Financial Empowerment for Moree Small Businesses.
On October 24, 2023, the UNE SRI hosted a lunch & learn session led by Carita LaBlack, Partner at C & W Financial Services.
During the presentation, Carita offered her expertise in financial matters, and attendees delved into the latest budget updates affecting small businesses.
The topics discussed ranged from energy bill rebates to bonus tax rebates, PAYG and GST instalment reductions, asset write-offs, skills and training tax deductions, superannuation payment changes, cybersecurity training, and grants tailored for early-stage start-ups.
The "Federal Budget for Your Small Business" presentation drew a crowd of 11 eager individuals. Throughout the session, Carita clarified vital areas, including changes to PAYG and GST instalments, small business write-offs, and employer superannuation.
Attendees also learned about the small business energy incentive, skills and training boost, technology investment boost, and access to a cybersecurity free education online tool.
Carita also discussed various grants, such as the Industry Growth Program, CSIRO Kick-Start, and Innovate to Grow programs. Other grants discussed included the Export Market Development Grant, Wage Subsidy, Regional Skills Relocation Grant Program, and RAA Farm Innovation Fund.
Understanding the financial intricacies of your business, like the concepts of break-even and growth stages, is fundamental for success. Attendees gained insight into these pivotal aspects, giving them the tools to navigate the evolving landscape of small business finance.
UNE SRI thanks C&W Financial Services for their invaluable support in making this event possible. A special thanks to Carita LaBlack for her dedication and insightful presentation. An thank you to Sita Dyer for the delicious muffins!
The event took place at Social Co. House and was funded by the Federal Government's Murray–Darling Basin Economic Development Program and the NSW Government's Accelerating Regional Innovation Fund in collaboration with Moree Plains Shire Council.
