Tag Archive for: Technology

Are you taking data security seriously?

You’ve heard it all before: change your passwords, make them difficult to guess … blah, blah, blah.

But it’s time for us all to take data security seriously. Cyber criminals are targeting Tasmanians and their businesses of all types and sizes. If you’re not looking after your – and your customers’ – data, you could well be the next victim.

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Xero improves bulk changes to invoice reminders

Last week Xero released an enhancement to their invoice reminders. The release allows you to bulk-select groups of invoices to switch reminders on or off from the main Invoicing list.

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Tax and online fraud: protect yourself and your business

Since July this year, scams targeting both individual and business taxpayers have been running rife.

From fake Tax Office “delayed return” or “proof of identity” emails to telephone calls conveying similar requests, taxpayers have had to keep their guard up.  So how can individuals and businesses protect themselves from online fraud and crime?

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Victim of TFN identity theft? The taxman can help

Identity theft is such a threat nowadays that the Tax Office has set up a Client Identity Support Centre (find it here) to help taxpayers who have had their identities stolen or misused.

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How can your business claim website costs?

Your business can claim website development and maintenance costs under various tax rules.

As a business owner you probably know by now that you need a website; whether to display your credibility, ensure you are accessible, target a wider audience, showcase your work or transact with your customers. Since most consumers now search online before making a purchase decision, a professional-looking site is important.

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