	{"id":14579,"date":"2018-07-11T03:57:06","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T17:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=14579"},"modified":"2018-07-12T21:05:13","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T11:05:13","slug":"its-more-than-tax-at-sts-accounting-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/living\/its-more-than-tax-at-sts-accounting-group\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s more than tax at STS Accounting Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The expression \u201cfind out early what matters\u201d was heard and learnt many years ago at a<br \/>\nbusiness conference run by one of Australia\u2019s business luminaries at the time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How relevant this expression is for anyone starting business or for those that need a retune.<\/p>\n<p>The Surf Coast provides multiple<br \/>\nopportunities for us all to enjoy the growth and prosperity and to have that work\/life balance.<\/p>\n<p>In order to achieve and to get the most out of your day, your work and your career, \u201cfind out early what matters\u201d is sound advice for us all.<\/p>\n<p>Playing the long game is about identifying what is important. So, tradies, employees and business owners: we can help you to identify, improve, preserve, protect, mitigate the risk, get the best out of the tax rules and prosper.<\/p>\n<p>What structure? How will we fund growth and retirement?<\/p>\n<p>What about succession planning, wills and estates, negative gearing, capital gains tax concessions?<\/p>\n<p>Cloud based accounting and efficient remote on-line solutions?<\/p>\n<p>So whether you are starting a business or contemplating retirement, find out early what matters and speak to those that can help.<\/p>\n<p>At STS Accounting Group, we are here to do just that. We can assist in the journey. Our in-house skills and affiliate group are eager to help.<\/p>\n<p>Phone today (5261 2262 in Torquay or 5267 2673 in Winchelsea) and arrange an appointment, or email us at admin@surftax.com.au or winch@surftax.com.au. 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