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Increased R&D Funding for the Beef Industry
September 8th, 2016Upping Investment Funding MLA (Meat & Livestock Australia) released plans to increase investment funding in R&D by about AU$100,000 more than the previous year in support of the innovation and development of the grain-fed and grass-fed beef industry sectors. Of this AU$12.7 million, approximately AU$7 million will be focused on research and development (R&D) while the remaining funds will put towards marketing campaigns for both grass and grain fed stocks. Competitive Advantage In Global Meat News, the point was made that as […]
Top Five Benefits of R&D Tax Loans
September 7th, 2016The economy is tough right now. No matter where you are located or what industry you are in, it can be a bit of a gamble when it comes to predicting next month’s profit margins. One thing an economic downturn does create is a slowdown of operations, which can enable you to redirect more manpower and more resources into research and development. It creates an opportunity to expand and diversify your business—something that the current downturn may be telling you […]
R&D Recreating Business
August 29th, 2016Competitive Differentiation We are all beyond aware of the rapidity of innovation today. In less than twenty years we have seen the technological dreams of Sci-Fi favourites come to life. Just this July we watched as the launch of Pokemon GO transformed the business sphere overnight, creating new methods of engaging consumers. As we accelerate our technological capabilities the challenge we face is to balance that technological innovation within human spheres such as workplaces, learning environments and business. In a […]
Is Innovation Growth Suffering in Australia?
August 22nd, 2016During the 2016 Australian Financial Review innovation summit this past week, Dr. Alan Finkel Australia’s chief scientist, spoke to the imbalance of government spending on innovation. Business Insider quoted Dr. Finkel saying, “If science turns money into knowledge – then innovation turns knowledge back into money, and generally a lot more money than the taxpayers put in.” While referring to the potential gains of innovation investment from the government, the Doctor proceeded to share a shocking statistic that industry leaders […]
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News & ResearchInnovationAus Reports Proposed Changes to the R&D Tax Incentive are Now Unlikely to Pass
InnovationAus has reported this week that proposed changes to the R&D tax incentive are now unlikely to pass as legislation this year: A reform bill proposing controversial changes to the R&D Tax Incentive for FY20 was being considered by the Senate prior to the onset […]
COVID-19 and the R&D Tax Registration Deadline for YE 30 June 2019 (AusIndustry Announcement)
Our thoughts are with all who are directly impacted by the Coronavirus crisis, and we remain optimistic that the resolve of Australians will prevail. Swanson Reed has taken measures to protect our staff and clients, and will be fully functional […]
