Tips For Doing Business In Asia

David Thomas of Think Global Consulting has just returned from leading a successful delegation to the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong.  His tips for doing business in Asia are: See the full article at http://david-thomas.com.au/blog/ Are you interested in expanding your business into the extensive Asian market?  We suggest you contact David Thomas on davidthomas@thinkglobal.com.au or 0413 942 186 to discuss how to profit from…

Paid Parental Leave

From 1 January 2011 the new Federal Government scheme took effect. It allows an eligible working parent who is the primary carer of a child born or adopted from 1 January 2011 to take up to 18 weeks parental leave paid at the National Minimum Wage ($15.00 per hour or $570.00 per week for a…

Green Building Scheme Tax Breaks

Tax breaks for redevelopments that will substantially improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings are the subject of a new public consultation paper released today by Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten and Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus. The consultation paper has been prepared to explain the key features of the proposed…

GST And Indirect Tax Changes

The Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten today announced amendments to Australia’s tax laws to allow taxpayers to self assess indirect taxes such as the GST and wine equalisation tax (WET). The Government is currently consulting with business to draft legislation that introduces a self assessment system for GST and the other indirect taxes, and establishes a generic assessment…

TCF Applications For Round 6 Open

Grant applications are being invited for the TCF Small Business Program. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 25 February 2011.  Grants of up to $50,000 are available for each successful project with up to $2.5 million available for projects in 2011/12. The TCF Small Business Program aims to improve the business enterprise culture of established…

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