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      In their words: Women at work Q&A
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      In their words: Women at work Q&A

      This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible women we work with—their passion,...
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      Comprehensive guide to estate planning

      Comprehensive guide to estate planning

      Our educational estate planning resource to ensure you're on the right track
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      Estate planning health check

      Estate planning health check

      Estate planning made easy
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      SMSF Connect

      SMSF Connect

      SMSF Connect Educational Resource
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      What can I expect from my financial advisor?

      What can I expect from my financial advisor?

      What can I expect from my financial advisor?
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      How to get financially organised

      How to get financially organised

      How to get financially organised?
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      What is included in my estate and what isn't?

      What is included in my estate and what isn't?

      When preparing a Will many people mistakenly believe that everything that they own, or have an...
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      Ensure your financial freedom by setting SMART financial objectives

      Ensure your financial freedom by setting SMART financial objectives

      When you come to see us for your first financial planning meeting we will obviously want to know...
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      How do you qualify for Age Pension?

      How do you qualify for Age Pension?

      The area of the age pension can be difficult to understand and there are very limited ways in which...
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      How does life insurance work?

      How does life insurance work?

      Life insurance is also called life cover or death cover. It pays a lump sum to your beneficiaries...
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      5 steps to become financially organised

      5 steps to become financially organised

      We often have clients asking us, ‘how can we be better financially organised?’ Being financially...
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      Trauma Insurance - what is it and why do I need it?

      Trauma Insurance - what is it and why do I need it?

      Trauma Insurance can often be forgotten about when looking at personal insurance cover. Its purpose...
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      Total and permanent disability insurance

      Total and permanent disability insurance

      Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance is designed to pay out a lump sum of money in the...
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      How superannuation is dealt with in the event of your death?

      How superannuation is dealt with in the event of your death?

      A Binding Death Benefit Nomination so as the name suggests is binding on the trustee. It’s legally...
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      How do I get paid a pension from super?

      How do I get paid a pension from super?

      What is an account based pension?
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      How much superannuation do I need when I retire?

      How much superannuation do I need when I retire?

      Wealth Managers are frequently asked, 'How much Super do I need to retire?' and the truth is that...
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      What you need to know about probate

      What you need to know about probate

      If you’re named as Executor in a Will, you may first need to apply for Probate.
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      What is an Advance Health Directive and what does it do?

      What is an Advance Health Directive and what does it do?

      After a severe medical condition or event, many people are unable to communicate their wishes....
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      Why do I need a Will and how do I make a valid Will?

      Why do I need a Will and how do I make a valid Will?

      Wills are a really important document. They're going to ensure that the assets that you've built up...
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      What do you need to do to successfully manage your SMSF?
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      What do you need to do to successfully manage your SMSF?

      You've decided to put your retirement funds into an SMSF. That's Great! What else do you need to do...
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      Matters to consider when managing your SMSF investment strategy

      Matters to consider when managing your SMSF investment strategy

      The SIS (Superannuation Industry (Supervision)) Regulations state that 'The trustee of the entity...
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      Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) Pros and Cons

      Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) Pros and Cons

      There's a lot of hype about superannuation, and rightly so. With around 74% of Australians holding...
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      When can I retire?

      When can I retire?

      One of the most common questions we are asked is, "When can I retire?" Most people will assume that...
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      Income protection insurance

      Income protection insurance

      Your ability to earn an income is your biggest asset. Which is why income protection insurance is...
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      Why you need a Power of Attorney

      Why you need a Power of Attorney

      Power of Attorney (POA) is a formal document that is a delegation of authority from one person (the...
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      'SMSF Smart' an SMSF trustee webinar

      'SMSF Smart' an SMSF trustee webinar

      Ulton Partners, Kylie Wright and Bernard Whebell presented a SMSF Trustee Webinar “SMSF Smart”...
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      Empower your business with an external CFO

      Empower your business with an external CFO

      Empower your business with an External CFO
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      How the building industry can survive uncertain times
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      How the building industry can survive uncertain times

      If cashflow concerns are keeping you up at night – you’re not alone.
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      Current Grants - Disaster assistance for businesses and individuals
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      Current Grants - Disaster assistance for businesses and individuals

      Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants - Business Related Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery...
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      WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN - Words of Wisdom from Women in Business
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      WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN - Words of Wisdom from Women in Business

      At Ulton, we’re passionate about supporting women in business – no matter how big or small the...
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      How to choose an advisor to sell your business
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      How to choose an advisor to sell your business

      Selling your business is a decision not to be taken lightly.. You’ve worked hard to create a...
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      Is it a scam?
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      Is it a scam?

      New data released
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      Strategic advantages of an outsourced CFO
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      Strategic advantages of an outsourced CFO

      In the past, CFOs were often viewed as the head ‘bean counters’ in their organisations because they...
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      8 Essential M&A Valuation Methods
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      8 Essential M&A Valuation Methods

      Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a significant role in the business landscape. Many consider M&A...
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      Have you outgrown your business structure?
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      Have you outgrown your business structure?

      Few businesses stay at their start-up size. As they grow and mature, all kinds of changes take...
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      5 Growth Strategies for Small Businesses
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      5 Growth Strategies for Small Businesses

      Every business starts small. With a strong idea and an ambitious team to execute the vision,...
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      How to make your business ready for sale in 5 years
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      How to make your business ready for sale in 5 years

      It is only natural that many company leaders reach a point in their tenure where they are ready to...
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      Check your growth plan to future-proof your business
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      Check your growth plan to future-proof your business

      Most owners of small and medium-sized businesses likely put together a growth plan when they're...
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      Cashflow strategies: reducing debtor days
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      Cashflow strategies: reducing debtor days

      When it comes to business stability, cashflow is king. If you run out of cash, your best-laid plans...
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      Signs your business needs a health check
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      Signs your business needs a health check

      From time to time, even the most successful businesses encounter some bumps in the road. However,...
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      Meeting Customer Expectations Post COVID-19
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      Meeting Customer Expectations Post COVID-19

      In the short amount of time that COVID-19 has been part of our lives, it’s reshaped the way we...
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      What's keeping the business owners of Australia up at night?
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      What's keeping the business owners of Australia up at night?

      Business owners in Australia have plenty to worry about day in and day out - after all, they are...
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      How can you remove inefficiencies to improve profits?
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      How can you remove inefficiencies to improve profits?

      Many businesses accept inefficiencies as a fact of life - whether they know about them or not. It...
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      Speed up the pace of implementation to achieve sustainable profit.
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      Speed up the pace of implementation to achieve sustainable profit.

      The pace of doing business is speeding up, not slowing down. Each year the pressure grows across...
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      COVID-19 Business Assistance Finder
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      COVID-19 Business Assistance Finder

      Use this tool to discover what support is available to you.
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      JobKeeper Payments Package – Rules Now Registered.
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      JobKeeper Payments Package – Rules Now Registered.

      JobKeeper Payments Package – Rules Now Registered Commences from fortnight starting 30 March 2020...
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      Crisis Management and Business Survival Checklist
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      Crisis Management and Business Survival Checklist

      How do businesses stay afloat in times of crisis? What business survival strategies can you...
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      COVID-19 – Business Financial Assistance - Federal and Qld Governments*
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      COVID-19 – Business Financial Assistance - Federal and Qld Governments*

      The key business focused support packages available are summarised below, please click on the...
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      Coronavirus Business Assistance – Federal and State Government responses – so far….
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      Coronavirus Business Assistance – Federal and State Government responses – so far….

      Coronavirus Business Assistance – Federal and State Government responses – so far….
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      Company Director Alert: Has your company paid its BAS debts?
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      Company Director Alert: Has your company paid its BAS debts?

      GST component now included in Director’s Penalty Notice regime, from 1 April 2020.
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      “Is your real estate used in a business?” The Commissioner tells Eichmann the Builder – “No it isn’t.”
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      “Is your real estate used in a business?” The Commissioner tells Eichmann the Builder – “No it isn’t.”

      Some of the most effective tax savings are to be found in the Small Business Capital Gains Tax...
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      Should I claim property depreciation if it will later add to the Capital Gains Tax?
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      Should I claim property depreciation if it will later add to the Capital Gains Tax?

      A common question among property investors is whether depreciation is worth claiming if it will...
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      Here's your end of financial year wrap up
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      Here's your end of financial year wrap up

      The topics covered in this blog are a snapshot of some of the things to consider as we head towards...
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      Aspiring business students boost career opportunities thanks to Ulton
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      Aspiring business students boost career opportunities thanks to Ulton

      Two Bundaberg local students have outshone their peers and secured valuable paid work experience as...
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      SMEs must be mindful of the Casual Conversion Clause in Modern Awards
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      SMEs must be mindful of the Casual Conversion Clause in Modern Awards

      Casual employees may request conversion to permanent employment from 1 October 2018.
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      Luxury Car Tax Refund for Primary Producers and Tourism Operators
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      Luxury Car Tax Refund for Primary Producers and Tourism Operators

      The Palaszczuk Government’s tax on ‘luxury vehicles’ commences 1 July 2018 imposing an extra 2%...
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      Low and middle-income earners benefit from personal income tax package 'green light'

      Low and middle-income earners benefit from personal income tax package 'green light'

      The media is buzzing with news of the Turnbull Government’s personal income tax package for low and...
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      Vacation program leads to fresh faces at Ulton
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      Vacation program leads to fresh faces at Ulton

      Three students from Ulton’s vacation program have secured full-time permanent traineeships...
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      The rise of Bitcoin and the likely tax implications that might follow
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      The rise of Bitcoin and the likely tax implications that might follow

      Bitcoin- the fuss isn’t just about the price!
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      Students kick-start career with Ulton's vacation program
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      Students kick-start career with Ulton's vacation program

      Two students from Bundaberg's Shalom College have outshone their peers and secured valuable paid...
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      Employing casuals is cost effective but there are traps.
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      Employing casuals is cost effective but there are traps.

      Small businesses are frequently employing casuals to meet fluctuating workloads. It makes sense....
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      09/11/16 Superannuation Legislation Changes – Part 1 – Opportunities for Non Concessional (NCC) Contributions
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      09/11/16 Superannuation Legislation Changes – Part 1 – Opportunities for Non Concessional (NCC) Contributions

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      Delegating tips to make your life easier
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      Delegating tips to make your life easier

      If you can free up an hour a day, you’ll create a month a year for yourself. If you’re a business...
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      Introducing Ulton's New SMSF Accounting Solution – Class Super
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      Introducing Ulton's New SMSF Accounting Solution – Class Super

      Ulton are pleased to advise our clients that we have partnered with Class Super ("Class”) for the...
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      CGT Withholding for Property Transactions – from 1 July 2016
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      CGT Withholding for Property Transactions – from 1 July 2016

      The new financial year will see a new obligation to be levied on the sellers and purchasers of...
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