HMCR Blog

Do you want to know;
- how to run your business better & easier?
- what tax rules may change the way you do business?
- how to best use your money?
- what we are doing at HMCR?

How do you ensure that your chosen successor has the wings that they need to fly?

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The findings of 2011 Family Business Australia family business survey were released late last year. The responses from the 658 businesses polled were interesting not only in relation to their feedback regarding their outlook on their current business circumstances, but more importantly in relation to the challenges they are facing.

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Are you maximising your claim for education expenses?

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

With the costly exercise of getting children ready to head back to school over, I thought it would be a perfect time to remind everyone to keep your receipts.
A large portion of these expenses may be eligible for the Government’s Education Tax Refund.

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Should you be paying Superannuation and WorkCover for your contractors?

Sunday, February 19, 2012

If you are an employer in the building and construction industry or any another industry really where you believe you are paying an independent contractor (an independent contractor can be a sole trader, partnership, trust or company), rather than an employee you may want to read on. Why is this distinction so important? The main reason is because each payee has different tax obligations but also because there are different obligations under fringe benefits tax and superannuation laws.

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'Moving the Needle' at Xerocon 2012 NZ

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Just over a week ago the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland rocked to 2012 Xerocon.

I was privileged to see and hear the latest developments in on-line business practices together with Xero’s plans for the next 12 months and beyond.

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Is your investment in equipment and technology a waste of time?

Sunday, February 12, 2012

One of things that intrigues me is the number of businesses that do not know how to use the equipment and technology that they have invested in. Now that's a controversial statement I know, so let me explain.

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Lessons from the Kelly Racing Team move to Nissan

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Some of you will know that I am a mad keen V8 Supercar supporter and have been for as long as I can remember. I am an unashamed Holden fan (since birth) and generally a supporter of the non-factory supported teams (most recently the Kelly Racing Team).

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