Day: December 11, 2025

The final stretch of the year can be hectic: deadlines loom, inboxes overflow, and everyone’s racing to wrap things up before the holidays. Add in a packed social calendar, and it’s no surprise stress levels start to soar. It’s tempting to just push through the silly season, but looking after your people now helps them…

When run right, Christmas promotions don’t just boost sales, they build trust that lasts well beyond the festive season. Follow these five simple rules to spread holiday cheer without a compliance headache. Do: offer genuine holiday discounts and Christmas bundle deals. Don’t: hike your prices beforehand to make your discounts look better than they are.…

Gifts, bonuses, parties, and more: here’s a brief breakdown of what you can and can’t claim this festive season. Employee gifts Gifts that are not subject to the entertainment tax rules (vouchers, hampers, flowers) are fully deductible and exempt from Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) if they cost less than $300 per employee per quarter, and…

While retailers race through their busiest time of year, not every business benefits from the Christmas rush. Many service-based, wholesale, or manufacturing businesses might even face a sharp decline in orders just when holiday pay, bonuses, and annual shutdowns see expenses rise. Forecast to February Projecting your income and expenses well into the new year…