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For small and family businesses in Queensland, the impact of extreme weather events can be...
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In 2022, Harvard Business Review author Christie Hunter Arscott ran a study on the dynamics of...
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As we approach International Women’s Day 2025, the theme "March Forward" serves as a powerful...
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Our workplace laws have changed. Some of those changes are now in effect for all businesses...
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Legislation referred to as ‘Closing the Loopholes (number 2)…’ was passed by Parliament late in...
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This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible women we work with—their passion,...
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On 2 June 2023, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down its decision in theAnnual Wage Review...
When preparing a Will many people mistakenly believe that everything that they own, or have an...
When you come to see us for your first financial planning meeting we will obviously want to know...
The area of the age pension can be difficult to understand and there are very limited ways in which...
Life insurance is also called life cover or death cover. It pays a lump sum to your beneficiaries...
We often have clients asking us, ‘how can we be better financially organised?’ Being financially...
Trauma Insurance can often be forgotten about when looking at personal insurance cover. Its purpose...
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance is designed to pay out a lump sum of money in the...
A Binding Death Benefit Nomination so as the name suggests is binding on the trustee. It’s legally...
Wealth Managers are frequently asked, 'How much Super do I need to retire?' and the truth is that...
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If you’re named as Executor in a Will, you may first need to apply for Probate.
After a severe medical condition or event, many people are unable to communicate their wishes....
Wills are a really important document. They're going to ensure that the assets that you've built up...
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You've decided to put your retirement funds into an SMSF. That's Great! What else do you need to do...
The SIS (Superannuation Industry (Supervision)) Regulations state that 'The trustee of the entity...
There's a lot of hype about superannuation, and rightly so. With around 74% of Australians holding...
One of the most common questions we are asked is, "When can I retire?" Most people will assume that...
Your ability to earn an income is your biggest asset. Which is why income protection insurance is...
Power of Attorney (POA) is a formal document that is a delegation of authority from one person (the...
Ulton Partners, Kylie Wright and Bernard Whebell presented a SMSF Trustee Webinar “SMSF Smart”...
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Changes to workplace sexual harassment laws.Prohibition is set to ‘cure the cause not the effect!’
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Respect at work – Fair Work Commissioner rejects Stop-Bullying claim. Common sense prevails.
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Respect at work - unlawful sex discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation
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No leniency for a small business that failed to provide training for its employees
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Could you pay your employees with ‘more time’ ?
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Are you experiencing a high level of absenteeism in your business? Employees taking leave due to...
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With our low unemployment rate and a skills shortage, many businesses across the board are relying...
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Why is a written employment agreement/contract necessary for employees covered by a modern award?
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The Fair Work Commission handed down its decision to increase minimum wageseffective 1 July 2022 on...
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If cashflow concerns are keeping you up at night – you’re not alone.
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Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants - Business Related Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery...
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At Ulton, we’re passionate about supporting women in business – no matter how big or small the...
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Schedule X – unpaid pandemic leave was provided for in 99 modern Awards in 2020, in response to the...
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Employers can no longer make superannuation payments to their default super fund if a new employee...
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Selling your business is a decision not to be taken lightly.. You’ve worked hard to create a...
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In the past, CFOs were often viewed as the head ‘bean counters’ in their organisations because they...
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a significant role in the business landscape. Many consider M&A...
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Few businesses stay at their start-up size. As they grow and mature, all kinds of changes take...
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Every business starts small. With a strong idea and an ambitious team to execute the vision,...
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Recent changes to the Fair Work Act for casual employment and an employer’s obligations. The Fair...
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The Fair Work Act and other legislation impacting employer / employee relationships can be...
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It is only natural that many company leaders reach a point in their tenure where they are ready to...
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Most owners of small and medium-sized businesses likely put together a growth plan when they're...
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When the economy is going well, companies need to be more aware of whether they are over- or...
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Having an experienced, knowledgeable employee leave your company - for any reason - can be an...
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Terminating someone's employment is never an easy decision, but there are circumstances in which...
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When it comes to business stability, cashflow is king. If you run out of cash, your best-laid plans...
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From time to time, even the most successful businesses encounter some bumps in the road. However,...
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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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Employer Alert — Are you applying the right method when calculating overtime for your casual...
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Business owners in Australia have plenty to worry about day in and day out - after all, they are...
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Many businesses accept inefficiencies as a fact of life - whether they know about them or not. It...
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Could underpayment of wages be ‘stealing’?
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The Government has amended the Fair Work Act (FW Act) to assist employers (that meet the...
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Good news for employers - common sense prevails The High Court has ruled that the method of...
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The pace of doing business is speeding up, not slowing down. Each year the pressure grows across...
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Use this tool to discover what support is available to you.
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JobKeeper Payments Package – Rules Now Registered Commences from fortnight starting 30 March 2020...
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How do businesses stay afloat in times of crisis? What business survival strategies can you...
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The Fair Work Act (FW Act) was amended just before Easter (9 April 2020) to support the Jobkeeper...
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On 8 April 2020, the Fair Work Commission made the decision to insert a new schedule, Schedule X, ...
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The key business focused support packages available are summarised below, please click on the...
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How to stand down your employees when circumstances go beyond your control? The Federal Government...
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Coronavirus Business Assistance – Federal and State Government responses – so far….
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GST component now included in Director’s Penalty Notice regime, from 1 April 2020.
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Some of the most effective tax savings are to be found in the Small Business Capital Gains Tax...
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What do employers need to know? Underpayment of wages, headlined ‘Wage Theft’ in the media, is...
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Employer Alert How will the changes impact your business? Late last year, the Fair Work Information...
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A common question among property investors is whether depreciation is worth claiming if it will...
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Are you paying your employees too much when it comes to annual leave loading and super...
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The topics covered in this blog are a snapshot of some of the things to consider as we head towards...
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Employers are now protected from casual employees ‘double-dipping’ under the Fair Work Act...
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Are you having a Christmas party? What steps have you put in place to ensure the health and safety...
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Two Bundaberg local students have outshone their peers and secured valuable paid work experience as...
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Casual employees may request conversion to permanent employment from 1 October 2018.
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The journey to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) compliance can be overwhelming for many SMEs. It’s...
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We are one month into the new financial year already.As a business owner, you may be taking this...
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The Palaszczuk Government’s tax on ‘luxury vehicles’ commences 1 July 2018 imposing an extra 2%...
The media is buzzing with news of the Turnbull Government’s personal income tax package for low and...
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On 2nd April 2018, significant changes to the Real Estate Award 2010 'Award'took effect.
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Three students from Ulton’s vacation program have secured full-time permanent traineeships...
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Bitcoin- the fuss isn’t just about the price!
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Two students from Bundaberg's Shalom College have outshone their peers and secured valuable paid...
Most small businesses can't justify employing a permanent Human Resources Manager. So it's no...
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The Fair Work Commission Full Bench has ruled in favour of inserting a ‘casual conversion’ clause...
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Small businesses are frequently employing casuals to meet fluctuating workloads. It makes sense....
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For many SMEs, managing their workforce is often trial and error. Mistakes are made – some costly -...
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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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Ulton are pleased to advise our clients that we have partnered with Class Super ("Class”) for the...
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The new financial year will see a new obligation to be levied on the sellers and purchasers of...
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