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Bare you Feet - Caloundra City News article

"Barefoot bowls for a good cause"

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The Loan Flag We have competitive finance waiting for you Read More
Bare your feet for Charity $4000 raised for Sunshine Coast Childrens Therapy Centre Read More
Work Life Balance What is the real reason for working too hard? Read More
Economics and Strategy Where to in 2009? Read More
Behaviour at Christmas parties Workplace issues with Christmas Drinks Read More
Education Refund

From 1st July, 2008, Tax Offsets for education expenses.

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Have you enough insurance this storm season?? Predictions are that this summer, storms will be a regular addition to our weather patterns. Read More
Tax help for people affected by storms

Residents affected by the recent severe storm activity in SE Queensland get some tax relief.

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FREE Investment Market Seminar Seminar exploring the world and local investment markets - At the PJT Office, Tuesday 2nd December at 6:30pm. Read More
Bare your feet for Charity The annual PJT Accountants and Business Advisors Charity Bowls day - Friday 28th November, from 1pm at Kawana Bowls Club  Read More
SUPERANNUATION - The truths and myths.

A brief look at self-managed super.

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PUB CLUB

Pub Club is a PJT Accountants and Business advisors initiative to bring hoteliers together to grow their business.

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What is happening.....? How to prepare in these uncertain economic times Read More
Professional Business of the Year PJT Accountants named professional business of the year by the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Read More
"allinsure" - Business Insurance Specialists Have you ever been left wonedring if you have the right cover? Read More
How to Succeed in Business

 

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Family Business Latest Survey results show family businesses have an edge but they need to beware of other issues. Read More
The Global Markets What is happening in the global markets and how will this effect us in Australia? Read More
Client opens new office in Caloundra Mick Demnar becomes the Caloundra representative for "Smith & Sons" Read More
Lending Reviews

What is a lending review?

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Gaming News Where are the prices of Poker Machines heading. Read More
Business Women of the Year.

Melanie Jacobson and Jodie Thompson are nominated as best of the best.

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Interest Rate Cut in September?! Some experts tip the Reserve Bank to decrease rates by 0.5% in September. Read More
PJT's Premium Funding for Clients

One sure way to ensure that your cash flow is better managed and less stressful is to finance your larger bills PJT use Premium Funding. PJT has Premium Funding options available that are not as expensive as you may think.

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10 Steps to Improve Staff Morale

What is the value of motivated employees?

While many companies concentrate on improving the bottom line, few spend much time on employee morale. But many management specialists note that productivity and morale are related. Morale is not some abstract concept but a tangible factor that contributes to quality work and efficiency. Read More
Audit Insurance

Every taxpayer, salary or wage earner, company, firm, trust or partnership can expect to be audited at least once within the next four years by the Australian Tax Office since the introduction of the new tax system, GST and BAS (Business Activity Statements).

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Swan says Banks must justify their Rate increases

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says retail banks need to justify their mortgage rate actions to working families.

The country's largest home lender - the Commonwealth Bank of Australia - today announced it was raising its standard variable mortgage rate by 0.14 per cent to 9.58 per cent from Monday. Read More
Where is the Cash??

It is a new financial year and this means that your business should be in financial review mode. Now is the time to review what happened and develop a new set of goals for the coming twelve months.

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Credit crunch to hit harder over the next year

Nearly half of Australian businesses have been affected by the fallout from the global crunch but the worst could still be around the corner, a credit insurance company says.

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7 Simple Steps: Growing Your Profit Margin

Time and time again we see how businesses tend to look over the small things because there is so much else going on in the business around them. Wayne Patten has experienced this exact situation in many of the Hotels he deals with. To help you get your business in order, follow Wayne's 7 Simple Steps to Boost Your Profit Margin.

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Essential Components of Credit Applications
There are a few 'essential components' to make a winning credit application. To help you to decide which of your customers should be granted credit terms, it's important to have a credit application form/agreement. Read More
How to Manage One Of Your Largest Investments Good Inventory or Stock Control may be defined as the activities and techniques required to maintain the desired level of inventory necessary to ensure that a certain level of sales may be maintained by a business. Read More
Managing the Assets & Working Capital of Your Business The way in which you manage your business' Assets and Working Capital is vital to your survival and prosperity. Effective asset management is instrumental in increasing the return your Assets provide while making sure your Assets are working and continue to work for you. Read More
Your Super Life Uncovered! We asked our Senior Accountants what you should be doing with your Superannuation at each stage in your life.  It is important people formulate appropriate wealth strategies to different financial stages of life. Read More
How to Manage Your Debtors Having an effective credit policy and collection procedure in place is one of the most vital facets of owning your own business. When it comes to customers who are unwilling to pay on time it can mean the difference between business success or failure. Read More
3 Ways To Grow Your Super

Follow these 3 simple hassle free steps to increase your Super.

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Borrowing Opportunities with Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF's)

The Federal Governement recently did a back flip over the longstanding ban on borrowing by self managed super funds (SMSF's). Want to know where you stand and what borrowing opportunities you may have?

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Fuel Tax Credits: get money back for your business Did you know that from 1 July 2008 most businesses can claim fuel tax credits? If you haven't checked your eligibility for a while, you may want to check again. Read More
Home Buyers Lose Out In Tax Change

Ironically new home buyers are constituents the Rudd Government has championed since its election. Property Council of Australia director Trevor Cooke said certain housing developers would now pay a greater proportion of their income in GST and would pass on that cost to buyers.

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How to Succeed in Business Every one has their own definition of success. PJT's definition of success is to be happy while working at something that you believe in and are passionate about. Here are six steps to help you achieve success. Read More
Employers - are you ready for super changes?

Changes to super from 1 July 2008 may affect the way some employers calculate the super guarantee contributions they make on behalf of their employees.

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4 Tips for judging your Super Fund's Investment Performance Your fund's investment performance usually makes a big difference to how much you will have to retire on.
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Current Market Volatility, how is it affecting you?

The current market volatility may be causing some people to become worried about the investment performance of their superannuation fund.

 

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3 Ways to grow your Super Discover 3 simple ways to grow your Superannuation. Read More
Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) Investment Strategies

What is an investment strategy and why is every Superannuation Fund obligated to have one?

An Investment Strategy is a documented plan for making, holding and realising a Superannuation Fund's assets or investments.

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How do I get the best home loan with these constant rate rises? Borrowers should review their home loan as the market changes and individual requirements change. Read More
ALCo takes out Wholesale Aggregator of the Year 2008 On Friday 29th of February, at the MFAA Awards for Excellence - ALCo won the Wholesale Aggregator of the Year. Read More
ALCo 1 0f 3 Finalists in MFAA Excellence Awards Australian Loan Company has been selected as one of three finalists in the MFAA Excellence Awards. Read More
Is FIXING the way to go in the current climate?

According to recent studies, one in four borrowers are now choosing a fixed-rated home loan. But if you think that by fixing your interest rate you're saving money, you could be wrong. There is a lot more to consider than just the interest rate.

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A Will for your business??

A normal will as most people know them is fairly straight forward. A business will is no different.

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Stepping onto the property ladder in 2008?

First-time investors stepping onto the property ladder in the new year can make some common mistakes when claiming rental deductions.

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Tax help for people affected by NSW & QLD floods

With recent flooding in NSW and Queensland the Tax Office has assured affected residents they don't need to worry about their tax at this time.

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Protection of employees super entitlements

Recent changes to the Corporations Act 2001 mean employees of failed companies have a better chance of getting their super entitlements back.

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Hoteliers keep up to date accounts

With the reduction of Poker Machine Tender Prices and increased competition in the marketplace, sound financial and management advice is paramount in ensuring you maximise your selling price for the hotel.

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Looking to retire in 2008?

If you are 55 and over, you now have the option of easing into retirement. You can reduce your working hours without reducing your income. You can top up your reduced income with a regular ‘income stream' from your superannuation savings. This is called the transition to retirement measure.

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Wayne Patten - Rookie of the Year - QRDA

Wayne Patten in his first year of motor racing is honoured with "Rookie of the Year" status at the yearly presentations of the Queensland Racing Drivers Association.

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Finalist in Business Excellence Awards

PJT Accountants and Business Advisors were shortlisted with 19 other professional firms on the coast in the final of the Sunshine Coast Business Excellence Awards.

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PJT Offers new Financial Services

PJT would like to introduce some new and exciting services that we wish all our clients to get familiar with, and when needed utilise to ensure that all your Financial Service Products stay with your trusted team at PJT. our new services include Wealth Planning, Risk and Finance.

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How to minimise Investment Risk

In many cases, people put all their "eggs into one basket". That is they have broken one of the most basic rules of investment and have not diversified their investments. Mark Cann can help you structure an investment portfolio that best suits you. 

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Super Co-contribution

The super co-contribution was introduced from 1 July 2003. It is an Australian Government initiative to help low to middle income earners save for their retirement.

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Car Fringe Benefits Records

Some employers are using inaccurate methods in dealing with the fringe benefits tax (FBT) obligations resulting from providing car benefits to their employees, the Tax Office has warned.

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Only one month left to lodge your tax return The Tax Office today reminded people that the 31 October deadline to lodge income tax returns is only one month away. Read More
Better super reforms drive record contributions The Treasurer welcomes the latest Quarterly Superannuation Performance report released today by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. The report shows record growth in super contributions for the June 2007 quarter.

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