"BiziNet Magazine #99 - Nov/Dec 2019" BiziNet™ Articles

Since 1967, Arthritis NSW has helped to improve the lives of those suffering from arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions, including those newly diagnosed and long-term sufferers. Formerly known as the Arthritis Foundation of NSW, the founder, the late Bruce Williams, hoped to provide people living with these conditions fellowship, social support and assistance with daily living, so that they may live with dignity and purpose.

The opening of the much-anticipated Sydney Metro Northwest combined with other major infrastructure developments, including improvements to major roads, has given a huge boost to business confidence in the Hills according to the 2019 Hills Performance Sentiment Index (PSI).

Bankruptcy is a concept that is frequently misunderstood, particularly given that in Australia it relates to the affairs of an individual as opposed to a company (noting in America the term is used for both). It can also conjure up in an uninformed individual's mind a range of emotions - many of which are incorrect. Findings from a recent and detailed study of bankruptcy in Australia present some useful information.

Not all shareholders agreements are the same. Many shareholders agreements provide for the value of exiting shareholders shares to be set by an accountant. Seems a fair and sensible way of obtaining a value. But, is it fair and sensible? How do accountants value a share in a propriety limited company?

This is one of the most popular deduction items that many people find useful. However, there are strict conditions imposed by the Australian Taxation Office that actually limit the availability of the amounts we can claim.