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Volume 4 - Issue 3
September 2006

The art of business

Running a business involves much more than supplying better products and services than your competition. In this issue of InFocus Online, our feature article discusses some of the factors that we believe are essential for all businesses regardless of how large or how long they have been around. We also feature one of Melbourne's most outstanding art galleries.

Client InFocus - Heide Museum of Modern Art

Heide is surely one of Melbourne's most treasured attractions.

Melbourne holds the reputation for being Australia’s cultural capital. The Heide Museum of Modern Art combines green parklands, good dining and stunning exhibitions, helping Melbourne to be so well regarded. With the recent opening of the Heide III gallery, Heide is a “must see” for Melbournians and visitors alike.

Success in business depends on more than just the quality of your products and services.

Too often, businesses fail because of poor, but avoidable, practices. We present some of the factors that can determine the success or otherwise of your business.

Read the September Count Report including articles on:

		A superannuation revolution
		Testamentary trusts
		The facts behind reverse mortgages
	Read the report

Superannuation - Stop Press

The Government has recently released its final proposals for the significant changes to superannuation announced in the May Budget.

Property sales and GST

If you are selling property and the ATO considers it to be a “taxable supply”, the transaction could be subject to GST.

Around the firm

Jonathan Ryall recently completed his CA studies gaining him admission to the Institute of Chartered Accountants. This post-graduate qualification is very challenging and Jon is very pleased to be finished with study for the moment. We congratulate him on his achievement.

Cathy Braun has returned in a consulting role after 12 months family leave. We also welcome Mark Cottle who commenced with us in the Audit Division during July.

Disclaimer This publication has been prepared on the basis of information available at the date of preparation. The information is general in nature and is not to be taken as substitute for specific professional advice. We recommend that our advice be sought on specific issues prior to acting on transactions affected.