The critical steps to a successful partnership

It is a tall order to ask for a business owner to manage everything alone, much less lead their business into success. This is why many successful businesses are born from partnerships. Partnerships can be advantageous to business owners looking to balance their complementary talents and personalities. Sharing the experience of running a business can…

Division 7A and private loans

It is not uncommon for businesses to provide loans to shareholders or associates of a company. However, business owners should know the conditions that their loan must satisfy under Division 7A, to avoid the amount being deemed a dividend. Written agreementDivision 7A loan agreements need to be made under a written agreement before the private…

Avoiding SMSF disputes

One of the benefits of SMSFs is the amount of control you have from managing it yourself. However, self-management can leave room for disputes among related parties, especially when family members are involved. SMSF disputes can be caused by a number of factors, such as relationship breakdowns, (common in funds where parents and siblings are…