<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Trilogy Professional Group</title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/</link><description><![CDATA[Trilogy Professional Group RSS]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><managingEditor>info@trilogygroup.com.au (Trilogy Professional Group)</managingEditor><generator>Trilogy Professional Group</generator><language>en</language><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/"/><item><title><![CDATA[10k Limit on Cash Payments to Business]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/10k-limit-on-cash-payments-to-business</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/99788</guid><description><![CDATA[One of the interesting approaches to tackling the black economy in the recent 2018-19 Federal Budget was the announcement of a $10,000 limit on cash payments to business.

 Unrecorded and untaxed transactions that occur in the community are estimated at up to 3% of GDP or around $50 billion. We have all seen examples of the black economy in action in the form of cash payments and money not ringing through a retailer&#39;s till. This initiative targets high value transactions that are genera...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB2041/blogImages/5b45537ccd2d9.png" type="image/png" length="861660"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[20k Accelerated Deductions for Small Business Extended Another Year]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/20k-accelerated-deductions-for-small-business-extended-another-year</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/99789</guid><description><![CDATA[The ability for small business entities to claim an immediate deduction for assets costing less than $20,000 has been extended for another 12 months until 30 June 2019.

 From 1 July 2019, the immediate deduction threshold will reduce back to $1,000.&nbsp;
There are no limits to the number of times you can use the immediate deduction assuming your cashflow supports the purchases.

 If your business is registered for GST, the cost of the asset needs to be less than $20,000 after the GST c...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB2041/blogImages/5b4553de69efc.png" type="image/png" length="690586"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Can You Take Your Super?]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/when-can-you-take-your-super-</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/99787</guid><description><![CDATA[
 The cash sitting in your superannuation fund can be tempting, particularly if you are short of cash. But, the reality is there are very few ways you can take advantage of your superannuation once it has been contributed to the fund even if you change your mind.

 The sole purpose test underpins access to your superannuation that is, superannuation is for the sole purpose of providing retirement benefits to fund members, or to their dependants if a member dies before retirement. It&#39;s ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB2041/blogImages/5b454c42b7f15.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="51818"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company Tax Change In Limbo]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/company-tax-change-in-limbo</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/99786</guid><description><![CDATA[
 An issue that many business owners and investors will need to grapple with is uncertainty on the tax rate that applies to companies for the year ended 30 June 2018 and the maximum franking rate on dividends paid during the 2018 income year.&nbsp;

 While the Government introduced a Bill to Parliament back in October 2017 which seeks to change the rules in this area, the Bill is still not yet law. As a result, it looks like we will need to apply the existing provisions for determining com...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB2041/blogImages/5b45448aeeeec.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="39409"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last Minute Super Advice for Clients!]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/last-minute-super-advice-for-clients-</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/99568</guid><description><![CDATA[
 What is the due date for superannuation guarantee? (June quarter 2018)

 Super is required to be paid at least quarterly and within 28 days after the end of each quarter. Therefore, 28th July is the official due date for the June quarter super. It is possible to make more regular payments to assist your cash flow, however this is not required by law.

 When do you get a deduction for super?

 Deductions for super can only be claimed when super has been paid. If you pay prior to the E...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Gets a Tax Cut From 1 July 2018?]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/who-gets-a-tax-cut-from-1-july-2018-</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/99401</guid><description><![CDATA[
 

 1 July 2018 is the start date for the seven year income tax plan announced in the recent 2018-19 Federal Budget. The seven year plan benefits low and middle income earners in the first few years before expanding out to a broader restructure of the tax rates and brackets for everyone.

 From 2018-19, the top threshold of the 32.5% personal income tax bracket will increase from $87,000 to $90,000. Dovetailing into the tax bracket change is the introduction of the Low and Middle Income...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's changing on 1 July 2018?]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/what-s-changing-on-1-july-2018-</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/99398</guid><description><![CDATA[
 

 INDIVIDUALS

 
  Personal tax bracket changes - The top threshold of the 32.5% personal income tax bracket will increase from $87,000 to $90,000*.
 
  Introduction of the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset* providing a tax offset for those with taxable income of up to $125,333.
 
  GST on property developments and residential subdivisions - The&nbsp;way GST is collected on sales of newly constructed residential properties or new subdivisions will change from 1 July. Purchasers wi...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Essential EOFY Checklist]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/your-essential-eofy-checklist</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/99397</guid><description><![CDATA[
 

 No one wants to pay more tax than they need to or face unnecessary risks. We&#39;ve compiled a list of our top tips for you.

 Donate&nbsp;- If you are going to donate to charity, now is the time. Any donations you make to deductible gift recipients can be deducted this year. Remember, if you received something in return for the money, like goods purchased at a charity auction, you may not be able to claim a deduction for the full payment. There are special rules dealing with this s...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-Off Super Guarantee Amnesty]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/one-off-super-guarantee-amnesty</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/99395</guid><description><![CDATA[
 

 Employers that have fallen behind with their superannuation guarantee (SG) obligations will have 12 months to &quot;self-correct&quot; under a new amnesty announced late last month.

 The ATO estimates that $2.85 billion is currently owed in late or missing SG payments. Running from 24 May 2018 for 12 months, the amnesty encourages employers to reduce this SG gap by providing relief from the punitive penalties that normally apply to late payments.&nbsp;Even if you do not believe tha...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax stats reveal the state of the Australian community]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/tax-stats-reveal-the-state-of-the-australian-community</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/99271</guid><description><![CDATA[Every year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) compiles the tax data they collect. The recently released 2015-16 &#39;tax stats&#39; encapsulate the data from 16 million income tax returns lodged for the 2016 income year for 13.5 million individuals, 940,000 companies, as well as superannuation funds, partnerships, and trusts.

 Here&#39;s some of what they found:

 Highest earning job roles

 The occupation with the highest average salary is a surgeon on $393,467, followed by anaesth...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Common Employee Onboarding Mistakes]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/7-common-employee-onboarding-mistakes</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/59527</guid><description><![CDATA[
 While most small businesses spend a great deal of time and effort in finding the right employees, they often fail to capitalise on their newly hired talent by ceding the onboarding process to HR or neglecting their responsibility entirely. From long waits for workspace, equipment, or training to an overly negative recitation of &#39;don&#39;t do these things or you will be fired,&#39; employers consistently miss the opportunity to inspire new contributors and set aggressive performance sta...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2016 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 Essential Tips for Delivering Effective Training Courses]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/12-essential-tips-for-delivering-effective-training-courses</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/59523</guid><description><![CDATA[
 It&#39;s easy to believe that the key skill in giving a presentation is making sure you say the right thing, but studies have shown that 55% of your message comes from non-verbal cues and people remember more if they see something than if they just hear it. This article looks at the eight areas you need to focus on to make the most of that 55%.

 Your Natural Style

 Making an objective assessment of your natural style will help you identify what&#39;s good and bad. For example, a tend...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Things You Need to Remember While Negotiating Contracts]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/9-things-you-need-to-remember-while-negotiating-contracts</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/59515</guid><description><![CDATA[
 There are several aspects of business that can only be learnt through actual experience. One of them is negotiating contracts.<br />
 Several people fear the negotiation process because it is an intrinsically uncomfortable process. Asking for more money or making personal demands doesn&#39;t come naturally to everyone. But with the right toolkit, you can breeze through contract negotiations. And you&#39;d better get used to it, because you&#39;ll have to handle a lot of contracts whether you&#3...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating an Effective Performance Target: 7 Key Questions to Ask]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/creating-an-effective-performance-target--7-key-questions-to-ask</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/59511</guid><description><![CDATA[
 It&#39;s essential for any business to have a robust set of performance targets for its workforce. These will drive employees to achieve in the areas that are critical for success. Therefore, it&#39;s important to ensure that the targets are calibrated correctly in order to realise the desired results. Before introducing any new target, make sure you&#39;ve answered the following seven key questions:

 Is it specific?

 A target is no good if it cannot be clearly understood. The parame...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2016 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investment Basics - Understanding Your Gains And Losses]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/investment-basics---understanding-your-gains-and-losses</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/59507</guid><description><![CDATA[
 When you&#39;re reviewing your investments, it&#39;s important to remember that income and returns come from two main sources, Capital Gains and Interim Income.

 Capital gain (or loss)

 This is the difference in the overall value of your investment between when you purchased it and now (or the date that you sold it.) You can work it out as:<br />
 ((Current or sale price per unit - purchase price) * number of units) - fees and taxes

 For example, let&#39;s assume that you purchased 100...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2016 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Becoming A Better Leader by Developing Communication Skills]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/becoming-a-better-leader-by-developing-communication-skills</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/59503</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Perhaps you have noticed that it is not always the smartest or most capable person that gets a promotion or has management roles seemingly thrust at them. Studies have shown that a person with better communication skills can typically achieve a higher level of success than someone who simply has the highest qualifications on paper. This is good news for anyone looking to develop the skills it takes to stand out as an excellent leader and communicator. Here are just a few ways you can impro...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 simple ways to improve your company's customer service]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/3-simple-ways-to-improve-your-company-s-customer-service</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/42502</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Customer service is often overlooked, it remains one of the most important aspects of a successful business. Customers who receive individual attention when they have a problem are more likely to return. If your company&#39;s customer service isn&#39;t as good as your customers expect it to be, then why not improve it? The following three tips are designed to help you do just that.

 Hire Friendly People

 Good customer service requires a good attitude, and hiring friendly people is th...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2015 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[D to the Power of 4 - Four Steps to Better Time Management]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/d-to-the-power-of-4---four-steps-to-better-time-management</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/42498</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Time management skills are increasingly important in a world where people seem to rush headlong from one crisis to another. Add in the effect of social media and addictive computer games that can be accessed from anywhere at any time and it&#39;s no wonder that some people struggle to fit everything into their days.<br />
 So what can be done about it?

 How about invoking D to the Power of Four? This is a quick and simple way to make sure you use your time more effectively by sorting your ta...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotting Problem Employees Ahead of Time]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/spotting-problem-employees-ahead-of-time</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/42494</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Your employees are the blood of your entrepreneurial life. No start-up will survive without a good set of people making sure that things run perfectly. The problem for you and any other entrepreneur is making sure that the people on your team are trustworthy and reliable. Some people have a sixth sense when it comes to reading people, but if you&#39;re not that lucky you can simply keep an eye out for a few warning signs.

 1. They&#39;re Uselessly Critical

 Criticism has a place at w...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protect Business Reputation by Planning for Big Sales]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/protect-business-reputation-by-planning-for-big-sales</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/42490</guid><description><![CDATA[
 A business plan is essential for business development. But even with a solid plan there is some aspect of unpredictability. There are a multitude of variables that have to be taken into account, any of which could have great impact on the prosperity of a small business.

 Sales forecasting may well be the most difficult and complicated of all areas covered in a strategic business plan. To predict sales, a business has to consider numerous economic, demographic, and social variables.&nbsp...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Scarcity to Make More Sales]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/using-scarcity-to-make-more-sales</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/42486</guid><description><![CDATA[
 For an online business owner, scarcity is a valuable tool that can turn a failing product into a winner. It is best implemented in a subtle way that does not draw attention to itself, but the urge to purchase remains very potent. Scarcity can be a small part of your sales process that adds some additional revenue, or it can be a major component of your marketing funnel that influences how your product is sold.

 Scarcity in Action

 Most major retailers have an element of scarcity, but...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Maximize Your Assets before Retirement with Tactical Investing]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/how-to-maximize-your-assets-before-retirement-with-tactical-investing</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/42482</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Risk tolerance, time horizon, and asset allocation - you&#39;ve dealt with these factors for a good part of your life, but now, in the face of retirement, they take on a more urgent and significant role. These factors - particularly tactical asset allocation - are vital to maximizing your assets before your retire in a few years&#39; time.

 A Different Take on Risk Tolerance and Time Horizon

 As your time horizon shrinks rapidly while you progress towards your retirement, your risk t...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprisingly Destructive Habits You Should Avoid As An Entrepreneur]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/surprisingly-destructive-habits-you-should-avoid-as-an-entrepreneur</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/42478</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Entrepreneurs want to have their hands on every aspect of their start-up. This is understandable, as many entrepreneurs come into their respective industries from a place of passion. Their passion will drive them to spend long nights at the office, working hard every hour of every day. Unknown to them, this kind of attitude can actually lead to some destructive outcomes.

 You must avoid these habits, despite the allure of their short-term benefits

 1. All Work and No Play

 You&#39...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2015 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Find A Good Niche]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/how-to-find-a-good-niche</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/42474</guid><description><![CDATA[
 In business, finding a niche that can supply enough revenue is important. More entrepreneurs than ever are realising the importance of finding a narrow set of customers and catering their product or service to them. This allows you to focus your efforts on being great at a few things, rather than mediocre at many. But how do you find your ideal target market? This article will get you started by telling you how to find a good niche.

 Research

 This stage is probably the most importan...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2015 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Best Selling Books on Business & Money]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/5-best-selling-books-on-business---money</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/42470</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Bookstores and libraries around the world supply excellent instructional materials. Riding in the car or commuting on the train, you can learn from experts. The bestseller lists at Amazon are fantastic resources. The lists are updated regularly with current insight about the best books on the market. Have a look at some of the best books on business and money currently on the Amazon list.

 The Millionaire Next Door

 Thomas J. Stanley, PhD, first published The Millionaire Next Door in...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Efficient Business Systems Really Pay Off]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/efficient-business-systems-really-pay-off</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/38478</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Too many businesses fall over because the owner has not established efficient business systems. This typically happens because the business owner is so caught up in the day-to day running of the business that the fundamentals of good business management get forgotten. Often too it must be said that the owner simply doesn&rsquo;t like bookkeeping or other administrative tasks, so these get put on the back burner.

 The symptoms are familiar, and their results disastrous:

 
  Poor or n...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Identifying Your Break Even Point]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/identifying-your-break-even-point</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/38474</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Without knowing your break-even point, you can&rsquo;t make informed business decisions.

 To cover the costs of your business you need to sell enough goods or services to reach your break-even point. Knowing where that point is, and how long it will take you to reach it, can be fundamental to your success. This especially true if you&rsquo;re thinking about starting or buying a business.

 Calculate fixed and variable costs

 The first step is to establish your fixed and variable co...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Undesirable Customer Traits]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/5-undesirable-customer-traits</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/37727</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Every businessperson knows that not all customers are created equal. Some customers are loyal, while others will stray if they&#39;re offered a slightly lower price elsewhere. Some clients are demanding, while others only call when they wish to place an order.

 Every business must deal with a variety of customers. But there are certain types of customers who do more harm than good to your business - they drain your resources while adding little to your revenue.&nbsp;

 Here are five u...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using KPIs to Monitor & Measure Business Performance]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/using-kpis-to-monitor---measure-business-performance</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/37715</guid><description><![CDATA[
 The key performance indicators (KPIs) for one company will invariably be different from the KPIs of another firm.&nbsp; What both hypothetical companies share however, is the challenge of selecting which KPIs are best suited for measuring the goals and progress of their particular business model.&nbsp;

 Indeed, entrepreneurs have a vast array of reports and data sets from which to choose and select from, but that data needs to target those specific areas that are most critical to answer...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 Ways To Get Repeat Business]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/17-ways-to-get-repeat-business</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/37711</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Q. I am finding it tough.&nbsp; Sales are slowing but I can&rsquo;t figure out exactly why.&nbsp; No-one seems to be unhappy with what we do, and no competitor has entered the market.&nbsp; People seem to be buying less often and in lower numbers.

 Your existing customers are your most valuable asset. This is because it&rsquo;s easier and far less expensive to get an existing customer to buy off you again than to find new customers. So here are 17 ways to gain repeat business from exist...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2014 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Characteristics of a Successful Small Business]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/8-characteristics-of-a-successful-small-business</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/30146</guid><description><![CDATA[
 We now look at eight characteristics important to successful businesses. International researchers who have studied many small businesses have found that these characteristics consistently play a part in the success of small companies. The eight characteristics are:

 
  Owners leading by Example
 
  Having a simple business structure
 
  Information sharing among employees
 
  Staff are carefully chosen
 
  Staff commitment and loyalty
 
  A unique product or service
 
  A ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2014 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Reasons to Switch to Cloud Computing]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/9-reasons-to-switch-to-cloud-computing</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/30142</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Don&rsquo;t be left up in the air by traditional IT solutions. Check out the top 9 advantages for small businesses switching to cloud computing.

 Cloud computing is fast becoming the norm because storing information and using software hosted on the Internet has many advantages.

 1. Save money

 Traditionally, a small business spends money licensing software or buying packages to install or download onto individual computers. Cloud computing, on the other hand, can provide &lsquo;So...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2014 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB2041/blogImages/534a798ae06cf.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="8670"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Money Within Your Business]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/finding-money-within-your-business</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/30138</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Most small businesses experience cash flow problems from time to time and urgently need working capital. Many business owners immediately think of the bank or loans when they&rsquo;re short of money. But there are other resources you can tap before you ask for that expensive overdraft or overdraft extension. The money you need might already be there&mdash;locked up in inventory, assets or your debtors&rsquo; book.

 You can often free up funds from within your business by re-examining yo...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2014 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combat Interest Rates in 3 Easy Ways]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/combat-interest-rates-in-3-easy-ways</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/30134</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Rising interest on debt can be a curse when running a small business. However, there are some quick and easy policies you can start using to combat interest rate rises.

 Individually, small steps can add some value to a business, but when combined they can make significant differences. Think of your business like a car in development. Improved aerodynamics, fuel injection and weight loss might separately increase fuel economy, but used together they could make the car a market-leader.
...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 More Quick Growth Tips For Your Business]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/10-more-quick-growth-tips-for-your-business</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/26734</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Help grow your business through collaboration, expansion, improved marketing and some of the following quick tips.

 <br />
 1. Improve your customer service

 Businesses with good customer service retain consumers and attract new business through word-of-mouth. Even if you think you&rsquo;re already providing good service, make it a priority to provide refresher training to frontline staff at least once a year. Alternatively, hold regular meetings to discuss any issues as they arise.

 2...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Quick Growth Tips For Your Business]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/10-quick-growth-tips-for-your-business</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/26462</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Small businesses can grow in boom times as well as periods of difficulty by working smarter and taking advantage of opportunities. Put these following effective tips into practise to help grow your business.

 1. Utilise new technology

 Modern technology can save you time, improve productivity and reduce your operational costs. Make use of Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and other social media tools to market your business.<br />
 Dropbox is a cloud-based service that can be used for document c...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2014 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driving You Crazy: FBT & Cars]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/driving-you-crazy--fbt---cars</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/21754</guid><description><![CDATA[
 In mid July, the Government sparked a frenzy when it announced plans to remove the statutory formula method for salary sacrificed and employer provided vehicles.&nbsp;

 The announcement has meant that most businesses, and as it turns out Governments, have postponed entering into any new agreements (e.g. novated leases) until there is greater clarity.&nbsp; The reason for the postponement is simple, if the FBT change goes ahead, it may fundamentally alter the tax outcome of the arrangeme...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2013 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB2041/blogImages/51fb554b7c6bc.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="146098"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ATO Fires First Warning Shot]]></title><link>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/the-ato-fires-first-warning-shot</link><guid>https://www.trilogygroup.com.au/blog/post/view/post/21750</guid><description><![CDATA[
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 The Tax Office has fired the first warning shot in the war against naive, deceptive and dishonest taxpayers, revealing its targets for 2013/2014.

 The big picture or big brother?<br />
 Fundamentally, the way the Tax Office addresses compliance has changed.&nbsp; Gone are the days of comprehensive audits and visits. Instead, most compliance issues are identified by data-mining.&nbsp; In essence, the Tax Office looks at the information you report relative to a myriad of other information so...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2013 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB2041/blogImages/51fb530f8c090.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="11671"/></item></channel></rss>
