Steering away from COVID-19 for the moment, Louie takes you back to an excerpt from the episode "Managing People" where SCBA Managing Director Noel Costa discusses the four behavioural traits that make up the DISC Profile - Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness - and how much of a powerful tool it is in assisting with the management of people in the workplace.

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Just as it seemed there wasn't anymore COVID-19 financial support for businesses being announced, Victoria extended its lockdown well into September. As a result, the Minister for Industry Support & Recovery Martin Pakula once again fronted the media this past Saturday with even more funding from State Treasurer Tim Pallas and Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, beefing up the amounts of the current Victorian business support grants - including a MAJOR boost to the Small Business COVID Hardship Fund.

Join Louie as he covers these updated amounts and recaps the full application process for the Small Business COVID Harship Fund, which is scheduled to close to new applications at 11:59pm on Friday 10 September 2021 (subject to any extension announcements still to be confirmed). Louie also touches on what will happen if Regional Victoria (sans Greater Shepparton) comes out of lockdown later this week and if businesses will still receive funding.

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While the main focus has been on New South Wales and Victoria with regards to business grant funding, it would be remiss to ignore the other Australian states and territories who also each have support measures for their own businesses that have been impacted by their own separate lockdown restrictions in recent months.

And despite Tasmania being the only state to have never gone back into lockdown since the very first lockdown that the entire country was simultaneously in, their businesses have still been impacted by ongoing lockdowns on the Australian mainland that have caused the Apple Isle to impose strict border restrictions, wreaking havoc on their tourism and importing/exporting industries.

Louie returns from a week's rest to give you the run down on all the main grants available in South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, the Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania. Louie also looks at the latest grant updates in New South Wales and Victoria, and goes further into detail on the recently increased Victorian Small Business COVID Hardship Fund grant.

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Greater Melbourne's "second wave" lockdown from 8 July 2020 to 27 October 2020 is still regarded as one of - if not the - toughest in the world in terms of restrictions. However, the current Greater Sydney lockdown is giving it a run for its money. Speaking of giving money, that's what both the New South Wales and Commonwealth Governments are doing in the form of unique business support for affected NSW businesses across not only the Greater Sydney area, but the entire state.

Louie is back to go through the main measures of support on offer - the COVID-19 Business Grant, the JobSaver Scheme, and the Microbusiness Grant. He also takes you through the application process for each of them via the Service NSW website.

And finally, Louie also has the OFFICIAL word on the LEGAL tax status of the COVID-19 Disaster Payment.

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It's fair to say that Victoria has become the unwanted "Lockdown Leader" of Australia after entering a further TWO snap COVID-19 lockdowns in both mid July and early August to go with FOUR previous lockdowns (including the 112-day "second wave" hard lockdown endured over much of winter and spring in 2020). And it's even more fair to say that Victorian businesses have been battered from pillar to post even when the stay-at-home orders have been lifted, due to persistent restrictions and customer density limits damaging their revenue earning potential.

As a result, both the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments have teamed up to deliver a STACK of financial support for Victorian businesses to not only get through lockdown, but to be sustainable beyond lockdown as well.

Louie has dissected all of the press conferences and published information in order to take you through all you need to know regarding the latest rounds of funding that have been announced, including how to apply for the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two July Extension step-by-step.

Louie also provides key updates on the COVID-19 Disaster Payment, including a vitally important update on the tax implications of this financial support.

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With over 14 million Australians subjected to the latest COVID-19 Delta Variant lockdowns in Greater Sydney and the whole states of Victoria and South Australia, the Commonwealth Government has teamed up with the relevant State Governments to provide an alternative to 2020's Jobkeeper payment in the form of the COVID-19 Disaster Payment.

Louie takes you through this payment in more detail, including the eligibility criteria and how long these payments are available for. Louie also touches on the other forms of financial assistance provided to individuals subject to isolation/quarantine - the COVID-19 Test Isolation Payments applicable in Victoria and South Australia, and the nationwide Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment.

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A new financial year brings about new opportunities to not only minimise your tax, but also maximise your wealth. Investing in real estate has always been a very popular way to build wealth, but without being equipped with the right education and understanding of what is actually involved, it can cause more harm than good.

Louie chats with Clem and Noel to learn how the "SCPA" concept came about, why it fits within the overall SCBA service structure, what the "PRESI" model is all about (Profile, Risk, Education, Strategy, Invest), and - most importantly - why you should consult with us when undertaking your property investment journey.

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Louie chats with SCBA Director Noel Costa about the importance of ensuring that your business' most important investment - your human capital - is managed in the best possible way to achieve what Noel likes to call "premiership success".

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Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the latest budget, claiming that "Australia is back!" And with proposed extensions of personal tax cuts and small business incentives, it is a statement with merit.

Listen in as Louie dissects and further details the key tax and superannuation related measures from the budget and what they will mean for individuals, businesses and retirees.

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The 2021 tax planning season is in full swing, and given the major impact of COVID-19 it is more important than ever to have not just your tax affairs in order before 30 June, but all other areas of business and finance as well.

Listen in as Louie & Nihit discuss the importance of tax planning and reviewing other matters such as cash flow position, entity structures and succession planning.

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