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Managing Your Business Accounts

March is tax crunch time for many Jamaican taxpayers, as several annual returns and payments are due within this month. With the increased efforts of the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) to inform persons of the rules and regulations, we all need to be aware of our tax obligations.

Last week we looked at some of the tax considerations for self-employed persons and individuals who earn extra income in addition to their regular salary. If you generate business income, or make money from investments or part-time sources, you may have to report your earnings at this time.

The TAJ recently noted that taxpayers should file the relevant returns for 2014 on or before the extended deadline of March 25 to avoid a $5,000 penalty which may be charged for each month the return is late. For tax assistance, contact the TAJ at 1-888-TAX-HELP or use their website at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. Continue reading Managing Your Business Accounts

Money Musings: It’s Hard to Be Lean in Jamaica

Efficiency is a success strategy that should be used to guide all your activities, whether you are seeking to accomplish personal, work, business or financial goals. In everyday terms, efficiency is the ability to effectively complete a task with the minimum amount of effort or time.

In business, efficiency is critical to the bottom-line; as you should aim to use the lowest amount of inputs, such as money, raw material, labour or machine time, to produce the maximum level of output possible. Efficiency helps you to reduce wastage and realise more profit from your efforts.

Last week, we looked at the concept of ‘lean’ production which was pioneered by Japanese auto maker, Toyota. This process of manufacturing focuses on eliminating wasteful and redundant procedures and ensuring the optimal use of resources to maximise output and profitability. Continue reading Money Musings: It’s Hard to Be Lean in Jamaica