Administration

STIMULUS REBATES TO HELP HOTELS UPDATE

Posted on February 1st, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on September 4th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on March 25th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on July 31st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on August 9th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
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

COST OF POWER HAS DOUBLED FOR BUSINESSES: ENERGY COMMITTEE

Posted on February 27th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Recent findings by the Turnbull government’s Energy Committee show the cost of electricity has more than doubled for most businesses since 2007. As the Liberal and Labor parties debate the merits of reviving coal as a short-term solution versus investing

NEW SOLUTIONS EASING LABOUR PAINS FOR PUBS

Posted on December 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Amid the increasing need for smart decision-making in a competitive marketplace, hoteliers are turning to bespoke solutions to better guide intelligent solutions. The ATO offers benchmarking tools and advice for small business. As labour-based businesses, it specifies the key benchmarking

DODGY $50 NOTES IN POKIES POINT TO SCAM

Posted on October 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Bundaberg publicans have experienced a spate of ‘doctored’ $50 notes, pointing to a suspected counterfeit scam. The notes, found in poker machines, have had the clear hologram section cut out, which may be intended to add realism to counterfeited notes

BUDGET BOON SEES BUSINESSES BUYING

Posted on May 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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