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These Frequently asked questions are provided by Business Enterprise Association of Australia. Last updated 29 September 2000 to reflect the new Federal Tax Reform and other changes. |
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| Business Enterprise Centres |
| Information about Business Enterprise Centres and how to find a BEC near you. |
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| Starting and Succeeding in Business |
| Regulatory requirements and business skills to consider when starting up a new business. |
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| Finance Issues |
| Looks at the various alternatives for financing a business. |
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| Business Structures |
| Information about business names and different ways to structure a business. |
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| GST Basics |
| General information about Goods and Services Tax and Business Activity Statements. |
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| GST and Pricing |
| Explains the ACCC pricing guidelines and penalties for breaches. |
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| GST and Property |
| Explains the impact of GST on commercial leases, rent payments and sales of property or businesses. |
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| GST and Employment Issues |
| Looks at how GST impacts on issues such as superannuation and wages. |
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| GST and Tax Invoices |
| Information about tax invoices and adjustment notes. |
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| Pay As You Go (PAYG) Tax |
| Explains the Pay As You Go method of paying income tax and the use of ABNs. |
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| PAYG and Instalments |
| Explains PAYG Instalments, including Instalment Income and Instalment Rates. |
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| PAYG Withholding |
| Explains the process of withholding and the various types of withholding. |
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| Subcontractors |
| Information about withholding from subcontractors. Also covers reporting to the ATO and paying Fringe Benefits Tax. |
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| Other Tax Issues |
| Information about various tax issues, including PAYG withholding registration, Fringe Benefits Tax, depreciation and mileage. |
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| Solicitors and Contracts |
| Information about hiring a solicitor, plus explanations of contracts and personal guarantees. |
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| Leasing Premises and Equipment |
| Explains how retail leases and equipment leases operate. |
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| Warranties, Guarantees and other Legal Documents |
| Looks at types of warranties and also explains personal guarantees, partnership agreements and the restraint of trade clause. |
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| Debt Recovery |
| Advice about preventing and collecting bad debts. |
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| Employees |
| Information about different types of employees, employers liabilities and issues such as unfair dismissal. |
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| Recordkeeping |
| Information about keeping records, using a cashbook, employing an accountant and doing a stocktake. |
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| Insurance |
| Information about the various types of insurance which are advisable for small businesses. |
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| Staffing and Industrial Relations |
| Information about staffing issues such as wages, enterprise bargaining, annual leave, subcontractors and superannuation. |
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| Business Planning |
| Looks at various aspects of business planning, marketing, pricing, customer service and monitoring your business. |
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| Buying or Selling a Business |
| Advice about valuing your business, franchises and obtaining industry information. |
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| Importing |
| Information about importing goods into Australia and setting up an import business. |
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| Exporting |
| Advice regarding the export of goods from Australia and setting up an export business. |
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| Intellectual Property, Copyright and Patents |
| Explains intellectual property, copyright, patents, trademarks and registered designs. |
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| Innovations and Inventions |
| Information about the commercial viability of inventions as well as government assistance and secrecy agreements. |
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| The Internet and E-commerce |
| Information about the internet, finding an Internet Service Provider, establishing a website and using e-commerce. |
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