Man jailed for 30 months over tax fraud following ATO audit Tax Matthew Elmas 4 February 2019 A Sunshine Coast man will spend 30 months in jail after being found guilty of tax fraud involving over $100,000 in false GST claims.
Government to extend instant asset write-off, rebuffing calls to make it permanent Politics Matthew Elmas 29 January 2019 The government will extend its instant asset write-off but has not announced any plans to improve the awareness or accessibility of the program.
Pauline Hanson wants to force big businesses to pay SMEs on time Cashflow Matthew Elmas 29 January 2019 Pauline Hanson wants to address small business payment times by forcing big businesses to cough up the cash in a timely manner.
Phoenixing tax dodger lands six years in jail and $1.8 million fine Tax Matthew Elmas 29 January 2019 A man convicted of tax fraud related to illegal phoenixing activity will spend six years in jail and pay $1.8 million in reparations.
Accounting to retail: The skills employers want in 2019 Recruitment & Hiring Matthew Elmas 17 January 2019 From accounting to retail, these are the skills in high demand across Australia in the first half of 2019, according to recruitment firm Hays.
Credit crackdown concern as banks commit to addressing credit card failures Cashflow Matthew Elmas 19 December 2018 There is concern banks will tighten the reigns on credit card lending after ASIC revealed a non-binding set of commitments for banks.
A misguided $2 billion: What good is small-business capital if founders don’t know how to use it? Funding The Conversation 10 December 2018 Over 70% of small businesses have no written plan of any kind, so what use is a $2 billion government-funded securitisation fund?
Superannuation crackdown for small businesses under new laws for dodgy operators Legal Matthew Elmas 7 December 2018 A crackdown on superannuation and changes to the Fair Work Act have been passed in the final sitting week for the year in Canberra.
Laura Ashley falls into administration, again, putting 100 jobs at risk Retail Matthew Elmas 4 December 2018 Retailer Laura Ashley has fallen into administration for the second time in as many years, putting the jobs of 100 workers across 18 stores at risk.
Businessman fined for sacking employee who contacted Fair Work: The dangers of adverse action Business Advice Matthew Elmas 3 December 2018 Businesses are being warned about the dangers of adverse action after a director was fined for sacking a worker that approached fair work with a complaint.
Raising $10 million: Why Booktopia wants customers to become investors Funding Matthew Elmas 29 November 2018 Booktopia is raising $10 million through an equity crowdfunding campaign to pursue automation and product expansion amid ongoing competition.
Payment inquiry extended: SMEs fear revenge if they name and shame late payment offenders Cashflow Matthew Elmas 19 November 2018 An inquiry into late payments has been extended after an outpouring of support from the small business community.
