Circuit Breaker Lockdown Support Package
Following on from the recent Circuit Breaker Lockdown, the Victorian Government has released an additional $143 million package to support eligible businesses. Read More…
Circuit Breaker Lockdown Support Package
Following on from the recent Circuit Breaker Lockdown, the Victorian Government has released an additional $143 million package to support eligible businesses. Read More…
Xero and the Victorian Government’s Small Business Digital Adaptation Program
Xero has partnered with the Victorian Government’s Small Business Digital Adaptation Program to offer you a $1,200 rebate for
trialling new digital software.
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Call to action for all JobKeeper extension eligible businesses Read More…
Alternative Turnover Testing for JobKeeper 2.0
JobKeeper 2.0 - Don’t think you’re eligible? Think again. There are new Alternative Turnover tests which could mean you are Read More…
Single Touch Payroll Filing on or after 27th of September
For Payroll dates on or after 27th of September you need to read this Read More…
Victorian Business Support Fund 3
The Victorian Government have released its third round of Business Support Grants Read More…
JobKeeper 2.0 - It's time to plan
In order to be eligible for JobKeeper after 28th of September 2020, your business will need to pass a NEW turnover test. Read More…
JobKeeper Extended with New Rules from 3rd of August
The Governments JobKeeper program has been extended to March 2021 but there are new rules Read More…
New Victorian Business Grant To Support Businesses Through the 2nd Lock Down
Business Support Grant revised due to Stage 3 and 4 restrictions Read More…
Stage 4 Restrictions by Industry
Not sure of how your industry is affected by Stage 4 Restrictions? Read More…
$5000 Grant Available for Locked Down Businesses that employ staff
A new $5000 grant is available for businesses in the new Locked down shires who employ staff Read More…
Essential EOFY Preparation for Small Business
With the end of the 2020 financial year upon us, end of year preparations for Small Businesses are as important as ever. Read More…
$10,000 Is Available To All Victorian JobKeeper Businesses With Employees
NEW RULE CHANGE: We are very pleased to report that the Victorian Government have extended the Government Stimulus Grant to support more Victorian Business. Read More…
Act NOW or you won't receive your JobKeeper payments
You need to follow these steps to ensure you receive your JobKeeper payments Read More…
Businesses need to take action to register for the JobKeeper payments Read More…
JobKeeper Payment Legislation Has Passed
The legistlation has passed on the Governments JobKeeper program Read More…
READ THIS BEFORE PROCESSING PAYROLL WITH JOBKEEPER ALLOWANCES
With the recent economic support funding announced and in particular JobKeeper payments we know you will have some questions when completing your next payroll. Read More…
$10,000 Victorian Government Grants Released
STOP PRESS - You may be elegible for a $10,00 Victorian Governement Grant for Businesse affected by COVIC-19 Read More…
JobSeeker & JobKeeper for Employees & Individuals
Information on JobKeeper for Employees and Individuals and Great News on a JobSeeker change Read More…
JobKeeper Payments to Support your Business
How will the JobKeeper payments support your business? Read More…
Coronavirus and the Financial Impact on YOU
What can you do to finance yourselv through this Coronavirus Shutdown? Read More…
Suntax COVID-19 Stimulus Information Update
State Government Stimulus Packages in Summary Read More…
With an unprecedented amount of information that has been issued in relation to COVID-19 we have attempted to filter it all into one summary for you Read More…
Helping You With Your Online Marketing
As accountants, the number one thing our business clients want is advice to help them grow their business. In the digital age we believe the secret to growth is marketing and it could be the difference between boom and gloom for any business. Read More…
Grow Your Business by Increasing Process Efficiency
In this final post in the series we look at the fourth way to grow your business - increase the effectiveness of each process in your business. Read More…
How to Increase Your Average Sale
Every entrepreneur wants to grow their business but there's no simple formula that guarantees success. In this series of posts we are up to the third way to grow your business, how to increase the value of each sale. Read More…
If you are looking for more than just a job, you have found the right firm.
Here at Suntax we strive to be the best in our field - we are a firm that want to do more than just keep the financial score. Our Purpose is "To create and share amazing life experiences" for both our clients and our team members.
We are currently seeking to appoint a dedicated full time bookkeeper to join the team, based in our Sunbury office.
If you think you have what it takes and would like to work in an upbeat, friendly office environment, please read more...
How To Increase the Number of Times Customers Come Back
Clearly, everyone wants to grow their business. Unfortunately there is no magic potion or silver bullet but we do know there are only four ways to grow a business. In this blog we examine the second method, how to increase the number of times a customer comes back and buys from you. Read More…
If You're Thinking of Buying a Franchise ...
Buying a franchise might sound like a guaranteed money spinner but some recent media reports suggest this isn't the case. Read More…
4 Ways to Grow Your Business #1
Everyone wants to grow their business, however, there is no 'magic marketing bullet'. Fundamentally there are only four ways to grow a business including, increase the number of customers of the type you want. Read More…
Lessons From the Shark Tank #3
I must admit I don’t watch a lot of television but I did enjoy the latest Australian season of Shark Tank where budding entrepreneurs seek funding from a panel of wealthy investors (the sharks). While it’s another form of reality TV the show does provide business owners with some valuable business lessons. In this edition we ask the question, should you swim with sharks? Read More…
Lessons From the Shark Tank #2
I must admit I don’t watch a lot of television but I did enjoy the latest Australian season of Shark Tank where budding entrepreneurs seek funding from a panel of wealthy investors (the sharks). While it’s another form of reality TV the show does provide business owners with some valuable business lessons including the importance of knowing your numbers. Read More…
I must admit I don’t watch a lot of television but I did enjoy the latest Australian season of Shark Tank where budding entrepreneurs seek funding from a panel of wealthy investors (the sharks). While it’s another form of reality TV the show does provide business owners with some valuable business lessons including the importance of business planning. Read More…
We have been inundated with queries regarding the accelerated depreciation write-off for assets up to $20,000 acquired by small businesses since it was announced in the May budget. Read More…
Respond to Your Customer Needs!
At the start of 2013 we noticed about 10% of our website traffic was coming from hand held mobile devices. By late 2013 this figure had jumped to about 15% but in 2015 we find close to 25% of our website visitors are using mobile devices. Why is this important you might ask? Read More…
Seminar - Investing in Changing Times
The times are certainly changing and in this seminar we will explore how technology is changing the world. You'll learn how to profit from international investments and how to tap into the other 98% of the world. You'll also get advice on how to investing for income in a deflationary environment. Read More…
We're Hiring Receptionist & Office All-rounder
If you are looking for more than just a job, you have found the right firm.
Here at Suntax and Akambo Tax we strive to be the best in our field - we are a firm that want to do more than just keep the financial score. Our Purpose is “To create and share amazing life experiences” for both our clients and our team members.
We are currently seeking to appoint a dedicated full time receptionist and administration all-rounder to join the team, based in our Melbourne CBD office. With a focus on excellence in communication and a highly effective interpersonal style, you will be motivated to become part of a close-knit team.
If you think you have what it takes and would like to work in an upbeat, friendly office environment, please read more...
Is Xero Right For My Business?
For the vast majority of businesses, Xero will provide benefits well beyond your current imagination that you just need to know about.
What is Xero?
Xero is a cloud based accounting/bookkeeping solution that allows businesses and accountants to simultaneously see all bank balances, sales information, accounts receivable and accounts payable position appear on one screen, called the Xero dashboard.
But probably the best feature in Xero is the automated bank downloads and the clever use of intelligent technology to match deposits in your bank to invoices raised and to match payments from your bank account to bills in Xero. It takes away the mundane bookkeeping processing and allows you to spend more time on managing and measuring your business.
Read More…Negative Gearing by definition is where you borrow to acquire an investment or asset and the interest and other tax deductible costs you incur exceed the income you receive from the investment. In this blog post we discuss Negative Gearing and some important points you need to understand. Read More…
Just as evolution in animals dictates that only the fittest survive, in a recession it is generally survival of the smartest.
In this country we seem to have a recession-like economy happening every seven to nine years and almost 75,000 Australian businesses were wiped out in the last downturn. To survive business owners must find a way to plan their way past potential threats including rising interest rates and fuel prices plus declining consumer confidence.
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