Business Adviser: 5 Benefits of Working With One
Your accountant can do so much more than just the bookkeeping. We’ve outlined 5 key areas where we can offer deeper, business-critical advice and support.
#strategy #finance #businesstips
Management & Strategy
Make Your Business Attractive to Lenders – 3 Important Ways
Micro, small and medium businesses make up over 90% of all firms, globally, but still find it hard to access funding. We have 3 tips for improving your chances of getting a loan approved.
#funding #capital #businesstips
Setting goals for your business in the new financial year
If you are reflecting on where you are at and thinking about your business goals for the financial year ahead, we can help you establish measurable goals for your business.
#smallbusiness #financialnewyear #goalsetting
Scenario Planning for Business – Preparing for Every Outcome
As the owner of a fast-moving business, would a crystal ball be helpful? Scenario planning is a key way to understand the future of your business. We outline the major benefits.
#scenarioplanning #forecasting #businesstips
Bookkeeping vs Accounting for Small Business – Why Your Business Needs Both
Running a small business means juggling a lot of moving parts. Understanding bookkeeping vs accounting for small business is an
Diversify Your Business – 5 Practical Strategies to Reduce Uncertainty
Looking to shake up your current business strategy? We share five ideas for diversifying your business strategy and improving the stability and profitability of your business this year.
#diversification #strategy #businesstips
Protecting you and your business: taking out insurance
Business insurance is a vital part of protecting your enterprise. We outline five of the most common types of insurance and how they safeguard the future of your business.
#insurance #protection #businesstips
How to reduce late payments in business
63% of Australian businesses say they are losing money to late payments. Here’s what you can do to get your late payment issues under control.
#latepayment #cashflow #businesstips
Cost-saving measures and how they drive profits
Cutting costs can be a key way to boost your profits. But how does managing your expenditure increase profitability? We outline the benefits of proactive cost-saving measures.
Understanding financial reports for small business owners
What are the key reports to focus on in your business? We’ll show you how to track performance, take action and position your company for growth.
Small business instant asset write-off – $20,000 threshold explained
A bill amending the Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off until 30 June 2026 has been passed in parliament and awaits royal assent.
Holiday cash flow for your small business
This time of year can be hard on small businesses. With a bit of pre-planning and being proactive, you can set yourself up for a financially stress-free holiday. Talk to us. We can help.
#smallbusiness #cashflowtips
How an accountant supports your business: 5 key areas of focus
A good accountant talks to you regularly throughout the year. Here are five key ways we can support your financial management and the performance of your business.
Accountant Business Mentor: Why Your Accountant Is the Mentor You Didn’t Know You Needed
Looking for someone to guide your entrepreneurial journey? Your accountant could be the mentor you didn’t know you needed.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #mentoring
Taking stock of your business health with ratios
Taking stock of the health of your business allows for more effective planning, early warning about issues, and a better course for success. We can help assess your business health, to set you on the right track.
#businessplanning
Cash is not profit and vice versa
Cash is King. To work out how fast you can grow your business, you need to look at your projected cashflow. Talk to us. We are here to help.
The art of delegation
Effective delegation frees up time and boosts productivity by allowing others to take on tasks. Assessing the right person, providing clear instructions and setting timeframes results in enhanced team skills, better outcomes and higher productivity.
Small business instant asset write-off to be extended for 2025–26
A bill amending the Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off until 30 June 2026 has been introduced to parliament.
Don’t end up paying tax on uncollected debtors!
Even though you haven’t collected your debtors, you still have to pay tax on them. This is because you pay tax on your sales figures irrespective as to whether or not you have collected the cash. Use these ideas to collect your debtors quicker.
Could your business survive without you?
Would your business fall apart without you? What’s your Plan B in case of accident, illness, or just so you can take an occasional holiday? If you were thinking of selling it, what’s your exit strategy?
Understanding your revenue drivers
How well do you understand what drives your business revenue? We can help you review your numbers, identify your revenue drivers, and what could help grow your total revenue as a company.
#business #revenue #growth
6 Powerful Reasons To Watch Your Financial Reports
Making time to look over your financial reports each month is an important task for any business owner. We can give you an overview of what reports you’ll need to help you build a thriving business.
Business credit: using loans to grow your business
Having a good business credit profile is vital for accessing routes to funding. We look at six different ways to fund the growth of your small business.
#debt #finance #businessloans #businesstips
Profit vs cash
Do you understand the difference between profit and cash? Are you improving your profits but not seeing an improvement in your bank balance? We can help you increase both your profit and your cash! #CashIsKing #GetInTouch #FinancialAwareness
Want to spend more time doing what you love?
Was setting your own hours a drawcard to owning a business? In reality, do you work more than ever before? We can help you free up time to spend on better things #TimeFreedom #Delegation #WorkSmarter
Your Business Plan
When confronted with difficulties or adversity, creating a #BusinessPlan provides clarity and steps to overcome these. Spend time planning to ensure your business is resilient and can overcome future challenges.
Coping with the skyrocketing cost of living
Household living costs have skyrocketed and seem set to keep rising this year. Here are our 12 top tips for coping with the rapidly increasing cost of living – ways to earn more, spend less, and invest in your future.
#inflation #economy
The Fundamentals of a Business Budget
We believe having a budget is essential for business success. Talk to us about creating a useful budget in your accounting software as a practical business management tool. We’d love to help you start planning for a great 2026 financial year!
Reducing the uncertainty: financial forecasting and planning
Economic conditions and the costs of trading make it difficult to keep your finances on track. We’ve got five ways to reduce the financial uncertainty and improve your planning.
#finance #planning #forecasting
Understanding Your Balance Sheet
Are you confident in understanding the financial snapshot of your balance sheet?
Book a session now to analyse your reports with an experienced business advisor.
Making your business work for you: securing your lifestyle
Is your business providing the income you need to secure your desired lifestyle? We’ve got some hot tips for boosting revenue, profits and your ability to draw down income.
#lifestyle #revenue #income #businesstips
Disaster management: getting ready for emergency weather events
We’ve seen the destructive force of natural disasters. But is your disaster management plan ready for an emergency weather event? Find out five key ways to minimise the impact.
#disastermanagement #emergencyplanning #businesstips
Keeping your cashflow strong in tough times
Weathering the storm? Small businesses are particularly vulnerable in tough economic times. We can help with strategies for healthy cash flow, so you can continue to thrive.
#smallbusiness #cashflow
Getting help with your small business debt
Is your business debt getting out of control? Come and talk to us about strategies for reducing debt and getting cashflow under control.
#tax #accounting #businesstips
Making your business work for you: the big goal
Is your business helping you deliver on your personal goals? Our new series looks at ways to make your business work for you, with handy hints on setting and tracking your goals.
#goals #personalgoals #businesstips
Right to disconnect to be extended: will your business be affected?
The ‘right to disconnect’ became law for larger businesses in August 2024. But from August 2025, employers with less than 15 employees will also have to comply with the new rules.
#righttodisconnect #employer #HR #businesstips
How to optimise your business: get proactive with your finances
Looking to get in control of your finances in 2025? Embracing the latest financial tech is a great way to put yourself in the driving seat. We’ve got five ways to boost your finances.
#finance #accountingtech #businesstips
Are You Suffering from Business Burnout?
Are you feeling burned out from your business? There are some simple strategies to regain enthusiasm. Talk to us about how we can relieve the stress by managing systems, tech, payroll or other financial administration.
We’ll back your recovery.
How to optimise your business: build on those customer relationships
Building better relationships with your customers is a key way to optimise your business for the future. We’ve got five tips for nurturing those customer relationships.
#customer #relationships #businesstips
How to optimise your business: six areas to focus on
We’re trading in uncertain times. But now’s the perfect moment to look at optimising your business. We’ve highlighted six key areas where you can improve your business efficiency.
#optimisation #strategy #businesstips
Mastering expense management in your business
Effectively managing expenses is crucial for sustaining growth and ensuring profitability of your business, while also making for an easier journey. Eight strategies to better manage your business expenses and keep your operations running smoothly.
Selling your business: adding value prior to sale
Do you want to achieve a great price when selling your business? We’ve summarised five key ways to add value to your business over time, to deliver the best possible deal.
#exitstrategy #sellingup #businesstips
Cutting costs or increasing your prices? We can help
With many businesses are expecting lower profits this financial year, the more prepared you can be for the unexpected, the better. Talk to us about smart ways to get your costs under control or whether you need to increase your prices.
Christmas bonuses and other festive payroll matters
Wanting to acknowledge the hard work of your employees this year? Make sure you report Christmas bonuses and other one-off payments correctly this holiday season.
Selling your business: planning your exit
Selling your business doesn’t happen overnight. It’s important to start planning your exit strategy sooner rather than later, as we explain in these five tips for planning your business sale.
#exitstrategy #sellingup #businesstips
Business plant and equipment: Buy or lease?
Buying vs leasing – which one is best for business equipment and plant? How can you figure out the best choice for your situation?
Forecasting: taking the guesswork out of your finance strategy.
In uncertain economic times, it’s handy to know what lies around the corner. We’ve outlined the major benefits of using forecasting apps to project your finances into the future
#finance #forecasting #businesstips
Dealing with uncertainty – tips for business owners
Inflation is down but there’s still real uncertainty for business owners. After years of challenging times knowing what step to take next is a key worry, we can help with planning your next move.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness
Your upcoming tax calendar for November and December 2024
With the end of the calendar year and holiday season fast approaching, please do not forget about your tax obligations. Here is a list of key tax dates for November and December 2024.
Cash flow and cost control
Regular cash flow forecasts help you keep your focus. If you can’t reach your targets for income, reining in your costs may give you a little extra headroom to manage cash flow while you plan your next move.