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Disciplining and Dismissals
10th May 2013
Employers who are thinking about disciplining an employee or “letting them go” should be careful to follow the right procedures or risk facing costly penalties. Read More

Use the rate cut wisely
8th May 2013
The Reserve Bank’s decision this week to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to a historic low of 2.75 per cent has come as a surprise to many economists who had expected the RBA to wait until June or later to lower rates. Read More

Big bargins at the BMO Garage Sale
23rd April 2013
Locals will have a great opportunity to snap up a bargain and help a good cause at the Big BMO Garage Sale being held in Dalby on Saturday 4 May. Read More

Plan ahead to reduce your tax bill
5th April 2013
It upsets me when I hear someone, who is not a client of ours, mention that their tax bill was a huge shock. Read More

Timely advice for farmers
8th March 2013
Just under 200 farmers and agribusiness owners were informed on business, financial and future planning topics at BMO’s second annual “The Farmer Wants a Life” seminar series held throughout February. Read More

Prepare for increased super
5th March 2013
Local businesses need to prepare for changes to the compulsory superannuation guarantee that take affect from 1 July when employers will be required to pay more superannuation to employees. Read More

New law eases the pain of losses
8th February 2013
From 1 July 2013, companies will have the ability to carry back up to $1 million worth of current year losses to receive a refund of tax paid in the previous year (2011-12). Read More

Start 2013 on the right track
14th January 2013
What’s your new year’s resolution? Quit a habit? Laugh more? Work less? Get into shape?
We often talk about our personal resolutions, but what about business? January is a good time to reassess your business and get on the right track for 2013. Here are some tips to get started. Read More

Free farmers’ seminar returns
11th January 2013
Farmers looking for tips to improve their businesses and plan for the future will be pleased to know that ‘The Farmer Wants a Life’ seminar series is being held again in February. Read More

Don’t miss Schoolkids bonus
26th November 2012
Families dreading the financial strain of school expenses in the New Year, will be pleased to hear that the first instalment of the Australian Government’s 2013 “Schoolkids Bonus” will paid in January to assist families with the cost of educating their children. Read More

Tips for a happy team
13th November 2012
As business owners, we strive to be good employers. However, becoming an “employer of choice” can be a challenge. Read More

BMO honoured in top 100
12th November 2012
BMO Business Centre has once again been recognised nationally featuring in the 2012 BRW Top 100 Accounting Firms released last week. Read More

Employers warned Fair Work is watching
14th November 2012
A recent announcement that the Fair Work Ombudsman will audit up to 220 businesses in Queensland's pest control and gardening services industries over the next four months is a timely reminder for all businesses to take a fresh look at their obligations as an employer. Read More

Business insanity
19th October 2012
Albert Einstein once said that the definition of insanity is: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Read More

Make the most of redundancy
15th October 2012
With changes in industry and a turbulent job market, some people find themselves in the position of being made redundant. Read More

Social media for business
17th September 2012
With more than 50 per cent of the Australian population on Facebook, BMO is urging local businesses to explore the marketing opportunities available through social media. Read More

Westmar Kindy Fete
28th August 2012
BMO business centre is calling on other businesses and locals to join it in getting behind the Westmar Kindergarten fete to be held on 15 September. Read More

Insurance strategies
22 August 2012
You’ve probably thought about getting some insurance to protect your income, but didn’t think you could afford it. Read More

Dalby’s the hub for conferences
2 August 2012
The launch of Dalby’s positioning statement as the “Capital of the Surat Basin” is further cementing this region as the centre for all the action. Read More

ATO puts the hammer down on building industry
30 July 2012
Builders are feeling the strain with new laws now requiring them to report annually to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on payments made to contractors within the building and construction industry. Read More

New National Business Name Register
19th June 2012
One website and one registration charge is reducing the amount and cost of red-tape that business owners experience when registering their business name, thanks to the new National Business Name Register which began at the end of May. Read More

Minimum Wage Increase
15th June 2012
Following Fair Work Australia’s recent announcement of a 2.9% increase to the minimum wage in the Modern Awards to take effect 1 July 2012. Read More

Are you getting the best deal?
24th May 2012
The end-of-financial-year is a time when people tend to look at buying new cars or equipment for their business. It’s also when we should be looking at our budget for the upcoming financial year. This makes it the perfect time to review your current loan/s to see if you’re getting the best deal. Read More

Businesses risk million-dollar fines if they breach new law
11th May 2012
Many local retailers and manufacturers are still unaware of their obligations under the new Australian Consumer Law (ACL), which replaced the old Trade Practices Act at the beginning of last year. This new law applies nationally and to all business sectors and covers a range of rights and obligations that businesses must comply with or they risk heavy fines. Read More

Federal Budget Summary
10th May 2012
On 8 May 2012, the Federal Government unveiled a $1.5 billion Federal Budget surplus. Here’s Charter's snapshot, highlighting the points most relevant to financial planning. Read More

What are my tax saving options?
20th April 2012
The key to minimising your tax is to start planning early, because once 1 July comes around it’s often too late. Some would say that the horse has already bolted. A tax update is the ultimate solution. Read More

BMO goes purple for Addi
23 March 2012
When bubbly, out-going two-year-old Addison Berderow was just one, she had her first seizure, throwing her, and parents Tanya and Brad, into a spin of medical tests, doctors, paediatric specialists and geneticists. Read More

Grants a boost for business
15th March 2012
Grants can be a great way for small businesses to obtain a cash injection to help complete a project, get through tough times, explore a new business market, or develop a new product or idea. Read More

Beware of a scam email offering tax refunds
15th March 2012
We all know that there’s no such thing as ‘free money’, yet scammers continue to catch us off-guard by sending unsolicited emails pretending to be from government agencies like the Australian Tax Office (ATO) . Read More

Means testing for private health insurance
2nd March 2012
Individuals and families may not be eligible for the full 30% rebate for their private health insurance premiums from 1 July 2012 with the government introducing new means testing on the 30% private health insurance rebate. Read More

Climate risk breakfast at BMO
1st March 2012
How will the climate affect your farm this season? A leading climate change researcher will be discussing what drives our climate and what’s in store this coming season at Breakfast at BMO. Read More

Farmers find business balance at seminar
29th February 2012
More than 180 farmers have attended BMO’s “The Farmer Wants a Life” seminars across the Western Downs to get the latest tips on retirement planning, reducing tax, structuring their finance , financial protection and employment obligations. Read More

Businesses need to adapt to succeed
16th February 2012
BMO is warning that if small business and farming enterprises don’t gear up for sweeping legislative changes, or familiarise themselves with new sectors, they’ll get left behind. Read More

Free Business Seminar Series for Farmers
20th January 2012
Farmers will be able to tap into the local experience of finance and employment experts at BMO at a new complimentary business series called The Farmer Wants a Life, aimed at helping farmers find balance in today’s hectic world, to be held at five locations throughout the Darling Downs in February. Read More

BMO Helps to Promote Child Safety Handbook
4th January 2012
Every Year 7 student in the Western Downs region will soon receive their copy of the Child Safety Handbook produced by the Queensland Policy Legacy Scheme thanks to the support of businesses like BMO. Read More

BMO shines on local and national stage
25th October 2011
Being recognised as one of the top businesses in the Dalby region with a Silver Award at this year’s Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Excellence Awards was another feather in the cap for successful locally-owned business, BMO. Read More

Communications Officer WANTED
24th October 2011
This is your opportunity to join one of the region’s leading business and financial advisory firms. The Marketing and Communications division provides services to clients including strategy, branding, websites, brochures and media releases. Read More

BMO meets the Opposition
17th October 2011
BMO Associate Partner David Briese recently took some time out of his busy schedule.... Read More

Consolidate your lost super
20th June 2011
SuperSeeker, the ATO’s online tool, helps you find lost and/or unclaimed super, and can now help you lodge a request with your fund online if you wish to transfer lost super to another super account. Read More

Including reportable employer superannuation contributions on 2011 payment summaries
20th June 2011
The ATO has found that some employers made errors last year when including reportable employer super contributions on their employees’ payment summaries. Employers who only make compulsory super guarantee payments for their employees must not include these amounts on their employees’ payment summaries. Read More

AXA - Keeping your balance
19th May 2011
Remember life without credit cards? It is not so easy to recall or to imagine what it was like before the ‘plastic fantastic’ changed our shopping lives. Read More

Flood Levy gets the Green Light
24th March 2011
This week Federal Government's $1.8 billion flood levy was passed through the senate. Read More

Compensation for accounting advice
24th February 2011
Under the new land access legislation, resources companies are now required to pay for a landholders’ reasonable legal and accounting advice when negotiating a land access, compensation or deferral agreement. Read More

Extra time to lodge in affected areas
17th February 2011
The ATO has announced additional time for tax-related lodgments and associated payments for individuals and businesses affected by the recent natural disasters. Read More

BMO wins Business of the Year!
24 October 2009
BMO Accountants was crowned the BUSINESS OF THE YEAR at the Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Excellence Awards on Friday night.
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