We are seeking a full time CEO to manage the operations of the association, provide technical and business support to its members, and engage with stakeholders.
Visit www.ngia.com.au for full details and registrations
Attending the 2016 National Conference? Join other state delegates for a fun game of volleyball! Perhaps a state vs state competition, or production vs retail.
Please contact Grant Dalwood on 0412 692 600 for all the details.
HIA Levy Payer Workshops - Hort Innovation Strategic Plan Swan Valley - Tuesday 2nd February 5.00-8.30pm
Perth - Wednesday 3rd February 7.30-10.30am
Hort Innovation is holding Levy Payer Workshops to assist with the development of the company’s inaugural Strategic Plan, setting the strategy to 2018.
The purpose of the workshops is to consult with levy payers, the Australian Government and other horticulture stakeholders to shape the company’s strategy.
Come and share your thoughts on the direction of the organisation that invests your levy and Commonwealth matching funds into research, development and marketing programs to the benefit of you and your industry.
There will be two workshops held in/around the Perth area next month:-
Tuesday 2nd February (5.00-8.30pm) @ Rose & Crown Hotel, Guildford. Dinner and drinks will be provided at the conclusion of the workshop.
Wednesday 3rd February (7.30-10.30am) @ Perth City Markets, Canning Vale. Breakfast will be provided at the conclusion of the workshop.
To register your attendance, please email your name, mobile number and details of any special dietary requirements to events@horticulture.com.au
Once again our summer season has been harsh with many devastating fires raging out of control around Perth and our south-west region. Although we have not received any reports of members being directly affected, we know the flames have been extremely close to some and our thoughts are with the firefighters and the communities who have been affected by the fires.
Join The Green Cities Advisory Panel
Hort Innovation is seeking EOIs from suitability experienced and qualified individuals for appointment to the Green Cities Expert Advisory Panel. The Green Cities Expert Advisory Panel is designed to assist Hort Innovation in making investment decisions under its Pool 2 co-investment funding model and to provide broad oversight to ensure the Fund achieves its vision and objectives. Read more...
Sundowner - Friday 5th February from 4.30pm
Come and join us for the annual Sundowner - kick-start the new year with a bit of socialising fun! This is a FREE event for NGIWAmembers, partners and children in conjunction with LIAWA members and their families.
WHEN: Friday 5th February 2016 from 4.30pm WHERE: Coode Street Jetty, South Perth COST: FREE event for NGIWA members and their families
Includes food, drinks and watersport activities! RSVP BY (THIS) FRIDAY 29TH JANUARY to reception@ngiwa.com.au
Cash Flow Tips For Your Growing Business
Many business owners confuse profit with cash flow. A business may be highly profitable, but at the same time could be running low on cash (e.g. due to excessive drawings or poor debt collection policies).
It’s important for businesses to firstly prepare a profit & loss budget to forecast the operating performance of the business and then assess the impact that these projections have on the future cash flow of the business. Accordingly, a business needs to prepare both a profit & loss and cash flow budget at the same time. Read more...
SuperStream
Did you know that SuperStream is cutting the time small businesses spend on super administration by around 70 per cent?
In 2016, the Australian Taxation Office is encouraging small businesses to cross SuperStream off their ‘to-do’ list ahead of the 30 June deadline and reduce time spent on super administration.
With only two quarters left until SuperStream becomes mandatory, now is the time for small businesses to make the change and ensure their system is running smoothly before the deadline.
Now is a great opportunity to check that your SuperStream option is ready, whether that be your payroll software, your super fund’s online payment system, or a clearing house, like the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House. You can also ask your accountant or bookkeeper for help.
Importantly, you should collect the necessary employee identification data – being your employees’ TFNs and their funds’ unique super identifiers (USIs) - and enter it into your system ahead of the next quarterly due date on 28 January. That way, you have time to check that things are running smoothly before the deadline.
If you aren’t sure how to prepare for SuperStream, you can visit the ATO’s online employer checklist. You can also ask your accountant, bookkeeper, payroll provider, clearing house or super fund for help.
The ATO provides the following links to help small businesses get ready:
