Monthly Archives: April 2017
Getting started with local SEO
Boosting a website’s visibility and ranking is one of the most commonly cited goals among small business owners. However, without an effective local SEO strategy business owners may struggle to see results. Local SEO helps businesses to connect with their local customers when they are searching for a business in their local area. Local listing […]
Making your office green
There are a number of benefits to operating an environmentally friendly office. Not only is it better for the planet; it will save your business money. There are endless strategies you can implement to make the working environment green without making any drastic changes. Encourage ridesharing and offer incentives for those who ride to workRidesharing […]
SMSFs: Preparing for the super changes
With changes to superannuation coming into play from 1 July 2017, it would be wise for SMSF members to review their fund and take advantage of the opportunities currently available to them. Here are three tips for SMSFs during the lead up to 1 July 2017: Make the most of your super contributionsSMSF members can […]
Taxation of defined benefit income streams
The ‘defined benefit income cap’ limits the tax-free income one can receive from a capped defined benefit income stream and will be introduced as of 1 July 2017. The defined benefit income cap will be one sixteenth of the $1.6 million general transfer balance cap ($100,000) for 2017-18. The following are instances of capped defined […]
Content marketing tips
Content marketing is fast becoming one of the most popular forms of marketing. However, creating new and engaging content can be challenging. Here are three ways small businesses can improve their content marketing efforts: – Blog regularly Maintaining a blog is a great way to get started if you are new to content marketing. The […]
Protect your small business from legal mishap
When starting a business there are a multitude of things to consider: having enough money, will it be a success, how busy will you be, will it pay off, what kind of toll will it take on your relationships? What small business owners do not often consider are some of the legal consequences that could […]
Welcoming new employees
The first day of a new job can be particularly daunting, regardless of how skilled or talented an individual is. By making the transition into a new workplace as seamless as possible, employees are likely to adapt to the new job more efficiently. Try these strategies to help new employees feel like part of the […]
Managing your finances
The ability to be smart with your finances in order to make more money is not always easy. We live in a society where we are encouraged to consume, and we often end up making poor choices as consumers that see us buying things we do not need and ending up with less money. Follow […]
Effective HR strategies
With constant advancements in technology and the traditional workplace seeming a thing of the past, there are a number of strategies your HR team can employ to ensure aspects of the business are running as efficiently as possible. By adopting the following three strategies, your business will save time and money, both in the short […]
What to look for when choosing a super fund
Selecting a super fund is an important decision; it can mean the difference between retiring comfortably or not. While not all employees can choose their super fund, you are generally eligible to select which fund your super contributions are made to if: – you are employed under an agreement that does not require super support– […]