Monthly Archive for: February 2012

Having the right structure in place

Are you operating a business and/or have investments in the best structure to legally minimise your taxation liabilities? Are you operating and/or investing in the best structure to protect you and your family’s assets and wealth?

Card myths exposed

Flashing your fantastic plastic comes at a price. Credit card transactions in Australia increased by 6 per cent in the past year and consumers aren’t showing any signs of shying away from relying on them for purchases. But many myths surround credit cards and how to use them. This can cause big financial problems, so [...]

Are you thinking about buying a franchise business?

First, the bad news – there is no pot of gold at the end of the franchising rainbow. And if the 600 complaints received by the ACCC last year are any guide, there may be a lot worse. The bulk of these complaints relate to unrealistic expectations held by prospective franchisees who have not done [...]

How to get a better interest rate

Ring your bank and ask if your current interest rate is the best they can do. Make it clear you are prepared to change lenders Compare loans from multiple lenders, not just the major banks. Include brokers and online: some good deals are available only online Play to your strengths. The size of your loan, [...]

Running a Self-managed Superannuation Fund

Your role and responsibilities as a trustee This information evening is a ‘MUST’ for all SELF-MANAGED SUPERANNUATION FUND TRUSTEES. The AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE has stepped up it’s AUDIT activity in compliance to the rules and regulations that govern super. As a trustee you need to adhere to the rules and know that you are ultimately [...]