A huge thank you to everyone who attended our ‘Thank You’ evening last Tuesday and made it such a success. The cheeses from Udder Delights and the wines from Church & Palmer were great and well received by everyone there. Your support of the venue, a new Cellar Door, for Church & Palmer Wines, our long-time friends … Continue reading Jaguar Thank You Evening →

Discounting is a very common practice and can help business owners to move stock, attract new customers, or reach sales targets during certain slow periods, especially in a tough economy. Discounting can be temporary or semi-permanent, but its use should be carefully monitored to ensure you are achieving the intended results. For whatever reason a … Continue reading Discount to grow your business? →

Article by Grant Field Chairman MGI. Published in smartcompany.com.au 9th Sept 2016 It’s usually easier to look back after a business has failed and identify why, than it is to save a business from failing in the first place. In my view there are a number of reasons for this, not the least of which … Continue reading Don’t bury your head in the sand: If your business is struggling, wake up! →

Important update for Employers   The Fair Work Commission has handed down a decision varying some of the Modern Awards with new or changed terms about taking time off instead of payment for overtime. The changes take effect from the first full pay period on or after 22 August 2016. The decision allows an employer … Continue reading Changes in Modern Awards re Overtime →

Reprint from SmartCompany.com.au 15 June 2016 ENGEL SCHMIDL / Monday, June 16 2014 “Miscoding bank transactions, failing to keep accounts up to date and losing touch with your accountant are among the most common slip-ups made by SMEs at the end of the financial year, according to a survey released by the Institute of Public … Continue reading The five most common mistakes SMEs make at tax time →