Hi [fname]. What's happening at Baker Affleck Baker Affleck has a new mission statement; our objective is to add value to every client at every opportunity. We have been busy improving many aspects of our business to achieve this goal and while we recognize there is still some way to go, we have already made some fantastic changes and are noticing improvements - we hope you have noticed them too! Click here to view full article More tax office audits with new small business benchmarks
For example, depending on the size of the business, they compare costs, such as labour, cost of goods sold and rent, to sales. Where a business's costs as a percentage of sales fall outside the benchmarks, it may find itself looking down the barrel a tax audit. Click here to view full article Dressing for tax effectiveness
We have just introduced uniforms at Baker Affleck. On Melbourne Cup Day we held a fashion parade to show off our new attire and while it may not have been the most colourful "Fashions on the Field" around the nation that day, our staff welcomed the new look and the financial benefits! Click here to view full article Staff profile - Georgia Lane Georgia Lane joined Baker Affleck in August 2009 as a Business Development Manager. Georgia has nearly 20 years sales and marketing experience in the financial services, IT and telecommunications industries. Her most recent role was as Business Development Manager for superannuation and investment platform Skandia. Prior to that Georgia enjoyed five years with LM Investment Management; a Queensland based Fund Manager, most recently as their Marketing Manager. Before joining the financial services industry, Georgia was based in Sydney and worked in the IT and telecommunications industry in various marketing and product management roles for Toshiba Information Systems Devision, Telstra and Microsoft. Georgia is Vice President of Women in Finance (Gold Coast Chapter). Married to Derek Merdith for five years, their daughter Jaime has just turned four and Nicholas is seven months old. Financial Planning for women
It has never been more important for women to obtain personalised financial advise. Click here to view full article Book Review #1
This month's review is on the classic Emily Bronte novel, Wuthering Heights and is written by one of our Senior Accountants, Sioban Churchill. Enjoy! Click here to view full article
Economic Update Read this article for an economic update from Macquarie Private Wealth. Click here to view full article
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Newsletter No. 3 Values by the Baker Affleck team 
Last month the Baker Affleck team got together to brainstorm our values and behaviours. This is a canvas we produced which now hangs in the office to remind us of the things which drive our everyday behaviour and decision making.
Favourite Movie: Pride and Prejudice (the BBC series) Person you would like to share a meal with: My husband (dressed up, a nice restaurant, just us... no children for a night) Favourite Book: Memoirs of a Geisha and To Kill a Mockingbird
Have you insured your greatest asset? For most people their most valuable asset is their home. Without income protection, an accident or illness can destroy the financial security you have worked so hard to build. Wealth protection is an essential part of every financial plan. Baker Affleck Financial Solutions can assess the level of wealth protection you have currently to ensure you and your loved ones are covered against financial strain. Contact Glenn or Deborah today.
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a whole host of "small business benchmarks" in October - 38 in all. The ATO says they provide a snapshot of what, on average, is happening in businesses operating in a particular industry by comparing various business costs to sales. 
Introducing uniforms to the workplace is a fantastic way to encourage a professional image for your company as well as save time and money for your team!
While we may be stating the obvious by saying there are distinct differences between men and women, when it comes to money, this definitely is the case!
With the holidays fast approaching we have included a book review from one of our avid readers at Baker Affleck.
