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Archives for November 2012
ATO caution urged to SMSF property investors
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) expressed concern for trustees of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) investing in property, warning trustees to be cautious when making property investments as it can be confusing for those who don’t understand their legal obligations. “The finer details are important; trustees… Read More >>
Update on ATO’s small business benchmarks
As a business owner you may already be aware that there are now in excess of 100 industries that have been ‘benchmarked’ by the ATO, with more on the way. The benchmarks were developed specifically by the ATO to provide a guide on the range… Read More >>
OBT and Alyssa working toward her goal to conquer Everest!
Toowoomba local Alyssa Azar is an adventurer on a journey to become the youngest female and the youngest Australian to summit Mount Everest and the challenges and climbs along the way. Yet without sponsors and support her climb is only a dream. OBT Financial Group… Read More >>
Changing or Leaving a job: The need for advice
At some stage during every Queenslander’s working life, it is highly likely that you will change or leave your job. This can be for a number of reasons including seeking a better opportunity or taking a break, redundancy or, ultimately, retiring. Generally, when an individual… Read More >>
Do your customers trust your business?
Many consumers don’t trust businesses. To counteract this, business owners should consider the beliefs and attitudes that they’re bringing to their business. Some questions to consider include: What is the purpose of your business? Is your business adding value and making a meaningful contribution to… Read More >>
