In the January edition of Business Matters, RTB Accounting Group investigates how innovation is integral to the development and growth of any business. We take a look at the elements of a Business Plan and how you can build a team for success. In addition we talk about government concessions for small businesses and ATO requirements for digital record keeping.

With the 2020 Budget being released yesterday, we look at how some of the key features of it will affect your business including; Correctly using the margin scheme, lower taxes for businesses and individuals, Insolvency reforms to support small business, upskilling Australia. We also focus on changes to the super system and tax payable on super death benefits 

In this month's edition of Business Matters, we take a close look at how the ATO can help if you can't afford to pay your tax obligations immediately, changes to the expense claims for business vehicles and how Covid-19 may affect this years tax return. We also look at options for free marketing for your business and the critical steps you should take before setting up a business partnership.

COVID-19 is putting serious financial pressure on Australian businesses, so it is crucial to know what government support is available to help support your business. The Government announced on 12 March 2020 that the new Boosting Cash Flow for Employers measure will be increased to provide up to $100,000 for eligible small and medium-sized businesses. We take a look at the Job Keeper payment and other government initiatives to help businesses through this period.

In first edition of Business Matters for 2020 we're starting the year by looking at the ways you can start the new decade with impact for your business. We also talk about CGT on Commercial Property sales and the simplification of Activity Statements by the ATO, hiring friends and family as well as the legal requirements for unpaid staff, Staff awards and incentives and much more. The new year is often a time when our clients are looking at making changes including business name changes so we're taking a look at how this can be achieved.

In the November Edition of Business Matters we look at Deduction Rules for Small Business and some of the different processes for calculating/claiming on your assets. Considerations when implementing surveillance in the workplace has become a much talked about topic in the last couple of years so we look at Business obligations with regards to staff surveillance. We also have information regarding dealing with negative customer reviews, what to do if your business records are lost or destroyed, recognising conflict of interest and much more.