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Work at home parent – the ultimate balancing act
How do you build your business when you’re a work at home parent and your adorable darlings are doing their utmost to distract you with death defying leaps, or throwing tantrums that could literally wake the dead? The ultimate guide to finding a work/life balance for work at home parents OK, so you were never […]
Want to become a sole trader? 3 steps to make sure you do it right!
Do you want to become a sole trader with long term success? We have a few tips to help you get started! If you have a great idea or an original product? Do you have a clear idea about who your customers will be and what they want? Are you prepared to deliver knock out service? If you answered […]
How To Claim The Car Logbook Method (Free Car Logbook Template)
The car logbook method is a good way to track your car expenses and claim them on your tax return (to increase your tax refund). But, you need to keep a car logbook. If you use your car for work purposes, the ATO will let you make a claim on your tax return for some car-related […]
Tax Tips and Tax Deductions for Freelancers
Are you giving freelance work a go? Your freelancer tax deductions and tax tips are right here! Whether your video skills are in high demand, your Airtasker gigs have amped up or you are totally nailing it in the cupcake game, this freelancer tax deductions blog will be a massive help to you at tax […]
Uber tax issues: A tax guide for Uber drivers
Uber has taken Australia by storm as a great way to earn additional income. But there may be serious Uber tax problems ahead unless you do things the right way. Uber is a unique, flexible opportunity to earn a side income for almost anyone with a good car. But there are important things to consider […]
An Uber Driver’s Tax Case Study: 8 steps to do Uber the right way
When you drive for Uber, it’s important to know what your Uber driver tax obligations are. This driver got it right from the start. Here’s how: Judah is a professional person working a professional job. He’s university-educated with a full time job in his chosen career. Judah is also an Uber driver, and he’s doing […]
Airbnb Tax Information: Tax tips for Airbnb hosts
How does Airbnb affect your tax return? Here’s your guide to everything you need to know about Airbnb tax On a non-business level, Airbnb offers a great opportunity to earn some extra cash by renting out that spare room, or a holiday home that would be quiet for much of the year. However, Airbnb hosts […]
Is access to money biggest factor for new business startups?
Online chatter about business startups and entrepreneurship usually raises psychology, upbringing and personality traits such as tenacity and risk taking as predictors for an individual’s potential entrepreneurship. Authors and much-quoted business people like Richard Branson preach that business success hinges on passion, following a dream and trying to make a difference. According to the HBR article […]
