Hiring the right employees is vital for the success of any business. Companies that prioritize finding the right fit for their organization often find themselves in a better position to achieve long-term growth and profitability. The hiring process is an investment in the future of your organization, and recruiting the right talent is an essential […]
Strategies for Growing Your Business
Strategies for Growing Your Business Growing a business can be a challenging but rewarding experience. The key to success is having a well-planned strategy that takes into consideration your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. In this article, we will discuss some of the most effective strategies for growing your business. 1. Focus on […]
Increase ‘small lost threshold’ for super
By Arcturus Mengsk on January 29, 2016 in Australian Tax Office Updates, Hints & Tips, Interesting Articles, Motivation, The Bottrell Office
Increase ‘small lost threshold’ for super The superannuation (Unclaimed Money and Lost Members) Act 1999 was recently amended* so that, from 31 December 2015, the small lost threshold for super accounts is increasing from $2, 000 to $4, 000. (*) Amended by the tax and superannuation laws amendment (2015 Measures No. 4) Act 2015, which […]
Recent advice regarding LRBAs and SMSFs
By Arcturus Mengsk on January 29, 2016 in Australian Tax Office Updates, Hints & Tips, Interesting Articles, Motivation, The Bottrell Office, Uncategorized
advice LRBAs SMSFs advice LRBAs SMSFs In a recent meeting of the Superannuation Industry Relationship Network (involving the ATO and others in the industry), it has been reported that the ATO wants all SMSFs with non-commercial related party limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) to put them on arm’s length terms as soon as possible, and […]
Finding client’s correspondence
By Arcturus Mengsk on January 29, 2016 in Australian Tax Office Updates, Hints & Tips, Interesting Articles, Motivation, The Bottrell Office
Finding client’s correspondence Finding client’s correspondence Editor: The ATO has asked that we (and other professional association) share the following information, regarding their recently published guide on “Finding your client’s correspondence”. This is no doubt thanks to the angst we (and others) have been passing on to them regarding how difficult it has become to keep […]
Gen X Vs Gen Y
Gen X Vs Gen Y WHICH GENERATION IS BEST FOR YOU? A Boomer, an X or a Y? The Boomers, the Lost Generation and the Millennials. Chances are you have at least one of each amongst your employees. Each has their trademark personality traits, downfalls and work ethics. However, if you learn to embrace […]
The Art of Mindfulness
By Arcturus Mengsk on January 25, 2016 in Hints & Tips, Interesting Articles, Motivation, The Bottrell Office
The Art of Mindfulness TAKE A MOMENT TO JUST STOP AND BREATHE The Art of Mindfulness How often do you just stop, put your phone, ipad, ipod or laptop down and just sit and take it all in. It is something that we don’t do very often, however something that we need to ensure […]
Leadership Benefits
By Arcturus Mengsk on January 25, 2016 in Hints & Tips, Interesting Articles, Motivation, Social Media, The Bottrell Office, Uncategorized
Benefits good leadership LEADERS AREN’T BORN – THEY ARE MADE The benefits good leadership “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams Successful companies have a common dominant feature – a good leader. Someone who is confident and inspiring at […]
Social media Growth
By Arcturus Mengsk on January 25, 2016 in Hints & Tips, Interesting Articles, Motivation, Social Media, The Bottrell Office, Uncategorized
Social media Growth Social Media Growth GROW YOUR BUSINESS THE SOCIAL WAY Growth of social media Why you need to invest in your growth of social media Social media is everywhere you look. It is so entrenched in our everyday lives – both personal and professional. From the stay-at-home-mum to tradies and CEOs, social […]
Running an Effective Meeting
By Arcturus Mengsk on January 21, 2016 in Hints & Tips, Interesting Articles, Motivation, Social Media, The Bottrell Office, Uncategorized
Running an Effective Meeting Running an effective meeting TOP 5 TIPS TO RUNNING AN EFFECTIVE MEETING Meetings can be a giant time waster and drain on staff resources and time if they are not well planned and managed. Like orienteering without a map – without a clear set intention for a meeting, you and your […]
Cost of meetings
By Arcturus Mengsk on January 21, 2016 in Hints & Tips, Interesting Articles, Motivation, The Bottrell Office
Cost Meetings Cost Meetings THE LEAKING TAP OF TIME AND HUMAN RESOURCES Know the cost of your meetings Meetings can be a massive drain on both human and time resources. If not run effectively without a clear purpose, they can gobble a large amount of time and money that could be better spent on productive […]
Government scraps anti-detriment payments
By Arcturus Mengsk on December 8, 2015 in Hints & Tips, Interesting Articles, Motivation, Uncategorized
Government scraps anti-detriment payments SMSF practitioners may need to reassess any anti-detriment payment strategies in place for clients with the government looking to remove the tax refund as part of its tax reform plans, says the SMSF Association. Speaking to SMSF Adviser, federal member for Deakin Michael Sukkar said he was calling for the anti-detriment […]