Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty: one last chance to pay compulsory superannuation for non-complying employers who employ “contractors” – Williams + Hughes
By Williams + Hughes Employee versus contractor? Are you sure? Over the past decade many Australian companies have retained the services of people who claim they are "contractors" not employees. Usually the "contractor" wants to be paid a gross fee/remuneration,...
The Great Australian Dream: Home Ownership for Millennials! – Rex Matthews | Loanmonster
By Rex Matthews Is the Great Australian Dream to own your own home over? That’s the question on the lips of Millennials around Australia… and indeed many of their parents who are still providing a roof over the head of these 20-plus somethings. Owning your own home...
A lower buffer is better for borrowers – Rex Matthews | Loanmonster
By Rex Matthews The APRA change is essentially about improving serviceability – your ability to make the repayments on a regular basis. On top of the deposit you have, a lender will look at your income, living expenses and existing debt to calculate whether you’ll...
The lowdown on Facebook groups
I’m sure you’re a member of at least one Facebook group and there many to choose from depending on the business you are in and your reason for joining. So why are they important for business owners? I think it’s easier to answer what Facebook Groups are not. They...
New Year, New Goals
Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions yet? Being more organised, reducing debt, becoming healthier or ensuring you have enough sleep are all common New Year’s resolutions. They have certainly featured in my list of goals for the new year over the years. But...
SBA Members Support Innovation
Are you innovative in your business? You possibly are. As small business owners we have to think creatively to tackle those niggly issues we deal with on a day-to-day basis. But does innovation mean to you? Is it about the technology? Is it about processes? Is it...
Business Innovators Challenge – Brand your robot!
Do you believe in innovation, creativity and supporting local small business? "A business has to be involving, it has to be fun and it...
It is our honour and our pleasure!
It takes time, energy and commitment to put on an Awards Night and a cast of 1000s (well four actually) to make sure the show goes well. So why bother? Stirling Business Association has hosted annual awards nights numerous times during our forty year history. It is...
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED – Stirling Small Business Awards 2017
Thank you to everyone who nominated their business in our 2017 Small Business Awards. Our wonderful judges have confirmed the quality of the nominations received this year were outstanding, making the judging process extremely difficult. We are very proud of our small...