26th

The state of unemployment …some interesting facts

Posted by Small Business Finance News, in The Economy

Dole recipients spend less time unemployed

photo credit: Nick.Allen

Labour market
       There is encouraging news on the job front. While the number of short-term dole recipients continues to rise, the number of long-term job seekers is still lower than a year ago – in fact, down by 3 per cent. 
       Figures provided by the Department [...]

28th

Surviving the Recessions…… the Global Financial Crisis visits Australia!
 
The pace of business is fast at the best of times. Unfortunately, the GFC has dramatically increased the speed at which business conditions can change which is forcing astute business leaders to undertake a range of risk management strategies to protect their businesses.
Market conditions are unstable, predicting [...]

Good news from the Federal Budget for business owners
 
You may have heard the good news regarding the Investment allowance for new or demonstrator motor vehicles.
 
There is a window now available for small business owners (with turnover under $2m p.a.) to claim a one off 50% investment allowance as a tax deduction when purchasing an eligible business asset (eg. motor [...]