Author: Stephen Maule, Aitken Partners, Melbourne and Peter Spring, Keegan Alexander, Auckland | Posted: 09 May 2012
Lang Hancock's trust legacy, tips and traps
We have all read of the ructions within the Reinhart family and their tussle in the courts over a trust fund established by iron ore oligarch, Lang Hancock. However, it is not only the rich and famous who end up at loggerheads over family trusts – millions of ordinary citizens in Australia and New Zealand...
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Author: Leah Smallman, MSI Ragg Weir, Melbourne | Posted: 08 May 2012
As many will be aware the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has far-reaching powers that allows it to access vast pools of external, third-party data. In the past the value of this access has been limited by...
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Author: Rod Commins, Patterson Houen & Commins | Posted: 07 May 2012
Is your business concerned about its accrued liability for employees’ holiday pay? If not properly managed, this liability can creep up and lead to substantial cash outlays often at a time when your business...
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Author: Rod Commins, Patterson Houen & Commins | Posted: 06 May 2012
MSI’s cross border expertise and contacts extend not only to the various States and Territories of Australia and New Zealand but also to countries and business hubs across the world. Recently Dirk Langner...
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Author: Alec Blacklaw, Marsdens | Posted: 05 May 2012
In today’s online era one of the most important and effective marketing tools you have at your disposal is your website. But it is not enough to just have a website; it’s akin to having a very small needle...
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Author: Maree Schneiders | Posted: 04 May 2012
The Annual Performance Review is a critical opportunity for managers to let their team members know what they do well and what they can do to improve their overall performance. It also provides an excellent...
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Author: Maree Schneiders | Posted: 03 May 2012
Tucker & Cowen is pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Anderson and Daniel Davey as Associates of the firm.
Emily Anderson
Emily joined Tucker & Cowen as a Trainee Solicitor in 2006, was...
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Author: Maree Schneiders | Posted: 02 May 2012
We are delighted to announce the appointment of local accountancy firm Hattam McCarthy Reeves as the newest member of MSI Global Alliance - ANZ Region. Hattam McCarthy Reeves is an accounting and business...
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Author: Alec Blacklaw, Marsdens and Glen Giles, Taylor Smart | Posted: 20 January 2012
Every year in Australia and New Zealand countless businesses are affected significantly by the death or disability of an owner-manager. The business impact of this is usually dramatic from multiple perspectives...
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Author: Maree Schneiders | Posted: 19 January 2012
by Michael Purcell, MSI Taylor, Brisbane
Having experienced a few years of tougher economic conditions those who want to get into business may wish to consider a franchise. Buying or starting a business can be an overwhelming experience, and...
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