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MGI Supports Stepping Stone

Business Grants

manufacturers are eligible to apply for the Made In Queensland grant

Made in Queensland – Round 7 Queensland Government Funding Grants Is Open

Business Grants

manufacturing businesses may be eligible for energy efficiency grants

Energy Efficiency Grant: Manufacturing Grant Program Round 2 Open

Business Grants

Manufacturing business that can benefit from the manufacturing grants program

Manufacturing Grants: Round 4 Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program

Business Grants, Business News

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Lord Mayor’s Women in Business Grant 2025

Business Grants, Business News

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Next Round of Qld Government’s Business Basics Grant

Events

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MGI Supporting Hoops4School Corporate Challenge

Financial Performance

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Unlocking the Power of a Virtual CFO for Your SME

Business Grants

Hr Support Grants

HR Support Grants for Small Business

Not for profit

Not for profit Income Tax Return

Income Tax Exemption – ATO Requirement for Not for Profits (Including certain Clubs)

Business Grants, Business News

Business Grant

Small Business Boost Grant

Business News

accounting network of the year

MGI Australasia receives the Accounting Network of the Year Award 2024

Business News, Not for profit

Nfp Self Review Return

Not-for-profit self-review return

Business News, Tax

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ATO Focus Areas 2024: What Is Being Targeted This Tax Time?

Business Grants

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Industry Growth Program – Commercialisation and Growth Grants

Business Grants

Tax Advice And Grants

Industry Growth Program – Early Stage Commercialisation Grant Opportunities

Business Grants

business owners looking to use the Business Growth Fund program

Business Growth Fund Program – Round 6

Business News, Tax

Superannuation Changes

Superannuation and Contribution Cap Changes – What You Need To Be Aware Of

Tax

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What Is Personal Services Income (PSI) And How Does It Affect Your Tax?

Events

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International Women’s Day 2024

Tax

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Fast approaching taxation and superannuation deadlines you need to be aware of now

Business Grants, Business News

Gold Coast Tourism Vouchers

Tourism Voucher Giveaway To Help Boost Gold Coast Recovery From Storm Damage

Business Grants

Research And Development team eligible to apply for the r&d tax incentive

Unlocking Your Potential: The R&D Tax Incentive Explained

Business Grants

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Queensland Government Natural Disaster Assistance

Business Grants

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Aged Care Wages: Historical Leave Liability Grant Opportunity

Business Grants

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Grant Opportunities – Backing Business in the Bush Fund

Business News, Tax

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Christmas Party FBT Implications

Business Grants

federal govt grant opportunity for those working in respite care

Federal Government Grant Opportunity: Improving Respite Care For People With Dementia And Their Carers

Business Grants, Business News

aged care nursing grant opportunity

Aged Care Registered Nurses’ Grant Opportunity

Business News, Tax

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Superannuation Legislation: Super Tax Reform Draft Legislation Released

Tax

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Crypto Tax Australia: Do You Have To Pay Tax On Cryptocurrency?

Business News, Tax

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Small Business Technology Investment Boost

Tax

Airbnb Tax In Australia: What You Need To Pay & What Deductions Are Available?

Business Grants, Business News

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Round 3 – Business Boost Grant Program

Business Grants, Business News, Growth

Ignite Ideas Fund V2

Ignite Ideas Fund: $8 Million Super Round Now Open

Business Fraud, Business News

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GST Refund Fraud

Tax

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Sharing Economy and Tax: What You Need to Know

Audit, Business Fraud

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Fraud In The Workplace: Types Of Frauds In Business

Business News

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New Modern Award Pay Rates

Business News, Tax

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Increased Attention From The ATO Into Checking The Validity Of Trust Minutes

Business News, Compliance, Tax

Couple completing tax return amid ATO crackdown

ATO Crackdown On 3 Key Areas For Tax Time 2023

Tax

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Thinking of paying off your HECS debt before indexation? The ATO says you better do it now.

Business Grants, Business News, Innovation

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Powering Australia Industry Growth Centre Grant Opportunities

Personal Wealth, Tax

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When To Use Super To Buy An Investment Property

Compliance, Tax

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Working From Home Expenses: A Record Keeping Template

Business News, Tax

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2023 Federal Budget: Summary For Business Owners

Business News, Personal Wealth

Federal Budget Individuals

Federal Budget 2023: Summary For Individuals

Business Grants, Business News

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Business Growth Fund Program (Round 5)

Tax

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Minimise Your Business Tax: 2023 Tax Planning Guide

Tax

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Minimise Your Personal Tax: 2023 Tax Planning Guide

Business News, Data Security

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Why Cyber Security Is Important

Business Grants, Business News

Energy Efficiency Grants

Business Grants For Energy Efficiency

Business News, Compliance

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Have You Applied For Your Director ID (DIN)?

Business Coaching

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Are You Losing Staff To Higher Salaries?

Business Coaching, Exit Planning

Business Succession Planning meeting | MGI SQ

Business Succession: Do You Have An End Game?

Business Valuation, Exit Planning

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Planning for Sale: A Business Exit Strategy Checklist

Business News

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Company Directors Urged To Apply For Director Identification Number (DIN) By November 30

Tax

Land Tax written on a post it note on a desk signalling queensland land tax changes

Land tax is changing in 2023

Tax

EOFY Tax Guide

Year End Planning Guide – June 2022

Business Grants, Business News

four business colleagues discussing government grant funding pointing at charts on table | MGI

New Queensland Government Grant Funding Opportunities Now Open

Business News

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Shorter Domain Names Available for Small Businesses

Business News

small team of 3 gathered round laptop | Minimise Impact Minimum Wage Increase

How To Reduce the Impact of the Minimum Wage Increase on your Business

Business News

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Applying For A Refund Of Franking Credits

Business News

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Business Growth Fund Program

Business News

3 directors in boardroom completing application for a director id number

Application of the Director Identification Number Requirements

Business News, COVID-19

Nsw Covid Business Mgi (1200 × 675 Px)

NSW COVID Business Support Packages

Business News, Personal Wealth

Cryptocurrency Mgi

Q & A interview: MGI SQ with Monochrome

Business News, Personal Wealth

Super Blog Updated

Australians Continue Their Love Affair with Self-Managed Super Funds

Business News, COVID-19

Tourism Grant

Applications are now open for the Tourism and Hospitality Hardship Grant

Business News

3 directors in boardroom completing application for a director id number

Director Identification Number Now Required For All Directors

Business News

Super Choice V2

Super Choice Rules Change

Business News

Fair Work Update

New Fair Work Casual Employment Information

Business News, COVID-19

Business Grant Now Open

Queensland Business Grant now open for application and funding increased!

Business News, COVID-19

Business Support Grant

2021 COVID-19 Small & Medium Business Support Grants

Business News, Growth

Business Grant

Queensland Government Small Business Boost Grants Program

Business Coaching, Growth

Business Planning Darker

Small Business Planning: How to Improve Business Value

Business Coaching

Employee Happiness

PPPM Spells Happiness

Financial Performance

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How To Improve Profitability With Accurate Management Reports

Financial Performance

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How To Run Your Business More Efficiently

Business News

Fair Work Update

New Fair Work Information Statement Released

Business Coaching

Team Engagement Updated

What Makes An Effective Team?

Business News, COVID-19

New Employee

JobMaker Registrations Are Now Open

Business News, Tax

Small Business Florist

New Stamp Duty Concession for Small Business Restructures

Business News

Long Service Leave V2

Update to Changes to Long Service Leave in The Community Services Industry

Business News, COVID-19

Jobkeeper 2.0

JobKeeper 2.0 – Alternative decline in turnover test

Business News, COVID-19

Jobkeeper 2.0

Treasury Announcement – Jobkeeper 2.0

Business News, COVID-19

Jobkeeper 2.0

Business News, COVID-19

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JobKeeper Payments Extended

Business News

out of office tag resting on seashells | long service leave qld | MGI South Qld

Update on Changes to Qld Long Service Leave in The Community Services Industry

Business News, COVID-19

Deadline V2

Small Businesses COVID-19 Adaption Grants Program Extended

Business News, Tax

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$150K Immediate Write Off Extended To 31 December

Business Valuation, Growth

Small Business Growth

Operating a successful business in an economic downturn

COVID-19

Hospitality Clubs

When Should Clubs Re-Open For Business To Ensure Their Survival?

Business News, COVID-19

Mgi Small Business Grants Covid

$100 Million In Small Business Grants and Training To Combat COVID-19

Business News, COVID-19

Land Tax Relief

Queensland Government Land Tax Relief Measures

Business News

Jobkeeper Program Details

JobKeeper Program Details

Business News, Tax

Mgi Home Office 2

ATO “Tax Shortcut” For People Working From Home

Business News

Queensland Covid 19 Jobs Support Loans

Queensland COVID-19 Jobs Support Loans

Business News

Economic Stimulus

Summary of Government Stimulus Packages In Response To COVID-19

Business News

Mgi Covid19 Response

MGI South Queensland’s Response To COVID-19

Business News

Economy

Government ‘Coronavirus’ Economic Stimulus Package Announced

Growth

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Why your survival means evolving your business

Business Valuation, Exit Planning

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Happily ever after: how to make your business worth more without you

Financial Performance, Growth

Why Businesses Succeed And Fail

Why Businesses Succeed And Fail: Getting Through Tough Times

Financial Performance, Growth

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A Quick Guide To Business Planning For Medical And Dental Practices

Financial Performance, Growth

Government small business grants $20000 + deal

Government grants for small business: Are you leaving free money on the table?

Audit, Not for profit

Non Profit Company Limited By Guarantee

Which Legal Structure Should You Choose for Your Not For Profit Organisation?

Compliance

Construction Contracts Regulations

Changes to the MFR for licensing in the building and construction industry in Queensland

Financial Performance, Growth

Medical

10 Ways To Improve Medical and Dental Practice Profitability

Growth

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Four inventory management strategies to save your business money

Exit Planning, Growth

Accelerate Your Business Growth

How to accelerate your business growth and go from ‘getting by’ to ‘getting rich’

Audit, Business Fraud

Business Fraud Large

Business fraud statistics show Australian businesses underprepared

Financial Performance

Product Line In Pharmacy

Deciding whether to divest poor performers

Financial Performance

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How to increase your profit margins

Financial Performance

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Cash vs Accrual Accounting: which method should you use?

Financial Performance, Growth

Financial Performance

Financial Performance – How To Assess It For Your Business

Tax

Tax Property Flipping

What Is Property Flipping And Why Is It The Next ATO Target?

Uncategorised

Data Breach Notification Image

Mandatory Data Breach Notification Scheme – are you prepared?

Audit

Report Writing

ASIC Targets Growing Companies In Audit Crackdown

Financial Performance, Growth

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Could small business grants Qld give you an additional boost?

Personal Wealth, Tax

Residential Investment House

Depreciation game changers for residential investment properties

Personal Wealth, Tax

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Testamentary trusts: tightening control on the distribution of your assets

Financial Performance, Growth

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Product lines…how much profit is enough?

Growth

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Two Proven Strategies to Increase Sales

Tax

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Corporate beneficiaries: the complete story

Financial Performance

Cheque

Salaries vs Dividends vs Drawings: What’s the best option and why?

Financial Performance

Tax Return Calculator

The key financial metrics you need to know to achieve financial success

Financial Performance

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Businesses use of long-term funding to finance assets: why, how, and what to do about it?

Financial Performance

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Effective strategies to better debtor management in six simple and easy steps

Financial Performance

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Strategy implementation: 6 reasons why it doesn’t happen

Financial Performance

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3 wealth management strategies to safeguard the future of your business

Business Fraud

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How to identify a dangerous email: 4 key preventative steps

Tax

News

The deal to pass the Enterprise Tax Bill

Tax

House

Investment property: Pre and post June 30

Tax

Paying More Tax Than You Have To

How To Reduce Taxes: Are You Paying More Tax Than You Need To?

Tax

Work Related Travel Expenses

What Are Legitimate Work Related Travel Expenses?

Tax

$20k Instant Cash Write Off

Instant Asset Write Off: Who Can Access It?

Not for profit

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Accessing private capital – levelling the playing field for NFPs

Financial Performance, Growth

bar chart showing business growth

The risks of a growing business: cash flow problems to avoid

Growth

Business Growth Strategy Web

Developing Business Strategy That Actually Works

Financial Performance, Growth

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7 business funding options for a growing business

Growth

Customers 2

How to ignite your workforce

Not for profit

What's Keeping Nfp Directors Up At Night Financial Sustainability

Funding For Not For Profit Organisations: What’s keeping NFP directors up at night?

Growth

Alice In Wonderland If You Don't Know Where You Are Going Any Path Will Get Small

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there”

Growth

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Five Financial New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

Exit Planning

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Decide which exit strategy is best for your business…

Growth

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The keys to good governance for SMEs

Not for profit

Why Managing Stock In Your Club Is So Important

Why managing stock in your club is so important

Growth

Does society celebrate success too early?

Does society celebrate success too early?

Personal Wealth

Generation Y's Obsession With Smsfs

Why do Generation X’s and Generation Y’s have a love affair with self-managed superannuation?

Personal Wealth

Smsf What You Need To Do Before June 30

Do you have an SMSF? Here’s what you need to do before June 30

Tax

Top Tips To Reduce Tax

10 Top Tips To Reduce Your Tax

Personal Wealth

Estate Planning Myths

Dying Without A Will: Seven Estate Planning Myths Busted

Personal Wealth

Self Managed Superannuation Fund Myths Busted

Eight biggest myths on SMSFs busted!

Tax

Budget

2016 Budget holds good news for Australian business

Audit, Business Fraud

Timely Reminder Of Corporate Fraud Risks

Seven network fraud announcement a timely reminder of fraud risks

Financial Performance

Top 10 Tips For Eofy

Top 10 tips for EOFY

Audit, Not for profit

Understanding Your Club's Financial Statements

Understanding your clubs financials

Audit, Business Fraud

Business Fraud Report

Fraud proves costly for Australian Businesses

Financial Performance

How To Value A Business For Sale

How to value a business for sale

Financial Performance, Growth

row of retail businesses, many closed or closing.

Why do businesses fail – ego or ignorance?

Growth

Men Holding The Cubes

The keys to successful strategic planning for small business

Financial Performance

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My magnificent seven tips to improve Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

Exit Planning

3 generations of a family planning business succession

Top five tips and traps for developing an effective succession plan

Exit Planning, Family Business

Portrait Of Father And Son Entrepreneur

Family business succession strategy – communication is the key

Financial Performance

Garbage Can Full Of Money Tipped On Side Spilling Money

How to add thousands to your bottom line

Financial Performance

Copper And Silver Coins Falling Onto Shiny Surface

Three reasons businesses don’t have cash

Personal Wealth

Olympus Digital Camera

Superannuation strategies: a comprehensive guide and tips for small business

Exit Planning

Main Barriers To Effective Succession Planning

What are the main barriers to effective succession?

Exit Planning

Railroad Tracks

Beginning at the end…9 step exit plan for small business

Financial Performance

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Use your customers to fund your business growth: debtor financing explained

Growth

Why Your Vision Should Be The Cornerstone Of Your Business

Why does your business exist and why does it matter?

Financial Performance, Growth, Innovation

Olympus Digital Camera

Funding options available for innovative businesses

Financial Performance

Cash Can A Business Have Too Much

Can a business have too much cash?

Financial Performance

Key Financial Ratios

Three key ratios for business success

Growth, Innovation

Know Your Change Potential

Know your change potential

Financial Performance, Growth

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Key lessons for business owners from the Dick Smith saga

Financial Performance

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Cash is king – 7 strategies to manage your cash flow

Financial Performance

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Top 6 New Year’s resolutions for good financial health

Growth

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Heed the warning signs for your business

Financial Performance

Are You Getting The Right Advice To Run A Prosperous Business

Are you getting the right financial advice to run a prosperous business?

Business Coaching, Financial Performance

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So your business is underperforming? What can you do about it?

Financial Performance, Growth

Female Archer In The Field At Sunset

My top 4 tips to future proof your business

Growth

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How do you monitor and review your strategic growth plan?

Growth

How To Develop A Meaningful Vision Statement

How to develop a meaningful vision statement

Financial Performance

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A small business turning over millions should not be going broke!

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