James Hodgson

Feb 22, 2024 | lawpath.com.au | James Hodgson

An Excise duty is an indirect, commodity-based tax that is imposed on certain goods that damage consumer health or pollute the environment. Unlike other taxes, the excise tax applies at the moment of manufacture, instead of at sale. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) levies this tax on certain types of goods produced or manufactured in Australia. These goods include; Alcohol, Cigarettes, Fuel, and Petroleum products.

Feb 20, 2024 | lawpath.com.au | James Hodgson

While most timeshare offers are legitimate, it’s likely your perception of them is somewhat negative. Scams and unethical (and in some cases illegal) tactics employed by timeshare brokers have tainted their reputation. But are they really that bad? This article helps you answer this question for yourself. A Timeshare (often referred to as vacation ownership) is a property with a divided form of ownership. Typically, these properties are holiday homes, shared with multiple parties.

Feb 12, 2024 | lawpath.com.au | James Hodgson

Online marketplaces are websites that facilitate shopping from many different sources. While global online marketplace giants such as Ebay, ASOS and Airbnb have a huge presence in the Australian market, e-commerce is quite new to Australia. E-commerce is rapidly becoming the major force in retail business. In 2018 alone, e-commerce produced a revenue of more than $18 billion, making it a great time for your business to expand into an online marketplace. One obstacle is not knowing where to begin.

Dec 6, 2023 | ffnews.com | Lauren Towner |James Hodgson

For Fintech Finance News, attributed to James Hodgson, Chief Product Officer, Payit by NatWestCyber week is here. And with the holiday season (and more spending) on the horizon, businesses will want to make the most of the peak season and capitalise on the run-up to the festive season. But amidst the frenzy of searching for the best deals, consumers might be less cautious than usual, leaving them more susceptible to phishing and APP scams.

Oct 2, 2023 | itbriefcase.net | Eric Abbruzzese |Jonathan Collins |James Hodgson |Michael Inouye

Key Takeaways From CES 2023 After 2 years of virtual exhibits, halls, and workshops, CES 2023 came back nearly in full swing with over 115,000 attendees. This was mostly a return to normal after a fully virtual show in 2021, and a scaled-back version last year. ABI Research was represented by four analysts—Eric Abbruzzese, Jonathan Collins, James Hodgson, and Michael Inouye—all seasoned CES attendees who have seen this event grow and evolve over the past several years.