CVA News – January 2016

Clear Vision • January 20, 2016

 

2016 –Happy New Year 2016The Year of Change!

Exciting Dreams
New Achievements
Fresh Commitment
Forget the Failures
Correct the Mistakes

 

Wishing everyone a year of good health, wonderful surprises and prosperity for the year to come.

We look forward to helping you make 2016 the best year yet!

Gossip…

It was a pretty quiet Christmas and New Year this year for Justin and the CVA team. Justin had Xmas at home and then travelled to Bargara Beach to spend some quality time without phones and emails and has returned fresh as a daisy ready to take on the ATO! Paul had Christmas in Toowoomba and was Father Christmas for the big day – pictured with his kids and nieces.
Mel celebrated Christmas in Brisbane with her husband and family. We celebrated Mel’s birthday here with some cheese and crackers on the 5th Jan – anyone hoping to get into Mel’s good books – she loves cheese and olives!

Teneille spent Christmas celebrating with some Xmas cocktails, and then travelled to Boondooma Dam for some water skiing and camping with her family. She has returned with a tan and some sore muscles!
Nicole had Christmas in Toowoomba with her family but managed to let her hair down and light up for New Years Eve!

Lifeline Presentation

Justin presented our Back To School voucher to Derek, CEO of Lifeline and Pam, Intervention Case Worker of Lifeline. We raised $600 with the help of our amazing clients and the team here at CVA.  This is enough to completely fund the chosen local family’s back to school supplies which is a great start to the kids schooling year. We would like to say a HUGE thank you to all our very generous clients who assisted us with our fundraising. Donation receipts will be coming soon to all who donated.
2016 will bring a new fundraising effort for the CVA team. If you have any good ideas for a charity we should support this year email Nicole on Nicole@cvaccountancy.com.au, we would love your input!

Guvera Update

Guvera has had its best 6-12 months without question. The company has grown from 1M to 15M+ registered members. And more importantly about 30 Key Brands have signed on globally in the last 6 months. Revenues have hit over $1M QTR and have set a base for much stronger growth in 2016.

The target is for 300-500 Brands by this time next year and the Guvera Sales team will map out exact plans for this at the next AMMA accountants conference. As a result of the Member Growth & Brand Engagement Growth, Guvera is now well positioned for IPO. The IPO is on track for early 2016 as previously advised.

There is some work to do be done pre IPO both re capital & mostly just due diligence, governance and investment committee & broker work. All is progressing well and we are looking forward to both a successful IPO to start 2016, and more importantly a big 2016 for Guvera re Brands & Members.

If you want more information on Guvera contact Justin on 07 4688 2500.

Global Business Camp on the Gold Coast
Global Business Camps specifically specialise in small to medium enterprises in growing their business whilst creating a lifestyle for their owners.
Some of the topics covered are:
• How to make our business work better than the competitors
• How to make the team more productive
• How to offer better service than anyone else
• How to keep track of everything without “burning out”.
• How to improve profits, lifestyle, and realise the value of the business as an asset
If any of this resonates with you contact Justin today for more information on 07 4688 2500. The 2016 camp will be held at the QT Gold Coast – what a perfect opportunity to have a couple of days at Surfers Paradise whilst gaining the skills to grow your business!

How Much Do You Need to Make? Understanding Business Turnover

By Caroline Gillies • July 13, 2025
Running a business isn’t just about making sales — it’s about making enough sales to cover your costs and pay yourself what you deserve. But how do you figure out how much turnover (aka revenue) you actually need to make each month? Knowing this number helps you: Set realistic sales targets Price your products or services properly Know when to cut costs or increase margins Understand when your business is sustainable This isn’t just about numbers — it’s about clarity and control. Once you know your required turnover, you can stop guessing and start planning. Whether you’re a solopreneur, a growing startup, or a small business owner, this is the foundation of making your business work for you — not the other way around. We love numbers — seriously. And we get that not everyone does. If you need help breaking things down in a way that’s simple, practical, and actually makes sense (even if numbers aren’t your thing), call Clear Vision Accountancy Group today on 4688 2500.

12% Superannuation Guarantee - 1 July 2025

By Caroline Gillies • June 22, 2025
From 1 July 2025, the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate in Australia will increase to 12%. This means employers will be legally required to contribute at least 12% of an eligible employee's ordinary time earnings to their superannuation fund. This increase is the final step in a legislated rise from 9.5% in 2021 to 12% by 2025, aimed at boosting retirement savings for Australian workers. If you use Xero for payroll, the SG rate should automatically update in the system. However, we recommend you double-check your payroll settings to ensure everything is correct. If you’re unsure or need assistance, please contact your bookkeeper or get in touch with us at: Clear Vision Accountancy Group (07) 4688 2500 We’re here to help you stay compliant and avoid any costly errors.

Capital Gains Tax Implications of Subdividing Land in Australia

By Caroline Gillies • June 1, 2025
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