
VOLUME 8 - ISSUE 2 - WINTER 2010

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Barefoot in Whitehorse

Saward Dawson was delighted to play a key role in Whitehorse Business Week. This annual event is a great chance for businesses in and around the City of Whitehorse to interact, network and hear some wonderful speakers.

Scott Pape is well known as the Barefoot Investor and was our special guest at a sell-out luncheon. Drawing on time spent with some of the world’s most prominent investors and even his local shoe-shine-man, Scott was able to show that a genuine passion for what you do, coupled with an altruistic view towards helping people in your community enables your business to make a valuable contribution. Read more

Announcing the winner…

The week culminated in The Whitehorse Business Awards which showcases business and community organisations that contribute, in a myriad of ways, to the City of Whitehorse and beyond.

It was with great pleasure that Cliff Dawson presented the winner of the Medium Enterprise Award to 89.9 LightFM. Having been a station sponsor since 2002, we were delighted to also sponsor this award.

Client Infocus
Barry Gale Engineering - Creating community

This team of expert engineers and professionals has a passion that goes well beyond the project itself. They make a substantial contribution to the community through the buildings they make, but they do more. Read more

Superannuation - Too young to care?

Even though it is a long way off, it is your money and there could be a lot of it. A few simple actions might make a big difference. Taking an interest in your super now can really impact your future lifestyle choices. Read more

Cambodia update - Lives are being changed

Many of our clients and friends joined with us last year to raise over $40,000 which, with additional government funding, contributed over $200,000 to the World Vision Economic Development project in Cambodia. Read more

Changes and simplification

A number of recent changes will have a significant effect on financial reporting in Australia over the next few years. Read more

Safeguarding Futures

Getting aged care right
At some stage many of us are faced with aged care decisions either for ourselves or an aged relative. The need to consider these issues often arises quickly and there is a lot to know. Read more

Investing in key staff

Our ageing population means that businesses should do some long term planning. Investing in your key staff can be very cost effective. Read more

Business checklist

Running a business means that there is always a multitude of things to do. We recommend doing a few important things annually to risk proof your business and give you peace of mind. Read more

Count newsletter

Read the latest Count Report with articles including:

Spotlight on Super

Paid parental leave scheme

Giving back... Community counts

Around the firm

Congratulations to Rebekah Oh and Teke Tu who recently completed their postgraduate CA studies gaining them admission into the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Building update

We now have a very big hole in the ground where there was once a car park. Over the next few weeks we expect that the two levels of underground car park will be constructed and many of the pre-fab concrete walls put in place for the upper level. Follow the progress.

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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.