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If you are a diligent reader of this column, then you will already be aware of the importance of having a valid will. However there are other things that you should do to make the lives of your executors and beneficiaries a lot easier. We have put together a checklist of some things that you ought to do before you...

After a trade mark application is filed it is examined by a Trade Mark Examiner. All trade mark applicants hope to get a "clear" Examination Report. This enables the application to be advertised as accepted. However, many applicants receive an Examiner's "adverse report", leaving some to think the application is "dead in the water" (not automatically true) and others wondering...

The recently released Directors Social Impact Study again provided fascinating insights into the governance of the Not for Profit ( NFP) sector. One of the key findings was that there was no evidence that NFP boards are not any more or less effective than for-profit boards. This finding is important, as there has been much anecdotal commentary that governance of...

Australia exists as one of the most regulated economies in the world. As new technology and access to information sweeps through our lives, society's expectations of what businesses should deliver is constantly rising. That expectation shift means increased "risk" for businesses, as our society becomes increasingly litigious. In all skilled trades and professions this increasingly complex world demands that businesses...

All not for profit organisations need to manage risk, from small local associations through to national peak bodies. While the risks vary across operational sectors, the processes and concepts involved in risk management are similar. Once you understand the basic principles, it's not as complex as it sounds - but it's certainly important to undertake the process. An organisation that...

Audits by the ACT Revenue Office (ACTRO) for payroll tax purposes can result in significant tax liabilities for the unprepared, particularly if workers you've counted as contractors are determined to be employees and you've underestimated your tax liability. What many directors aren't aware of, is the substantial power that ACTRO has to collect the resulting debt. Those who are unsure...

INTERNATIONAL AID CRUSADER TAKES OUT TOP ACT BUSINESS AWARD 10 October, 2013 - A woman who grew up in war-torn Zimbabwe witnessing poverty and discrimination, and who is now shaping the direction of a global aid organisation, has been named the 2013 Telstra ACT Business Woman of the Year. Making a difference to the lives of millions is what CARE...

Looking for an Aussie Christmas venue then the Captains Flat Hotel - Home of the Long Bar, is for you. Once the longest bar in the Southern Hemisphere - now the longest bar in Australia. The Captains Flat Hotel is under the new management of Gary Green. Gary has a long history in hospitality and is putting his experience to...

Online shops have been growing in popularity as consumers are drawn to the convenience of shopping online, wherever and whenever they want. This year, for the first time, more than half of all Australian consumers will make purchases from online stores. With more than $24 billion dollars being spent online in Australia over twelve months to March this year, online...

An ongoing shortage of high-level skills means that Australia's labour market is yet to find balanced ground, according to our latest Hays Global Skills Index. The question being asked is "can it deliver the high-skills needed?" The Index, which assesses the efficiency of the skilled labour market in 30 countries, or its ability to supply skilled labour, found that in...

Choosing a lawyer to help with relationship changes is an important process. Not all lawyers are the same and while a lawyer must have a law degree, few lawyers would profess to know all the law. Finding a lawyer who specialises in the field in which you need advice is a pretty sensible starting point. Finding a specialist lawyer who...

Regardless of what country, currency or culture money makes the world go around, however money is a tangible and traceable tool created from an age-old technique called 'Bartering'. Bartering has become more popular in the wake of the 2009-2010 economic crunch and lowers the barrier to entry for individuals and businesses to get what they need without blowing their budgets....

Through the foresight shown in our first 100 years Canberrans live in a great city, with services and infrastructure that are the envy of many around the world. As we come towards the end of our Centenary year now is a good time to consider what services and infrastructure should be priorities for our second century. To do this we...

A partnership between the National Australia Bank, the Foundation for Young Australians and The Smith Family is making it easier for businesses to engage the next generation of young people by inspiring them to pursue careers that are rewarding and offer long term sustainability. Work Inspiration is a model for reinvigorating work experience that puts control into the hands of...

The Federal Election is over and the new Minister for Trade and Investment is the Hon Andrew Robb AO, MP. Canberra Business Council and the ACT Exporters' Network look forward to a long and productive relationship with the Minister in developing export trade by businesses based in the National Capital. There are a number of issues which the Exporters' Network...

Recently Canberra was privileged to have Larry Oltmann visit for a two-day workshop on the proposed Australia Forum convention centre. The Australia Forum workshop in light of the Australia Forum Scoping Study (2010) and the City to the Lake Project objectives, within the context of the City Plan. It was exciting to participate in the workshop, which considered potential sites...