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		<title>Updated Advice Regarding the Investment Allowance 30% and 10%</title>
		<link>http://www.platinumcarloans.com.au/blog/2009/02/18/updated-advice-regarding-the-investment-allowance-30-and-10/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please note: This is a summary of an AELA Advice only and is intended for general information purposes only, and should not be construed as professional advice. Readers should seek professional advice from their accountants. Eligibility – 30% Investment Allowance: 1. Purchases of new and used, tangible depreciating assets used in carrying on a business. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ford Credit Gone!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:54:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Up to 160 jobs will be lost after a Ford Credit Australia announced it is winding down part of its Australian operation. The decision, which comes as the Australian car industry faces its worst sales performance in 30 years, means private car buyers will no longer be able to seek finance from the company, Fairfax [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mr Rudd unveils $4.7b infrastructure plan</title>
		<link>http://www.platinumcarloans.com.au/blog/2008/12/16/mr-rudd-unveils-47b-infrastructure-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.platinumcarloans.com.au/blog/2008/12/16/mr-rudd-unveils-47b-infrastructure-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:24:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says $4.7 billion will be spent across a range of transport, rail, roads and education infrastructure as part of the Government&#8217;s measures to keep growth and productivity strong as the global financial crisis continues to bite. Announcing the infrastructure package today Mr Rudd said the Government was committed to boosting the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a Commercial Hire Purchase?</title>
		<link>http://www.platinumcarloans.com.au/blog/2008/12/02/what-is-a-commercial-hire-purchase/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Commercial Hire Purchase is generally suitable for businesses using the &#8220;accruals&#8221; method of accounting for GST, or for individuals who used their motor vehicle for business related purposes. Under the &#8220;accruals&#8221; method, the GST component of the purchase price of the motor vehicle (or other asset) can be claimed back on the next BAS, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hire Purchase</title>
		<link>http://www.platinumcarloans.com.au/blog/2008/11/30/hire-purchase/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A hire purchase arrangement is an agreement to purchase vehicles, plant or equipment subject to payment terms. During the term of the agreement, the Bank or Finance Provider owns the vehicle, plant or equipment. Ownership is automatically transferred to you when you make the final payment. You also have the option to purchase the equipment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Novated Lease &#8211; What is it and how does a novated lease work?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:51:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is a novated lease? and how does a novated lease work? A Novated Lease involves a three – way agreement between the Employee, the Employer and the finance provider. The Employee leases the vehicle directly from finance provider and enters into a separate Novation Agreement with the Employer who agrees to cover the lease [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Advertising &#8211; Carshowroom.com.au</title>
		<link>http://www.platinumcarloans.com.au/blog/2008/11/19/online-advertising-carshowroomcomau/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been advertising on carshowroom.com.au for the months of October, November and December. Im sponsoring the car finance section. To date I&#8217;ve received 95 leads but most of them are duds with incorrect details and tyre kickers. When I look at carshowroom.com.au, its a good looking site. They have done well using a black background. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Operating Lease</title>
		<link>http://www.platinumcarloans.com.au/blog/2008/11/19/operating-lease/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is an operating lease? For those that use their car for business purposes the majority of the time, an operating lease may be the best leasing option. In an operating lease, the person leasing the vehicle makes their monthly lease payments, and, at the end of their lease terms, releases the vehicle back to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Secured Car Loans</title>
		<link>http://www.platinumcarloans.com.au/blog/2008/11/19/secured-car-loans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:19:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A secured car loan is a loan that is backed by an asset, most often the car that you are purchasing. A secured loan is often the best choice when borrowing money for a car purchase. Because the car secures the loan, the borrower is able to arrange for a lower interest rate than in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pre Approved Car Loans</title>
		<link>http://www.platinumcarloans.com.au/blog/2008/11/18/pre-approved-car-loans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.platinumcarloans.com.au/blog/2008/11/18/pre-approved-car-loans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When shopping for a car, getting your loan pre approved is a way to make certain that you can afford the vehicle that you are looking at and avoiding disappointment later if you cannot get approved for a loan. The pre approval process is straightforward. The first step in the process is to determine what [...]]]></description>
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