costly to the beneficiaries.
Residential rental property changes to travel costs and depreciation. How does it affect property investors?
We found this to be quite a common issue in business
Planning your next Sale – discounting might not be your best strategy to boost revenue! – here is why
A good business budget allows you to plan for business events that will affect your business’s performance over the forecast period.
If this was your New Year’s resolution – it’s probably time for a business growth budget!
How successful the marketing of your product or service is, has a great deal to do with how your business operates and what it stands for, and your numbers can tell you a lot about it.
