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Keeping good records critical to business success To help your small business keep good records and avoid mistakes, check out the ATO’s tips, tools and services. Record-keeping tips Keep all business records including income, expenses, bank and other goods and services tax (GST) records for… Read More >>
Food passion fires new business start-up
For a start-up business that is only two years old, jAK & MO Taste Co has already made its mark on Gatton. Read why.
Google Chrome to show security warnings on non-HTTPS
Will it affect you? Have you recently had an email alert from Google Search Console highlighting that your website may have a possible security issue? If you operate an e-commerce website, or even if you use tools like Google Shopping or Adwords, it’s imperative that… Read More >>
$50,000 Australian small business grant
American Express Business Explorer Grant in partnership with MySmallBusiness Launched 1 Sept 2017, the American Express Business Explorer Grant in partnership with MySmallBusiness offers a cash injection to help one small business grow to the next level. The grant is for $50,000 and entry is open to all Australian small… Read More >>
General concessions for small business
The 2015/16 Budget introduced a number of generous concessions for small businesses, with tax relief being the single most significant business benefit item in this Budget. We look at the specific concessions relevant to each business category.
Xero’s Business Performance dashboard is here
More than a few pretty graphs Xero’s Business Performance dashboard was released last week and marks the start of a new wave of Xero functionality with new, more powerful insights into the health and performance of your business.
OBT feature business Kidz Equipment, Mt Sylvia
Back before the internet, David and Barbara went searching for a business to buy. When they found one in Gatton, Queensland, that sealed the deal and they moved from Sydney to the Lockyer Valley and the rest, as they say, is history.
Planning for retirement as a business owner?
As a small business owner it is important to have a retirement plan in place well before deciding to retire. This is because, in most cases, your major asset is your business. Planning ahead will ensure you have sufficient funds to maintain your lifestyle in… Read More >>
OBT Feature Business, Simon Farms
David and Barbara Simon are directors of one of Lockyer Valley’s medium-sized vegetable growing businesses who say, “OBT listen to how we want to steer the business. It’s good that they’re interested in us and in how we’re going.” Read why.
OBT Feature Business Sipelectrical, Helidon
Talk with Sipelectrical’s husband and wife team and you’re soon reminded of the resilience of youth. Jono and Annaka had the good sense to know that enthusiasm alone does not make a successful business and turned to OBT to make sure they did things properly.
