The Directors of Byfields are delighted to announce the promotion of senior manager, Jack Hayes to the position of Associate.
Jack, who hails from a farm in Badgingarra, has been an integral part of the Byfields Agribusiness team in our Perth office for nearly a decade. His passion for the agriculture industry, coupled with his keen interest in the latest farming practices and technology, has greatly contributed to the team’s success.
Beyond his extensive knowledge and exceptional IT skills, Jack’s ability to build strong relationships with clients across a wide geographical area, ranging from Yuna in the north to Esperance in the south, has been highly valued and instrumental to the growth of our business.
Jack possess exceptional accounting skills, making him a valuable asset to our organisation.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Jack for his well-deserved promotion!
Welcome to the new world of live reporting and more importantly the repercussions of such.
Buying or selling a business can be one of the biggest business decisions you make in your lifetime. It comes with many things you need to consider.
Interest is a key expense of carrying on a business and borrowing allows you access to additional opportunities which may have been otherwise out of reach.
As an agricultural business owner, understanding how you measure up against competitors can be a key to unlocking growth, or unrealised potential in your business.
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As harvest season approaches, your workforce, like your machinery, needs to be well-prepared.
You will find articles on: NFP Self-Review Return, 2024 Financial Year Planning, Navigating Leave Entitlements plus much more.
Not for profit (NFP) organisations have always operated under the requirements of the legislation and should have reviewed, that they met their obligations.
The end of the financial year is fast approaching and we have only just received a decent break to the season for many farmers.
Understanding the various types of leave entitlements is crucial for both employers and employees to ensure fair practices and compliance with employment standards.
In a significant shift towards ensuring safer working environments, Australia has updated its workplace exposure standard for welding fumes.
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You will find articles on: 2024 Tax Planning, a look at the Fair Work Act changes. Ensuring Compliance and Accuracy | Record Keeping Policy.
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You can arrange Insurance cover for: Dry Season Cover Too Little Rain Frost Protection Too Cold Canola Heat Stress Too Hot Wet Harvest Too Much Rain
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In the ever-changing landscape of the Ag industry, succession planning has become a critical consideration for farming families.
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The agricultural industry inquiry report has been released by WorkSafe WA and independent inquirer Ms Pamela Scott.
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In this newsletter, we share some important updates regarding Carbon Credits, Audit Protection Insurance as well as a registration link to our upcoming webinar!
Our Federal Budget newsletter provides the information you need to better understand what was delivered in Parliament on Tuesday night.
Read about some important updates such as Annature Electronic Signing and Renaming of Keypay and Workzone, plus a couple of articles to get you thinking!
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison today announced $130 billion of spending over the next six months to support the livelihoods of Australians who lose their jobs and...
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