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Tax agents services regime - Subscribe

Tax agents services regime

Peter McGinty, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

The Tax Agents Services Act will change the relationship between tax agents and their clients and agents must be aware of the new requirements.
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Administration of SMSFs - Subscribe

Administration of SMSFs

Andrew Bloore, smartsuper

It is time to review clients' contributions now and again before the end of June to monitor where they stand under changes to contributions caps.
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Economic update - Subscribe

Economic update

Professor Neville Norman, Melbourne University

More interest rate rises to come - as the Reserve Bank applies the brakes to the economy
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The rules on refunds & warranties - Subscribe

The rules on refunds & warranties

Dr. Michael Schaper, ACCC

Remember your obligations to provide refunds or honour warranties - it's not only a legal requirement, it's good business practice
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Assessing the property boom - Subscribe

Assessing the property boom

Nicholas Don, Odyssey Financial

The housing market is on the rise again, with investors surging in to replace the first-home buyers - if you want to buy, move quickly!
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Negotiation skills - Subscribe

Negotiation skills

Joel Gerschman, CMA

You can deal with a difficult or stubborn client if you understand the reasons for their stand.
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Don't let clients risk their credit rating - Subscribe

Don't let clients risk their credit rating

Damian Karmelich, Dun & Bradstreet

Don't become known as a serial late-payer - proposed changes to the law will put your credit rating at risk.
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Building mutual respect - Subscribe

Building mutual respect

Ken Wright, Engage4Results

True leadership's a two-way street - use your heart as well as your head to achieve mutual trust and respect.
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Secrets to making great speeches - Subscribe

Secrets to making great speeches

Candy Tymson

Don't let fear put you off public speaking - some simple tips will help you overcome the jitters.
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Sharemarket update - Subscribe

Sharemarket update

Tim Lincoln, Lincoln Stock Doctor

Despite the doomsayers, the sharemarket is consolidating its gains, but the old rules still apply: do your homework, look for quality and play a long game.
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