Government Coronavirus Stimulus Package (Take Two)
Just 10 days after announcing its coronavirus stimulus package, the Morrison Government has released a second, beefed-up package... Read More…
Government Coronavirus Stimulus Package (Take Two)
Just 10 days after announcing its coronavirus stimulus package, the Morrison Government has released a second, beefed-up package... Read More…
How to Recession Proof Your Business
Business owners are facing unprecedented challenges with uncertainty surrounding the COVID 19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The pandemic will eventually pass but the big question is, when and what can you do to minimise the damage? Read More…
In light of the recent health warnings from the Australian Government and World Health Organisation, we would like to share with you what we are doing to assist with managing the impact of coronavirus and social distancing on our clients and team members Read More…
Bushfire Support for Small Businesses
The Federal and State Governments have announced a range of relief benefits for small businesses impacted by the recent catastrophic bushfires. Ranging from grant funding, concessional loans, financial support and other measures such as Land Tax relief in effected area Read More…
Have you Purchased a Luxury Car, Boat or Racehorse in the Last 5 Years?
The Tax Office has lifestyle assets under the microscope, so if you’re in the enviable position of being able to purchase a luxury car, boat or thoroughbred horse, be aware the ATO is data matching to keep track of these purchases Read More…
The 5 Phases of Buying a Business
Happy New Year. It’s the start of a new decade. Is this the time for you to finally make that big change and buy that business you’ve been thinking about? Let’s examine the Five Phases of Buying a Business Read More…
Festive, Restive or Pensive? Your Christmas Cash Flow
Christmas time can be a make or break period for some types of businesses, retailers, accommodation, wholesalers & the information and communication sectors for example experience their peak sales at this time. For other industries this can be an especially tough time of the year with many business owners experiencing low demand, staff absences and supply disruptions... Read More…
December Edition of The Business Accelerator Magazine
Don’t miss our December edition of the Business Accelerator Magazine, full of articles and news about growing and nurturing your business Read More…
Cloud Accounting can Save You Time and Money
In this short video, Fiona Margariti outlines the benefits of utilising cloud-based bookkeeping software, like Xero, that can save you time and money. With benefits such as
Proposed Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty Extension
Have you fallen behind on your Superannation Guarantee obligations? Legislation enabling the Superannuation Guarantee amnesty that was proposed back in May 2018 is before Parliament right now and if enacted, will apply from the original amnesty announcement ... Read More…
There have been some much publicised, high-profile cases in the media recently regarding the underpayment of staff. How can this happen and how can you make sure your business doesn't join this "Rogue’s Gallery"? Read More…
Why Do Business Start-Ups Fail?
Businesses fail for a multitude of reasons. Lack of sales and cash flow, inadequate capital and failing to adapt to change can all contribute to the collapse of a business. Let's explore some of the major reasons why business start-ups fail. Read More…
How to Improve your Website Ranking and Results
Consumer behaviour has changed and your website is now your marketing hub. In this article we look at three key website issues that confront most business owners - not enough website traffic, poor conversion of leads to sales and a lack of strategy… Read More…
What to Do About A Bad Google Review
We know we can’t please all of the people all of the time but with 72% of consumers reporting trusting online reviews as much as personal recommendations it can feel really damaging to receive a poor online review. Your instinct might be to try and get it deleted but this shouldn't be your first course of action Read More…
New Financial Year Brings Change
With the end of financial year now behind us let’s look at a couple of things to address to tidy up last financial year and plan for 2019/20. Read More…
Tax Office Launches Tip Off Service
The Tax Office has introduced a Whistle Blower Hotline encouraging people to 'dob in' business owners they suspect are operating in the black economy. The Hot Line went live on the 1st July 2019. Read More…
Is Your Business Green & Growing Or Ripe And Rotting?
No business can afford to get complacent. If you are adopting the SALY (Same As Last Year) approach, you may discover your business is ripe and rotting, not green and growing…. Read More…
ATO Expects to Visit 1,800 Businesses in Black Economy Blitz
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has identified specific locations as ‘risk areas’ in each state to target small business looking for evidence of black economy activity. Is your business at risk? Read More…
Thinking of Renovating Your Investment Property?
Creating wealth through an investment property is a well-established practice in Australia. Of the approximate 9 million residential dwellings in this country, almost 25% are rental properties. Read on for our renovation tax tips... Read More…
Happy New Financial Year! Don’t miss our latest newsletter which is stuffed full of articles on:-
End of Financial Year Tax Planning
The Federal Budget Round Up
Buyer Beware! – Before You Buy a Business
Thinking of Renovating Your Investment Property?
The Importance of Local Search for Small Business Owners
ATO to visit 1,800 Businesses in a Black Economy Blitz
And don’t forget, Single Touch Payroll becomes mandatory for all Australian employers from today – watch our short webinar in our previous
blog to bring you up to speed….
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Buyer Beware – Before You Buy a Business…
Buying a business can be rewarding, exhilarating, terrifying and exciting all at the same time. But Caveat Emptor! Let the Buyer Beware…. Read More…
Our Tax Planning Guide for the 2018/19 end of financial year. A round up of strategies to minimise your business and personal taxation. Read More…
Webinar on Single Touch Payroll
Welcome to our Webinar on Single Touch Payroll.
In this recorded webinar we outline what every employer needs to know about the introduction of Single Touch Payroll in Australia.
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Starting a new business seems a daunting task. But take our advice, don’t be scared – be prepared. Here’s some guidelines in what you need to do when it comes time to let people know your new business exists. Read More…
WANT MORE WEBSITE TRAFFIC? How Small Businesses Can Leverage the Power of Local Search
Whenever you are looking for a product or service in your local area you are probably going to Google it. In this FREE Webinar and article we look at how small business can leverage the Power of Google's Local Search Read More…
Single Touch Payroll and Small Employers
In ‘the biggest compliance issue since GST’ small employers (less than 20 employees) need to get on board with the ATO’s Single Touch Payroll system from 1st July 2019 to report employee’s superannuation and tax withholding on a pay by pay basis. Find out what you need to do now…. Read More…
Webinar on Starting a Business
Starting a Business is an exciting time, but there are so many things to consider it's hard to know where to start. In this Free 30 minute Webinar we examine the processes and pitfalls when Starting Your Own Business.... Read More…
The Foundation Stones of a New Business (Part 8) - Your Website
For a business start-up, your marketing could be the difference between boom, gloom and doom. In the digital and social age your website is the hub of all your marketing … Read More…
The Foundation Stones of a New Business (Part 7) - A Marketing Plan
For a business start-up, your marketing plan could be the difference between boom, gloom and doom. Let’s look at the marketing essentials to get you off to a flying start. Read More…
Bookkeeping may not be everybody’s idea of fun, but it is an essential and unavoidable task in the success of your business. We look at 6 common bookkeeping mistakes and how to avoid them…. Read More…
Happy New Year from Tolevsky Partners
Happy New Year!
The staff at Tolevsky Partners wish you every success for 2019 and we'll be full steam ahead from the 21st January.
In the meantime, wherever the road takes you financially this year we’ll be there to support you. Dream big. And if those dreams include
Starting or Buying a Business this year, we’ll help you every step of the way....
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How to Reduce Your Business Risk
Running your own business can be rewarding. You get to follow your passion, choose who you work with and potentially make more money. It sounds irresistible with the flexibility, independence and freedom, however, there is a catch. There are risks but there are also strategies to help reduce those risks… Read More…
Ho, Ho, Ho! It’s coming up to the Holiday Season and you might be thinking of throwing an office break up party or providing your staff with Christmas presents. Without being The Grinch, there are Fringe Benefits Tax implications for both of these scenarios that you need to be aware of. Read More…
How To Improve Your Business Cash Flow
With Christmas and the holiday season fast approaching, businesses may find their cash flow suffering particularly if current invoices don't get paid until February next year. This can be catastrophic for seasonal businesses so let’s look at some ways to help improve your cash flow. Read More…
Tax Office Launch Mobile Strike Teams
The Tax Office has deployed what they refer to as "mobile strike teams" to uncover business owners attempting to avoid tax, especially to target the cash economy. With plans to visit some 10,000 small businesses in the 2019 financial year nationwide, this follows on from their earlier successful blitz of cash-centric suburbs around Australia. To this end we outline some of the common mistakes the ATO has recently observed. Read More…
Financing Your Start Up Business
One of the most challenging aspects of starting a new business is sourcing finance. Once you know how much funding you require it’s time to explore your finance options and there are 6 sources of funding available. Read More…
How To Turn Your Website Into A Lead Generation Machine
While your website serves many purposes, its primary role is to generate leads and new customers. In fact, if it’s not delivering new business it could be time for a makeover or possibly a new website... Read More…
The Foundation Stones of A New Business (Part 6) Legal Issues & Contracts
There are numerous issues to consider when starting a new business. In this article we examine one of the most important issues, the need for legal advice and guidance with contracts, leases and other legal matters. Read More…
Expand Your Customer Base With Facebook Advertising
Facebook remains every marketer's dream, with access to around 15 million users Australia wide. Advertising on Facebook may provide your business with the opportunity to expand your customer base without costing an arm and a leg. Read More…
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, recently passed intestate (no Will) leaving a purported estate worth US$80 million. A number of claims from interested parties have already been lodged against the estate, which highlights the importance of having a Will. Let’s look at the administrative taxation process involved when you’re left to deal with a loved one’s estate. Read More…
What’s on the ATO’s Hit List this Year?
The ATO has indicated they are casting a wider net when it comes to claims for home office expenses, work-related expenses and ride-sharing income. Find out what’s under the microscope this financial year. Read More…
Law Changes Impacting Business Owners
As a business owner and employer there are a number of legislative changes that came into effect on July 1, 2018 which you need to be aware of including Single Touch Payroll, the continuation of the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Amnesty, increased Minimum Wage Rates as well as changes to Penalty Rates and the Unfair Dismissal Threshold. Read More…
Cents per Kilometre Rate Change
The rate for work-related car expenses has increased for the income year starting 1 July 2018. It is now 68 cents per kilometre.
This applies if you have chosen to use the cents per kilometre method for calculating work-related car expenses and will remain in place until the Commissioner decides it should be varied.
If you are paying your employees a car allowance in excess of 68 cents per kilometre, you need to withhold tax on the amount you pay over 68 cents.
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The Foundation Stones of A New Business (Part 5) A Business Plan and Cash Flow Budget
Eureka! You’ve had that brilliant idea for your new business. Before you can open your doors, there are numerous issues to consider and one of those important issues is having a Business Plan and Cash Flow Budget. Read More…
Buy Your First Home With Your Super - 9 Steps You Need To Know
If you think building your super is only for retirement years, well that's not anymore true, well at least not after 13th December 2017. As on that date, new laws which allow super to be withdrawn to purchase your first home... Read More…
ATO Warns Against Just Claiming 'Standard Deductions'
The Tax Office warns individuals and business owners not to claim ‘stock standard’ deductions on their tax returns this tax time. Taxpayers mistakenly claim expenses not directly related to their work. Read More…
How To Protect Your Loved Ones From Financial Ruin
Is your Will set up to protect your assets and minimise tax of your family? Most Wills do NOT do this and that is why they are known as "standard" Wills. There is a much better way of setting up your Will which can provide you with significant tax advantages . It can also, protect your your families assets against divorce, creditors and bankruptcy for three generations. . Read More…
The Foundation Stones Of A New Business (Part 4) The Right Business Insurances
In this fourth article in our 8-part series on Starting a New Business, we help you navigate your way through a maze of rules, registrations and regulations. One of those issues is making the right decision on what business insurances you will require. Read More…
The Foundation Stones Of A New Business (Part 3) The Right Business Registrations
It’s exciting when you have that light bulb moment and you’re hit with an idea for your new business. Before you can open your doors, there are numerous issues to consider and you must navigate your way through a maze of rules, registrations and regulations. One of those importance issues is making sure you carry out the right business registrations. Read More…
How to Turn Your Website from an Electronic Billboard into a Marketing Machine (Part 3)
In this series we examine the 9 essential website features you need to convert your website from a static electronic brochure to a lead-generation Marketing Machine. In this article we look at the importance of Headlines, a Live Chat feature, Testimonials & Social Media Links. Read More…
Don’t Leave Profit On The Table
Profit is the way we keep score in business. It is achieved through making the right management decisions and it impacts on your business valuation. You simply can't afford to leave any profit on the table. Read More…
The Foundation Stones Of A New Business (Part 2) The Right Accounting Software
It’s exciting when you have that light bulb moment and idea for your new business. Before you can open your doors there are numerous issues to consider and you have to navigate your way through a maze of rules, registrations and regulations. One of those issues is the right accounting and bookkeeping software. Read More…
End of Financial Year Tax Planning Guide
The end of another financial year is fast approaching. Our 2018 Tax Planning Guide for the end of the 2017/18 financial year highlights some end of year tax planning opportunities which you may wish to consider before June 30, 2018. Read More…
How to Turn Your Website from an Electronic Billboard into a Marketing Machine (Part 2)
In this series we examine the 9 essential website features you need to convert your website from a static electronic brochure to a lead-generation Marketing Machine. In this article we look at the importance of Calls to Action and Lead Magnets. Read More…