Investment property: Renting out at non commercial rates

Let’s say you have the following scenario: Market rent for your investment property is $500 per week but you are a great friend or family member and renting out your property at $300 per week instead. Although it is very nice and welcome by the recipient – this does have tax consequences. Read on.

Positive Media Coverage for Your Business

Media relations is not about selling your products or services – that is what other sales and marketing tools are for. For a small-to-medium sized business, it usually means identifying the media outlets that are watering holes where many of your ideal customers gather, and being included in those media outlets in a positive way that shows that you are helpful, knowledgeable and accessible. Read on for more!

Deductions against Government Assistance Payments

You may have heard about the recent Anstis decision held by the High Court of Australia where a student was able to claim study expenses against her government assistance payout. Please review the circumstances for the 2011 financial year and note the change made by the recently handed down Budget.

FletcherFind#5 – Interview with Michael Halligan of Engage Marketing

An inspiring and ever resourceful business owner that is going great guns is Michael Halligan. Catch this brief introduction to the man behind the ever growing marketing business – Engage Marketing.

Moving premises? – Don’t forget to tell

Moving houses or offices physically is often seen as the most difficult and stressful step. But once you’re in or just before, you may wish to update your contact details with the providers below, otherwise your actual move may become even more chaotic in the short term.