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Bolter $50,000 Grant Winner Announced

spur: has been announced the winner of the $50,000 Little Giant Startup Grant following a virtual pitch night held Thursday 22 April, where the five startup finalists spruiked their business idea to a group of industry judges. spur:, who has secured the $50,000 prize split equally into cash and

What is a Company Secretary?

A company secretary is a senior official in a company. The company secretary directly helps and supports the Company’s board and directors and has a general obligation to assist a company to comply with its legal obligations. A company secretary’s responsibilities are contained within the

Do I Need A Company Seal?

A company is a ‘separate’ entity, so a company seal acts as the signature of a company and can be used to validly execute certain documents. In this article, we will discuss what is a company seal, the requirements for using a company seal and whether a company seal is mandatory. What is a

Company Directors Beware: Increased liability for unpaid tax

In April 2020, company directors were made personally liable for their company’s unpaid GST, wine equalisation tax and luxury car tax. This liability has been added to director's previous personal liability for the pay as you go (PAYG) withholding tax and the superannuation guarantee

How to Maintain an App

As important as the release of an app is its ongoing maintenance and upgrades. It is critical to keep in line with the provider’s software requirements, and ensure that it continues to meet your audience’s expectations. Many businesses fall into the trap of delegating a budget for initial app

Out of this world – The Space Industry by 2030

Oh, how the world can change in six months, but what about ten years? KPMG recently released a report where they asked 30 global leaders to predict what will happen within the space sector by 2030. KPMG got to the bottom of some burning questions, like 'are we able to live in space?' and 'how will

Launch – How to release your App on the Google Play Store

Releasing an app is a big step forward for any business. While it may seem daunting, it isn’t as hard as it may seem. The two major platforms that developers release their apps on are Google Play Store and Apple App Store. This article help to inform you about how you can release an app on the

Launch – How to release your App (Apple App Store)

Releasing an app is a big step forward for any business. While it may seem daunting, it isn’t as hard as it may seem. The two major platforms that developers release their apps on are Google Play Store and Apple App Store. This article help to inform you about how you can release an app on the Apply

To App or not to App?

App - short for ‘application’- is the same thing as a software program. While an app may refer to a program for any hardware platform, it is most often used to describe programs for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. Releasing an app can be a big step for any business. With an

The 101 of Retail Leases in Queensland

For all those Queenslanders that are taking the first step and leasing a retail space, this is an exciting moment. It's the time where your online business or side hustle from home turns into an actual brick and mortar store – a big step which only demonstrates that your business and your idea is

Incorporated Associations: Transition into a company structure

Do you run an incorporated association and are looking to restructure into a company structure? Let us explore what you need to consider and do to make that happen. Restructuring any not-for-profit organisation depends upon the organisation type, whether it is an incorporation and what