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JobKeeper 2.0 – will your business qualify?

23 July 2020
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This week brought some clarity for businesses wondering what the future of JobKeeper would be at the end of September, but there’s still plenty of big decisions ahead, especially for Victorian small business owners.   Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced yesterday that JobKeeper would be extended until March 2021, but that businesses would have to…

Lockdown v2: more stimulus you should be aware of

15 July 2020
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Melburnians are now a week into lockdown 2.0 and households and businesses are doing it tough as they re-negotiate reduced work and limited movement. However our gut feel is that we could be heading into stage 4 lockdowns (we hope not), where we cannot leave our suburbs.  So it’s important to recognise the support that is out…

New financial year, new coronavirus challenges

1 July 2020
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Normally our 1st July newsletter starts with “happy financial new year!” Unfortunately, this year there’s not a lot to celebrate.   Just when it looked like we could take stock, focus on tax time and start preparing for the new financial year with some clarity, the COVID-19 pandemic throws Victorian businesses another curveball.   News this…

Some clarity on the government’s intentions from Sen. Michaelia Cash

9 June 2020
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This week I had a chance to chat with the federal Minister for Small and Family Business, Senator Michaelia Cash. With so much government intervention in the economy, the fast-approaching end of financial year, as well as keeping our businesses running smoothly, it was a great chance to get some clarity on a few things.  …

EOFY is approaching – things to think about in the time of COVID

9 June 2020
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  With everything that’s happened this year it’s hard to believe that we’re in June already, and that means one thing: the end of financial year is approaching.   So it’s now time to start finalising your finances and plans from this year and set yourself up for the next one. And with so much…

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