Aged care decisions rarely arrive at a convenient time. They often come after a fall, a hospital admission, a health event or a sudden decline. And when decisions are made in crisis mode, options are narrower, costs can be higher, and stress is amplified.
Recent geopolitical tensions involving the Middle East have once again pushed global markets into the headlines. When events like this occur, it’s natural for investors to feel concerned about what it might mean for their portfolios.
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To help our clients get ahead of the change, we’ve prepared a Payday Super Checklist covering the key updates, what needs to change inside your business, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
- Posted in Bookkeeping, Business Advice, Client Communications, q4 Clients, Risk Mitigation, Tax & Accounting
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We’re seeing a rise in sophisticated scams impersonating the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and unfortunately they’re getting harder to spot at first glance.
- Posted in Business Advice, Client Communications, q4 Clients, Risk Mitigation, Tax & Accounting
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Estate planning is one of those areas that many people put off, but it plays a crucial role in safeguarding not just your financial position, but also the security of your loved ones.
Many owners expect the exit to be the easy part. In reality, exiting your business well requires just as much strategy, foresight, and discipline as growing the business did in the first place.
- Posted in Business Advice, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Risk Mitigation, Succession, Tax & Accounting, Wealth Extraction
- by q4financial
At q4 financial, we’re keeping a close eye on the data, and we continue to guide our clients with a calm, strategic approach. Long-term investing is about staying the course — not reacting to headlines.
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At q4 financial, we take great pride in working with businesses that are making a real impact in their communities. This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Move Physio Pilates, a dynamic and client-focused physiotherapy and movement studio dedicated to helping people move at their best.
- Posted in Business Advice, Growth, q4 Clients, q4 financial, Risk Mitigation, Tax & Accounting, Wealth Extraction
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With the ATO keeping a close eye on FBT compliance, especially following a year of legislative updates, we want to make sure you’re fully across what matters most for your business. Here’s a practical guide to what employers need to know for 2025.
As a financial advisor, I see the profound impact AI is having on business strategy, workforce dynamics, and investment opportunities. This post explores how AI has advanced in recent years and what these changes mean for the broader economy.