Get set for summer
Summer can be a challenging time for small businesses and contractors. Minimise any headaches by being prepared and knowing what your obligations are. Here you’ll find information and advice to help you plan for the summer season, including:
- cash flow
- tax on bonuses and Christmas parties
- claiming expenses
- hiring seasonal workers
- tips for landlords and contractors.
Test yourself on FBT
Know your fringe benefit taxes from your employee allowances and expenses? Take our quiz and find out.
When you’re done, follow links from the answers to pick up tips and find out more.
What you can claim if you work from home
Find out what business expenses you can claim for when you work from home. You may be surprised!
What can I claim for?
Test yourself on what expenses you can claim. Then follow links from the answers to find out more.
Quick-fire business plan
Quick-focus planning to make sure you work on the right things for your growing business - every day.
It’s important to take time to reflect on your business strategies and plan. It doesn’t have to be a difficult or time-consuming task.
When to consider intellectual property
Intellectual property (IP) is about protecting the time, money and effort you put into business.
This shows you key times when it’s important to think about IP, with tips on protecting it.
Hiring the right staff types
Employee, contractor or intern — which is right for your business and the tasks you need doing? Here's an overview of staff types so you can choose the right kind of help.