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Is a Company the right choice for you?
A company is a business structure in which you create a legal entity separate from its owners and operators that is owned by its shareholders, unlike sole trader and partnership structures where you retain the legal responsibility personally. This separate legal...
Important steps for becoming a Sole Trader
A sole trader is the simplest form of business structure. It is defined as a business owned and operated by one person in their name. It can be relatively easy and inexpensive to set up; however, as a sole trader you’re legally responsible for...
Can a Company Director be liable for unpaid employee entitlements?
Traditionally operating a business through a company has been seen as a way of protecting personal assets from a business’ creditors. In recent years the ATO has extended its reach to company directors making them liable to PAYG, super guarantee and...
RBA releases first cash rate call for 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: February 1 2022 Despite speculation for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to increase the record low interest rate of 0.1 percent, the RBA have decided to maintain the current rate. This is to be expected with 34 of the 35...
Our team continues to go green!
You might know one of our new faces around the office, David Rule. A friendly and proactive team member of our conveyancing department and ultimately, a fierce advocate for sustainability. He has settled in quite comfortably, mirroring not only our...
Help! How do I start a business?
Dreaming of going out on your own, being your own boss and creating a life of freedom and flexibility? Greenhalgh Pickard are equipped and ready to set your business up for prosperity in 2022! Our team has helped small and large businesses all...
Gender parity in 2022!
The past decade has seen an exponential increase in female representation within the legal industry, growing by 67% since 2011. As a young aspiring female working within the corporate world, I'm proud to be a part of this statistic. In 2016,...
Domestic Violence Q & A: Living with your perpetrator
What happens if the aggrieved lives with the perpetrator? If you currently share a roof with your perpetrator, your safety is paramount. The first step is developing a SAFETY PLAN. A Domestic Violence protection order is often part of your...
Tips to prepare your business for the holiday season
Is your business wrapping up for Christmas? With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve put together some helpful tips for small businesses to prepare as we head into the holiday season!Top tips for business owners over the break: 1. Communicate...
Employers! Are you ready for December 17?
What do the new restrictions for unvaccinated individuals mean for employers? Businesses should be taking reasonable steps to ensure staff and customers comply with the vaccination entry requirements. In effect as of 17 December 2021,...
The World of Cryptocurrency and Tax
Cryptocurrency and Tax How it works in Australia Cryptocurrency and tax – it’s a complex landscape and one which many accountants in Australia choose to steer clear of. At Greenhalgh Pickard, however, our commitment to remain innovative, has...
Do You Need Help With Your Residential Build?
When supply doesn’t meet demand When can you claim a delay to your residential building project? As you will no doubt be aware, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt by the construction industry. Shortages in materials...
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