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Date: 01/12/2017

This month, Trevor Marchant looks at business advisory services as a way to grow your practice – he says many accountants are in a prime position to provide business advice, but don't have skills market their skills.

Also, as we head into Christmas, we offer a few reminders to save you from potentially falling foul of the law. One comes from ACCC's Deputy Chair, Dr Michael Schaper, with a warning about misleading advertising in your enthusiasm to entice customers to your store.

Another comes from the thousands of unfair dismissal claims lodged each year in Australia. Why does this remain a small business bugbear? Employsure's Harry Hilliar offers some reasons and explains what to do to stay within the rules when it comes to terminating an employee.

Plus, Professor Neville Norman provides his 12-month review of the economy. Retail Doctor HR Advice Online's Cheryl Disher looks at the pitfalls of posting on social media. Tax expert Michael Jones examines upcoming changes to the company tax rate. Elio D'Amato of Lincoln Indicators looks at what's driving the market's positive sentiment.

And we finish the program with legal reminders about the workplace Christmas party – but don't forget to have fun!