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Use these 5 Ratios to Grow Your Business

Understanding your business numbers isn’t always easy.  So here are 5 Financial Ratio’s you can use to gain further insight into the performance of your business.

Investment Property Deductions

You’re looking to buy an investment property and wondering how it will affect your tax situation?

Firstly, it’s important to note the difference between a residential or commercial property. If you purchase a residential investment property, there is no GST applicable. This also means you cannot claim any GST, however a commercial property will require you to charge GST and lodge BAS on a Quarterly basis. There will also likely be GST on the purchase and sale which you need to consider.

To hire an Employee or a Contractor?

Our advice to clients is to try to set things up correctly from the outset, but if you are in a situation with workers who really need to be moved over to be employees start planting the seeds and making them aware things will need to change. It can take time and you want to avoid losing good team members if you can.