STIMULUS REBATES TO HELP HOTELS UPDATE

Thousands of businesses have signed on to the Victorian Government’s economic stimulus program, offering rebates to operators for upgrading to digital technologies. The Small Business Digital Adaptation Program (SBDAP) was announced in November, promising voucher rebates to eligible Victorian small

RAISE THE BAR: PROFITABILITY

Diageo has released more industry resources through its US$100 million ‘Raise the Bar’ support program, tapping a global knowledge base in aid of all licensed venues. The Raise the Bar program counts $11.5 million allocated to Australian operators. The program

PUB SHUT DOWN CHECKLIST

With assistance from the AHA Victoria and hospitality specialist Leigh Barrett & Associates, PubTIC has created this free, easy to follow checklist of things to consider when shutting down a pub for an extended period, such as this time of

HOTELIERS OVERPAYING TAX EVERY YEAR

A commercial finance specialist says every year many hotel owners pay tens of thousands of dollars more tax than necessary by failing to effectively claim capital allowance and depreciation. Regular accountants may not aware of the full benefits that can

TRANSFERRING YOUR FAMILY BUSINESS

Business.gov.au is an online resource for Australian businesses, providing easy access to information, assistance, forms and services, and advice on planning, starting and growing a business. This article just released as part of the department’s ongoing publications deals with a

BUDGET BOON SEES BUSINESSES BUYING

Thousands of hotels and hospitality businesses around the country are gearing up to take advantage of the Federal Government’s spotlight on small business. Starting immediately and schedule to continue until the end of June 2017, businesses turning over less than

BUDGET BREAKS SET TO BOOST HOSPITALITY

Amid the ubiquitous media coverage of the latest Federal Budget revelations, the ‘Small Business Package’ contained has been recognised as a positive step for tourism and hospitality. Applying to businesses with annual turnover of less than $2 million, the tax