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Size matters ... why it pays to be a small business
Edition 71
Did you know that being classified as a small business gives you access to more than a dozen potential tax savings, concessions and reliefs that the big end of town do not get? Today we uncover what it means to be a small business and the concessions available depending on your gross income.
Neither a borrower or lender be…
Edition 70
Debt has its purpose when used properly. It can get you a home or car. It can help you expand your business. It is a form of forced savings for retirement. But it can also get you into trouble.
A day in the life of…
Edition 69
Are you or someone you know completing Year 12 at the end of this year and want to find a full-time job next year before commencing studies at TAFE or Uni? Lincolns is the place to apply and here are the reasons why!
Doing business like a BOS
Edition 68
Are you a member of the Albany Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc?
Why? you may ask. The Albany Chamber of Commerce (ACCI) has been the voice of businesses in Albany and the Great Southern since 1892. Here at Lincolns we have been a member of the Chamber for a number of years.
Think before you click
Edition 67
We now live in the world of connected devices where our everyday lives are affected by the internet or the ability to connect.
Do you know if your computer has been hacked? Every day it is becoming more and more likely that you will be, but there are steps you can take to minimise the risks.
Payroll changes - are you ready?
Edition 66
Is anyone else excited that 30 June is only a few weeks away? Stocktake sales, end of financial year parties, pay increases, the list goes on. But are you prepared for the new financial year?
The Pursuit of Happiness
Edition 65
I think we all come across those moments in life where we question ourselves. Why do we do what we do, what is the meaning of it all? Do I work hard to make money so I can buy more things, things that I don’t really want or don’t really make me happy?
The Too Hard Basket
Edition 64
With only a few months until 30 June, we are in the midst of tax planning for the 2017/18 financial year. Some people may not have looked at last year’s tax, let alone thought about the current year we are in. This may sound alarming but there is still time to lodge your tax returns - provided your tax is not buried at the bottom of your too hard basket.
White Picket Fence
Edition 63
With the recent changes to superannuation you may be able to use your superannuation to save for a deposit to make the dream of owning your own home a reality. Read on to learn about the First Home Saver Scheme.
Yes coach
Edition 62
I recently watched a speech by Atul Gawande about a new trend of coaching in his field as a surgeon. It previously went like this. You go to school, study, learn, practice, graduate and then work. Any improvement from that point is from experience. But… “How do you get better at what you do?”
Risky business
Edition 61
Are you thinking about buying a business? Perhaps you have owned a business or maybe you are sick of working for wages and want to run your own show. There are many pitfalls to be aware of when buying a business and a number of things that you should know in advance.
Expect More
Edition 60
Twelve months ago Carryn and I launched the “Expect More” campaign. This was a campaign to run for social club presidency for the 2017 calendar year with a very bold statement - Expect More! Unfortunately we were elected which meant we had to put our money where our mouth was. Now, 12 months on we think we have delivered the goods.