This is just a reminder that from 1/11/21 when you take on a new employee who can’t recall their existing super details you are now seek their “stapled”super details through the ATO portal. This way employees are ot getting new funds each time they start with a new employer. See link below for more info or get in touch. The system is quick and easy and you can get fund details in minutes. #superannuation #smallbusinessadvice #adminsupport #accountingservices #bookkeeping #bus

https://www.ato.gov.au/Newsroom/smallbusiness/General/Help-us-support-honest-businesses/?sbnews20210818 #smallbusinessadvice #businessdevelopement #adminsupport #accountingservices

If you’re a sole trader or operate your business as a partnership, you may be able to claim some running expenses if your home is your main place of business. This can include the cost of electricity, cleaning and depreciation of business assets https://www.ato.gov.au/Newsroom/smallbusiness/General/Is-home-your-main-place-of-business-/?sbnews20210922 #business #businessandmanagement #smallbusinessadvice #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinessaccounting #adminsupport #businessdev

You may be required to give notice if your business will shutdown for the Christmas and New Year break. Typically the contruction industry requires 2 months notice to be given. See the link below for your industry. We are not that far off now! https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/annual-leave/directing-an-employee-to-take-annual-leave #business #smallbusinessadvice #adminsupport #christmasshutdown #businessdevelopement

There's a change coming soon that means to comply with 'choice of fund' rules you might need to do something extra when a new employee starts to work for you. Currently, if a new employee doesn't choose their own super fund, you can pay super contributions for them to your default fund. From 1 November, if you have new employees start and they don't choose a specific super fund, you may need to request their 'stapled super fund' details from the ATO or through your tax practi

Sham contracting is when an employer tries to disguise an employment relationship as an independent contracting arrangement. Often they're trying to avoid paying entitlements like minimum wages, penalty rates, overtime and leave. Sham contracting is unlawful. https://updates.fairwork.gov.au/link/id/zzzz61515be094dbf411Pzzzz6049e4f009642863/page.html #shamcontracting #businesstips #smallbusinessadvice #adminsupport #employment

A worker service return, for all eligible workers you engaged from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021, is due to be lodged with QLeave by 30 September 2021. Follow the link below for instructions: https://www.qleave.qld.gov.au/building-and-construction/employers/worker-service-returns/steps-to-submitting-your-worker-service-return #smallbusiness #businesstips #businessadvice #workerservicereturn #adminsupport #QLeave

Rates of pay for apprentices doing a 4 year apprenticeship in general building and construction (residental work) as a carpenter and/or joiner (including bridge and wharf), carver, floor sander, letter cutter, stonemason, artificial stoneworker, marble and slate worker or tilelayer have been amended in the pay guide effective 1 July 2021. https://updates.fairwork.gov.au/link/id/zzzz60e518c010180613Pzzzz6049e4f009642863/page.html #construction #building #apprentices #bookkeepi

In line with the award wage increased make sure you review your staff wages. For more info: https://updates.fairwork.gov.au/link/id/zzzz60dcff4f5c551500Pzzzz6049e09f272b5770/page.html #bookeeping #adminsupport #accounting #businessdevelopment