Do you find you are great at looking after your physical assets like buildings and stock but neglect your soft assets like your intellectual property?  Things like websites and social media accounts need to be protected.  Did you realize it is relatively straightforward to register your brand name, your logo or what is called a device as a trademark?  We give a lot of advice about registering trademarks.  In this video, I share the simple test – Can your brand be trademarked?

I don’t know if it's a sign of changed economic times, but we are seeing an increase in tenants not paying their rent. In this video, I give some practical tips to deal with tenants who aren’t paying. If you are a tenant, I have some advice to help you negotiate with your landlord.

Are you paying more land tax than you should?

There is a tax that is becoming a real burden on people -  it's land tax.

We recently had a  client who was paying $25K then $40K now it has been reviewed to $80K a year.

Here are some strategies that people don’t realize can legitimately minimize your land tax.  Watch the video below to find out more. 

Feel like you could be paying too much land tax? Send us your recent land tax assessment so we can give you a quick opinion.

Important developments in retail leasing from VCAT.  Today in this video I explain in plain English if your existing rent review clause may be void and if you may be entitled to a market rent review. 

Have you updated your PPSR  (Personal Property Securities Registration) recently?  In this short important video I address your PPSR and ASIC details and what should be done.  These are two common areas where we see our clients time and time again, get caught with their pants down. 

Today I talk about Corporate Governance.  What not to do with your processes and controls?

Described as the most unprecedented lack of corporate governance, the train wreck collapse of the 2nd largest Crypto Trading Company.

Plus what do you need to do to make sure you are doing it properly?  I  share the 2 most important tips to ensure you have the right processes and controls in place to meet the requirements of the Corporations Act in Australia. 

With the DIN compliance date looming by November 30, I talk about how to apply, the circumstances where you may not need one and whether you should apply for an extension.

Today I have my trusty feather duster to outline what needs cleaning this Spring in your business. I talk about DIN dates, your ASIC registered office, workers' compensation and payroll tax.  Are they up to date?