Most firms know innovation is essential to get ahead of the competition and stay there. Australian companies spend billions of dollars on research, development and commercialisation every year. Yet few are confident they capture the full benefits of these investments—and less than one in ten product development projects is a commercial success. Government knows innovation is essential if Australia is to survive and thrive in the global economy. It spends millions of dollars each year on incentives and support for firms that invest in innovation. Yet many companies fail to take full advantage of these programs, leaving money on the table. This is where Michael Johnson & Associates (MJ&A) fits in. We are Australia’s leading R&Dfocused consultancy. We work closely with Australian businesses of all sizes and in all industries to maximise the business benefits they realise from innovation, and are experts in government incentives for R&D, including the R&D Tax Concession and the R&D Start grants program. MJ&A offers an integrated portfolio of services, ranging from high level assistance with innovation planning and management to the nitty gritty process of preparing compliance documents to claim the R&D Tax Concession. Whatever your needs or objectives, we can tailor our services to significantly improve your organisation’s capabilities in innovation for profit and success.
MJ&A has specialised in the area of R&D and government support since 1983. In this time, we have helped hundreds of companies claim the R&D Tax Concession and win innovation grants. We also have many years’ experience in reviewing our clients’ R&D projects and expenditure. This has given us a unique opportunity to understand the different approaches to technology and product development and the management and organisation of R&D functions. As a result, we know what works, what doesn’t and why. MJ&A can guarantee that you will be working with people who have real expertise and experience in innovation and related government support programs. Our consultants come from many backgrounds—law, science, engineering, information technology and finance. What we have in common is a passion for innovation and technology. We also have a practical understanding of how businesses work, and bring objectivity, discipline and proven tools and methodologies to the table. When you work with MJ&A, it’s not like engaging a tax lawyer or an accountant. Our consultants work alongside your people, applying our expertise and knowledge to help your company achieve its business goals. Unlike many of our competitors, we spend time at your sites—talking with your people, winning the support of key personnel, and understanding your operations and objectives. Our approach is interactive—we involve your people and share our methodologies. MJ&A does more than advise, we deliver results. For example, on R&D Tax Concession assignments, we do not simply identify eligible projects and provide guidelines and advice. We do the whole job, right up to the day our findings are included in your company’s tax return. Our track record demonstrates that the value our services add—through cost savings and increased revenues—is many times higher than the fees we charge. For more details and a free initial consultation about how MJ&A can help you get the most from innovation and related government support, contact: Kris Gale, Managing Director, MJ&A TEL: (02) 9810 7211 EMAIL: krisg@mjassoc.com.au
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