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Growing your small business
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Is your business growing? Do you know what to do next? This course will help you plan to grow your business successfully and profitably. It considers business growth options, as well as considerations before making business decisions.
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Strategies for improving your cash flow
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Cash flow management is critical to the success of any business, but it’s not always easy to find ways to improve your cash flow. Examine your business for potential improvements using your financial records and the digital business performance check tool. Explore seven key strategies that may improve the cash flow of your business.
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Hiring workers
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If you are thinking about hiring employees for your business, you can learn what to consider before hiring employees and your obligations as an employer. This does not cover how to pay your employees.
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Considering your small business viability
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Are you at a business crossroads? Unsure whether you should continue in business? Learn how to use the Business viability assessment tool. It provides information about your business viability to help you and your professional advisors in your decision-making.
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Using your business money and assets
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There are several options on how to pay yourself if your business is a company or trust. It’s important to understand the options and their different rules and record requirements so you can be sure you’re paying yourself correctly.
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Running a self-managed super fund (SMSF)
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A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a trust run for the sole purpose of providing retirement benefits to its members or their beneficiaries if a member dies before retirement. As a trustee you must manage your SMSF honestly and with skills and diligence. When running an SMSF there are several activities trustees must undertake to manage the fund effectively.
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Record keeping
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Did you know that successful businesses keep good records and use technology to run their business? Good record keeping helps you know the state of your business at any time which helps you manage your business successfully. You’re also legally required to keep records of all transactions relating to your tax and super affairs while you’re running a business.
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Personal services income
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Personal services income (PSI) is income produced mainly from your skills or efforts as an individual. When the PSI rules apply to your income, they affect how you report that PSI and the deductions you can claim. Find out if you are receiving PSI and if the PSI rules apply to you
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Depreciation
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You may be able to claim depreciation for the decline in value of assets you own over time. This course covers what assets you can claim depreciation for and outlines the rules you may be able to use when claiming depreciation. It also looks at tools that help to calculate depreciation.
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Fuel tax credits
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You may be able to claim credits (that is, get money back) for fuel you use in your small business. Find out if the fuel and business activities you undertake are eligible for fuel tax credits. Learn how to calculate and claim fuel tax credits.