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Physiotherapy practice in 2025

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Physiotherapy practice in 2025

THE APA IS UNDERTAKING A PROJECT TO ANSWER THE QUESTION: WHAT WILL THE PRACTICE OF THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE IN 2025?’ We need your help. The APA has identified a need to equip the profession to meet the challenges and opportunities posed by a changing healthcare environment. To do this, the APA is undertaking a [...]

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Committed to a new chapter

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Committed to a new chapter

WITH A NEW NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE BUSINESS GROUP IN 2013, BUSINESS IN PRACTICE ASKED EACH COMMITTEE MEMBER ABOUT THEIR PROFESSIONAL HISTORY, THE KEY ISSUES FACING PRIVATE PRACTICE TODAY, AND HOW THEY VIEW THE FUTURE. DARRIN NEUMANN, APAM, CHAIR I graduated from the University of Queensland in 1985, and after a few years in the [...]

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The practice of driving improvement

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The practice of driving improvement

IMPROVED EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND ONGOING DEVELOPMENT DO NOT MERELY EVOLVE. HERE, JUSTIN STEER, APAM, FROM STEER BUSINESS CONSULTING OUTLINES WHY PERFORMANCE REVIEWS ARE NECESSARY AND EXPLAINS HOW TO CONDUCT A QUALITY REVIEW. How performance is managed in an organisation determines, to a large extent, the success or failure of the organisation. The implementation and continuous [...]

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Tax time tips

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Tax time tips

ACCOUNTANT AND BUSINESS ADVISOR MICHAEL WILSON LISTS WHAT YOU SHOULD TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS WHEN IT COMES AT TAX TIME. FLY UNDER THE RADAR The ATO will look for certain inconsistencies within business returns lodged; therefore, it’s important to review where your business stands on these issues before the end of the year [...]

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It’s a write-off

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It’s a write-off

CHOOSING BETWEEN WRITING OFF AN ITEM OR USING DEPRECIATION AT TAX TIME CAN BE A TOUGH DECISION. BAD CALLAUGHAN, ACCOUNTANT AND FINANCIAL PLANNER, HELPS MAKE THINGS A LITTLE CLEARER. Businesses constantly require new assets and frequently update their equipment. Specifically, this can be due to underperforming servers, out-of-date computers, hardware and equipment, or a need [...]

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SMSF smart strategies

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SMSF smart strategies

SF WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND ALFA FOCUS EXPLAIN HOW BUSINESS OWNERS CAN PURCHASE BUSINESS PREMISES USING THEIR SELF-MANAGED SUPER FUNDS. Superannuation is one of the most tax-effective vehicles to accumulate wealth. This is due to its concessional tax status; the top income tax rate is 46.5 per cent, whereas super contributions and income within super are [...]

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How much are your front desk staff worth?

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How much are your front desk staff worth?

MARK GILLHAM, APAM, DISCUSSES THE VALUE OF FRONT DESK STAFF IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICES, AND HOW TO INCREASE THEIR EFFICIENCY.  Table 1 How front desk staff contribute to the clinic’s profitability Calculations based on a clinic with two full-time therapists charging $80 for an initial consultation and $70 for a follow-up consultation. Prevent non-attendances one non-attendance [...]

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