SMEs reveal initiatives that would sway their vote in the 2013 election
New research by MYOB reveals policies and initiatives that would turn SME election votes towards the proposing party in the upcoming Federal election.
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First business fined for false carbon claims
Genesis Fitness Club (GFC) has been penalised by the consumer watchdog for using the carbon tax as an excuse to increase membership fees, making it the first business in the country to be fined after the ACCC was given extra funds by the Government to crack down on false carbon claims.
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EOFY: Five cashflow improving tax-time strategies
With the end of financial year and the introduction of the carbon tax fast approaching, businesses should be looking to maximise tax returns and improve cashflow. These five tips will ensure you make the right decisions during this all-important period.
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10 carbon tax money saving tips
The carbon tax is almost upon us, and yet many business owners are still dazed and confused about what it means for their business. Fair enough too, it can be a fairly complex topic to get your head around, but these tips should help.
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Six easy ways to prepare for the carbon tax
With the carbon tax just weeks away from becoming a reality, almost half of all small businesses say they’re in the dark about a legislation that’s very likely to have an impact on their livelihoods. Use these tips to prepare your business for the incoming tax.
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Warning: Don’t be duped by Carbon Tax scams
The Federal Government is urging businesses to be wary of a rising number of carbon price scams, as the 1 July launch date for the emissions tax draws closer.
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Three ways to future-proof your business against the carbon tax
The carbon tax will be introduced in July this year, bringing higher running costs to businesses. Here’s three easy ways you can future proof your business’ bottom line against the looming tax.
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How to make your fleet carbon tax ready
Is your fleet carbon tax ready? Ian Daniel proposes a few investments to make sure you’re on the right side of the Clean Energy Act.
“For fleet businesses the time has come to start looking at ways to reduce emissions, thereby reducing tax liability and remaining competitive in the marketplace.”
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3 big policy challenges for small business
Opposition spokesperson Senator Scott Ryan on how the Federal Government has failed small business:
“Small businesses comprise 96 percent of all Australian enterprises. It is a sector that is only ignored at our greater peril, yet it is one to which this Labor Government has refused to listen.”
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Demystifying the proposed carbon tax
If you’re a small business intending to pass on the costs of the carbon tax to your customers and suppliers, you’d better be careful about it.
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A look at what the carbon tax really means
Brad Callaughan blogs about what the carbon tax really means for small businesses.
“Talking to businesses, I sense a lot of unease about this new tax and the lack of information out there that allow us to understand and prepare for this new tax…”
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The legality of passing on carbon tax costs
The carbon tax is coming, and lawyers are warning that businesses must review their contractual rights and obligations around the passing on of carbon costs so they’re not left with an unacceptable share of the cost burden when the legislation kicks in.
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Federal government unpopularity with SMEs grows
Local business owners’ dissatisfaction with the Federal Government has reached highs not seen since 2008, as they call for immediate action on five key areas.
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ACCC releases carbon price guide for business
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is working on a guide to assist businesses in understanding their rights and obligations when making claims about the impact of the carbon price.
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Carbon tax to become law, business unhappy
The Gillard Government’s carbon tax legislation has passed through Parliament, making it certain a tax of $23 per tonne of carbon on the country’s 500 worst polluters will begin in 2012, and businesses aren’t happy.
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Carbon tax and ecommerce challenge gift & homewares industry
In this interview with the new CEO of the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA) David Leek, we hear about how uncertainty around the carbon tax and the cautious consumer is impacting the gift and homewares industry, which contains many small businesses.
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New solution helping SMEs cut electricity costs
Melbourne-based SMEs looking to cut their electricity costs now have access to a new solution from CarbonetiX, which is designed to help businesses cut their consumption by up to 50 percent.
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Carbon tax to hit food manufacturer profits: AFGC
Local food and grocery manufacturers will see their operating profits slide by an average 4.4 percent in 2012-13 as a result of the carbon tax, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
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Carbon Tax passes through lower house
“It’s been a difficult debate but the debate is now concluded,” Prime Minister Julia Gillard said yesterday as the climate change bills were passed in the lower house of Parliament.
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AGHA weighs in on carbon tax
The Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA) has kicked off a campaign calling the Federal Government to cancel the carbon tax, due to concern over how the tax will impact the already struggling retail and wholesale sector.
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