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The Australian Research and Development Tax Credit – Breakfast Seminars
By Sally Lipman posted on February 17, 2012
You have heard from the ATO, you have heard from AusIndustry, you may have even heard from the “Big 4” Accounting Firms… NOW ITS TIME TO HEAR FROM THE WORDWIDE LEADER ON THE AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT AND WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU! Paradigm Partners International in conjunction with Expense Reduction Analysts is proud to present: “MAXIMIZING THE 2010/2011 CONCESSION IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2011/2012 CREDIT” This free...
read moreIs Waste Really a Level Playing Field? By Peter Landon
By Sally Lipman posted on December 2, 2011
To get the most for your waste, isn’t it just a matter of taking the best price from 3 suppliers? Reviewing your waste costs can be very time consuming and involves: - Knowledge of the waste industry sector - An understanding of market conditions - The ability to unravel complex contract terms - A detailed knowledge of alternative solutions - The ability...
read moreGFC 2? By Tom Debney
By Sally Lipman posted on November 30, 2011
As the world enters a “new GFC” Australian businesses will face conditions that will test the ability to survive. The worst thing to do over the next year is batten down the hatches and just try to survive. The figures now show an economic slowdown in China and if this is mixed with a poor retail result over Christmas along with the introduction of the new carbon tax impact, then 2012 is going to be a really challenging one for many...
read moreCorporate Travel Bleeding Money from Business
By Sally Lipman posted on November 29, 2011
Most business owners know that corporate travel can easily be one of the highest expenditure items on the average profit and loss. What they may not realise, is how often corporate travel programs are inefficiently managed, and more importantly, how much money is being wasted. Corporate Travel Management (CTM) managing director Jamie Pherous told Dynamic Business that the amount of un-tapped savings can even run into the millions. “We often...
read moreWorst Passwords of the Year Revealed
By Sally Lipman posted on November 29, 2011
As security experts continue to urge SMBs to take the risk of hacking seriously, a password software provider has revealed the 25 most popular, and worst choice, passwords of 2011. According to SplashData, the top two most used passwords of the year are ‘password’ and ‘123456’ – so if you’re guilty of these poorly chosen security measures whether on personal or business accounts, now is the time to change them. Other common...
read moreChain of Responsibility
By Sally Lipman posted on November 28, 2011
Chain of responsibility is similar to the legal concept of ‘duty of care’ that underpins occupational health and safety law. This approach has long been used by the courts to impose liability in negligence and damages claims. Penalties and sanctions under the road law will range from formal warnings to court-imposed fines and penalties. Businesses trying to gain an unfair commercial advantage over competitors by compromising road safety...
read more“The customer is always right, right? Wrong! The reality of the matter is distinctly different.
By Lea Fenton posted on November 10, 2011
While the phrase is a nifty little mantra for customer service across a raft of industries, in the actuality of logistics and freight forwarding, clients’ expectations as to what they believe their custom and money entitles them to is often way off the mark. Frankly, I’m in the mood to grumble – but with good reason. The customer/logistics provider relationship is one of staggering inequality, held to double standards that are deeply...
read moreAged Care Breakfast Seminar
By Sally Lipman posted on November 3, 2011
25th October 2011 – Expense Reduction Analysts, together with Mirus Australia and Grant Thornton hosted a breakfast seminar at the Novotel Brighton Le Sands. The seminar attended by 50 delegates, addressed the topical questions: Are you optimising your funding entitlements and how well is the team equipped to sustain the right level of financial entitlements? What tools and processes can be employed to manage the intricacies of resident...
read moreRetail Costs Crackdown!
By Lea Fenton posted on September 29, 2011
With consumers cutting back on spending many retailers are finding the slower trading environment tough going. When profits are down or business is slow, managers are often tempted to cut “expensive” items such as IT budgets or staff. But they should be careful because doing so can put a dampener on growth. For many companies, the greatest savings are found by examining the smaller, less obvious costs. Retailers should instead look...
read moreMinimise Risk and Maximise Savings
By Lea Fenton posted on September 29, 2011
If your business is like most, a recommendation to conduct a thorough review of the company’s current risk management program and insurance policies is likely to be met with great reluctance. After all, such an assignment is daunting and time-consuming. It’s far easier to simply renew your insurance policies when they come due. Why fix it if it isn’t broken? Two reasons: Some of your coverage may, in fact, be broken....
read moreEnsuring Value For Money From Your Office Supplies
By Lea Fenton posted on September 29, 2011
Almost every company spends more than it should on office supplies. Most order supplies simply based on functional needs and never realize how much profit they are throwing away! The office supplies market has evolved over the past decade from stationery supplies to a single source approach encompassing stationery, IT, safety supplies, canteen, kitchen, washroom and even print. There is no doubt this single source approach has made purchasing...
read moreBusiness Mobiles – Are You Sending The Right Signal?
By Lea Fenton posted on September 29, 2011
Mobile phones have quickly become an important feature of the modern business landscape but they are an unusual business overhead in that it is very easy for them to be used by staff for personal purposes without the knowledge of management. It is not surprising that the escalating cost of inappropriate use of these devices by employees has become an issue of increasing concern for management. While most businesses tolerate some personal use,...
read more30 Ways To Find Extra Profit
By Lea Fenton posted on September 29, 2011
As business conditions slow, it is becoming increasing difficult to rely on earnings growth to improve the bottom line. Astute managers are more often looking to unlock the profit opportunity that lies hidden within the operating expenses of their businesses. After all, the impact of a one per cent savings in costs can equal two per cent in profit or 10 per cent in top-line sales on typical margins! Fortunately, you don’t have to do it by...
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