July 2014 Issue 95

Making a house truly energy-efficient takes more than simply switching a few light bulbs. So, is green renovation worth it for an investor? Many experts, like Associate Professor Stuart McAuliffe of Bond University's Institute of Sustainable Development and Architecture, believe it is. He maintains that consumer demand for sustainable products is increasing.1 For example, he says, the huge demand for...

This update covers announcements in the Budget and other changes over recent months. As Budget announcements may not necessarily become law, they are subject to change. Tax deductible contribution caps From 1 July 2014 the concessional contribution cap will rise from $25,000 to $30,000. In addition, anyone aged 50 or more at any time during the year may contribute up...

Steve Jobs once said: design is not just what it looks like or feels like, it is how it works. Every user is different and so is every website or app. In many cases, the engagement and interactivity boils down to one thing; how user-friendly it looks and feels to your users. User experience (abbreviated as UX) is exactly that;...

There is much to be said for buying a business that's already proven, and it does have its advantages over investing in a greenfield business. In most cases, buying an existing business is less risky as you take over an operation that has already generated cash flows and profits. You have an established customer base, reputation and employees who are...

"By investing in IT, our aim is to cut administration time, and re-direct the hours saved back into providing front-line services. Koomarri is the leading specialist disability service provider in our region founded over 60 years ago by families wanting to support a member with a disability. Their vision is to support people to achieve their life goals, dreams and...

The judgement in the recent New South Wales Supreme Court decision Friend v Brien stated the following: It is difficult for parties to assess the likely outcome of a claim for a family provision order. The criteria to be applied are so general and the judgement to be made so evaluative that the same facts can appeal to different judges...

"IT'S IMPORTANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND CELEBRATE SUCCESS" "Bradley Allen Love Lawyers has gone from strength to strength since the merger of well-known firms Williams Love & Nicol Lawyers and Bradley Allen Lawyers in September 2012," Managing Legal Director, John Wilson said. "To support the firm's continued success and growth in operations, we're pleased to be able to accommodate our eighty...