Are you aware of your record-keeping obligations?

        The increased focus on tax governance processes being in place in businesses, including SME’s, has highlighted the need for...

        The increased focus on tax governance processes being in place in businesses, including SME’s, has highlighted the need for businesses to be more aware of their record-keeping obligations required under various taxation laws. On the back of this, last week (9 February 2022) the Government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment...

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Top 5 tips for business interruption insurance claims

Partner article   While the impacts of lockdowns and restrictions on businesses has been front and centre for the past couple...

Partner article   While the impacts of lockdowns and restrictions on businesses has been front and centre for the past couple of years, we are still seeing businesses impacted by traditional business risks, including: Supply chain incidents; Product liability; Event cancellations; Equipment malfunctions; Fraud or theft; Fire, flood, storm and cyclone; ...

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Super in your 20s and 30s

Partner article   Think super is just for old people? Think again. It can actually be used throughout life to help...

Partner article   Think super is just for old people? Think again. It can actually be used throughout life to help you get ahead financially – including helping you save for your first home. Here are some things all young working Australians should know about the financial power that lies in...

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Data suggests consumer spending is now recovering after a dip in January

Household spending intentions were down in January due to Omicron, while latest card data from Commonwealth Bank of Australia...

Household spending intentions were down in January due to Omicron, while latest card data from Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) shows economic recovery is back on track.  The CommBank Household Spending Intentions (HSI) Index fell 10 per cent to 103.8 in January, with the biggest declines seen in spending on...

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Australia’s most affordable financial advice solution now available to NRA members for their employees

The National Retail Association (NRA) is pleased to announce our new partnership with corporate financial wellness provider, Life Sherpa...

The National Retail Association (NRA) is pleased to announce our new partnership with corporate financial wellness provider, Life Sherpa Finwell. We know that many of our members are struggling to hire and retain talent in what has become a tight labour market. Life Sherpa Finwell is a unique, life-changing...

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Peak retail body NRA announces new partnership with market leading super fund, Active Super

The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed market leading super fund, Active Super, to its partnership network. The NRA...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed market leading super fund, Active Super, to its partnership network. The NRA considers Active Super’s investment philosophy, particularly surrounding the environment and education for women’s inequality in superannuation, a key priority. The NRA has an unparalleled track record amongst associations when it comes...

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Now is the time to refocus and establish a strong financial foundation

Partner article   Now that the Christmas rush is over, it is important to refocus on your business and consider its...

Partner article   Now that the Christmas rush is over, it is important to refocus on your business and consider its liquidity and cash needs over the next two quarters. Successful businesses need a strong strategic foundation, detailed, accurate data and insights to make the right business decisions. All too often...

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Employer’s guide to super ‘stapling’

Partner article Super has undergone a raft of changes this year as a part of continual moves to make the...

Partner article Super has undergone a raft of changes this year as a part of continual moves to make the industry more transparent and accountable. One of these changes is ‘stapling' which took effect on 1 November. Designed to reduce duplicate super accounts, most working Australians will now be linked (or...

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Top 5 tips for a quick recovery after a natural disaster

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the devastating flooding occurring in the past week. Having assisted numerous retailers...

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the devastating flooding occurring in the past week. Having assisted numerous retailers impacted by flooding over recent years, we have some idea of the financial and mental stress these events can place on small business owners. Actioning a few critical steps during...

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How Dotdigital drove success for Visit Victoria

Partner article   Learn how retailers and the government used the Dotdigital automated platform to turn consumer data into exceptional experiences for their customers. Visit...

Partner article   Learn how retailers and the government used the Dotdigital automated platform to turn consumer data into exceptional experiences for their customers. Visit Victoria is the primary tourism and events company for the state of Victoria in Australia. It is responsible for increasing the economic benefits of tourism to the state by showcasing...

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Creating mentally healthy workplaces

The National Retail Association is delighted to support the Series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces, which has...

The National Retail Association is delighted to support the Series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces, which has been released by the National Mental Health Commission. Are you interested in how your business can create a mentally healthy workplace? A new three-part resource showcases current industry-level approaches and provides a...

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Is the shopping centre dead?

Partner article The online shopping world is going from strength to strength. No doubt with the upcoming Black Friday super...

Partner article The online shopping world is going from strength to strength. No doubt with the upcoming Black Friday super bonanza the internet will be abuzz with activity. However, with the growth in online platforms, many of the once hustling and bustling community retail hubs are in decline. Yet, there is something...

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Don’t get caught out! How to budget for additional employee costs over Christmas

  As we approach Christmas, it is important to be aware of the additional employee costs that can arise so...

  As we approach Christmas, it is important to be aware of the additional employee costs that can arise so that they can be budgeted for as best as possible. In this article we have summarised some of the more common issues that arise for retail business during the Christmas season.   Staff...

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Superannuation Choice Rules – Changes Commence 1 November 2021

Under the existing Super Choice rules, employers are required to offer eligible employees the choice of which superannuation fund...

Under the existing Super Choice rules, employers are required to offer eligible employees the choice of which superannuation fund they would like their superannuation paid to. When an employee doesn’t nominate a fund, the employer can make the payments into the employer’s default fund. From 1 November 2021, this will...

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New survey reveals Australians back small businesses on debit card fees

New research reveals Australian consumers are overwhelmingly in favour of small businesses being given the ability to choose the...

New research reveals Australian consumers are overwhelmingly in favour of small businesses being given the ability to choose the cheapest option to process debit card payments through Least Cost Routing (LCR). eftpos CEO Stephen Benton said: “The new survey found that 83% of respondents now think it’s important for merchants...

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Deadline for Victorians requesting rent relief fast approaching

To ease the pressure on Victoria’s small and medium-sized businesses during the lockdown, the Victorian Government reintroduced the Commercial...

To ease the pressure on Victoria’s small and medium-sized businesses during the lockdown, the Victorian Government reintroduced the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme). The Scheme will help small and medium-sized businesses with an annual turnover of less than $50 million that have experienced a fall in turnover of more...

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