“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view…until you climb inside his skin and walk around in it.” This quote is the heart of our ‘why’ – the driving force behind what we do, and why we decided to name our business after one of the most loved … Continued
Short read: 1 minute In a decision that’s been pending since 2015, the Fair Work Commission has ruled that penalty rates for hospitality and retail workers on Sundays should be cut from double time to time and a half. This is a substantial change and has emotional and practical impacts for the people affected. And this news … Continued
The next article from our IT specialist Darren from Pivotal Data Solutions talks about how you can keep your data safe. Recently a customer brought these two emails to my attention. Can you spot the difference? The one on the left is real. The one on the right is sent from a hacked personal computer in Paris, … Continued
Short read: 1min 30 sec Did you know Australians will need nearly $60,000 as a couple or just over $43,000 as a single person per annum to retire comfortably? Of course, this depends on your definition of comfortable. Accruing a comfortable nest egg is something that can cause us all stress. And for women in … Continued
When we launched Atticus Business Accountants in March last year we aimed to help Toowoomba businesses and individuals look at how they work with their accountants differently – and to get more out of that service. It’s our philosophy at Atticus that we should always be challenging the status quo. We love to embrace new … Continued
How long should you keep your tax records? Can you wave goodbye after you’ve done your tax each year, or should you hang on to them for the long haul? When it comes to keeping your tax records, and in fact any business records, on file, unfortunately there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. It will depend on … Continued
We all have times when running a business can seem like it’s more trouble than it’s worth. In this guest blog post from Lynda Steffens from Intuitive Practice we talk tips for staying motivated, focused and clear-eyed about your business. Let’s face it – running your own business can be a rough ride sometimes. The … Continued
Superannuation was the watchword of the federal election campaign, with the Liberal government proposing sweeping reforms. At the time the so-called ‘super stoush’ was being held up as an issue that could lose the Coalition the election. There was much uncertainty last year about the future of superannuation – if the Coalition Government would get … Continued
Have you struggled with cashflow in the past? It’s something many businesses do struggle with, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of if you have. We want to see you make 2017 your year and help you tackle those cashflow problems once and for all. Here are few suggestions for improving your cashflow in 2017. … Continued
“Education is the foundation for growth.” This is a quote by Tim Morris, a young Australian entrepreneur from The Entourage Education Group, a successful Australian business known for inspiring other business owners. As Australians we’re blessed to have the opportunity to go out and get a great education. However, in my experience, school or university … Continued