New Year changes in Superannuation Guarantee Contributions!

Advivo Accountants and Business Advisors Brisbane explains the new super guarantee obligations effective from 1 January 2020 and what you need to do... If you’ve heard the recent ATO announcements, you’ll know the way Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) are calculated has changed. Effective from 1 January 2020, salary sacrifice amounts can no longer be used [...]

Focusing Back on your Business Post-Christmas Break

Advivo Accountants and Business Advisors Brisbane share tips and strategic tools for focusing back on your business post-Christmas break… Happy New Year and welcome back to work! After your well-deserved Christmas break, you may find yourself stuck in holiday mode and potentially lacking your business drive. To take your business to the next level and […]

5 Budgeting and Cash Flow Tips and Tricks

Advivo Accountants and Business Advisors Brisbane share 5 tips and tricks to help prevent cash flow shortages in the new year. The top reason small businesses fail is obvious but all-too-common: they run out of money. As we know a business cannot operate very long when cash outflow exceeds cash inflow and therefore it’s crucial […]

ICP Commercialisation Project of an Innovative Toy – The Zzzopa Story

Almost eighteen months ago an inventor approached us with an innovative idea of a unique toy. In November 2019, it was soft-launched into the market and exciting prospects of global distribution are now being contemplated. To give readers an insight into what it takes to commercialise innovative products or technologies, the story of the Zzzopa […]

Don’t Spend Another Dollar on ASIC Late Fees!

As your ASIC registered agent, Advivo monitors your compliance requirements and informs you when fees are due, we even follow you up if you fail to respond in a timely manner. We do this as we do not want to see your money wasted on ASIC late fees. Every year your company will receive an […]

Have you been treating Annual Leave Correctly for Compulsory Superannuation Purposes?

Advivo shares how to correctly process annual leave for compulsory superannuation purposes over the busy holiday period… Over the Christmas and New Year period, many of our clients ask us for assistance with employee leave entitlements. To help you get by the busy holiday period, we have put together a list of everything you need […]

Plan your Staffing for 2020 and get your Payroll Right

As you plan your overall 2020 business strategy, now is a better time than ever to audit what’s working and what needs to be changed when considering staffing and payroll requirements. Planning Your Staffing Requirements When planning for 2020, your staffing requirements are a key component; you might ask yourself the following questions: Are you […]

Data Security: Simple, Automated and Secure Protection

Advivo shares online data security software tools to help protect against cybercrime, secure data and protect core business operations. With the advancements in information and communication technologies, opportunities for criminals to engage in illegal transnational activities have significantly expanded. The Cyber Security Review, led by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, found that [...]

Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) – FAQs

Advivo answers some Frequently Asked Questions on the superannuation guarantee including, what it means for employers, the significant charges for getting it wrong and how to avoid them. With Single Touch Payroll now in place, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has access to Superannuation information right away. What does this mean for business owners? If [...]

Tips on How to Prepare Your Business Grant Applications

Advivo shares insights into the process of grant applications to help take your business to the next level Every grant application is different, from funding to help you hit the ground running, to smaller grants designed to support your business development. There are federal or state grants that will suit your financial needs and enable […]