Category: Business Finances

In this video, Glenn discusses the importance of understanding your financial reports to improve your business results. Learn how analysing both past performance and future projections can help you track growth, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions. Discover how financial reports can guide you towards achieving your financial goals and growing your business value. The Essential SME Checklist for Growth +…

Small changes can significantly improve your business performance. Even slight adjustments to your processes or systems can majorly impact your profit margins. For example, a 1% increase in your gross margin on $500,000 of sales adds an extra $5,000 to your bottom line without increasing sales. The best part? Boosting your margins is one of…

In our recent articles, we’ve discussed essential financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cashflow statements, which provide a snapshot of your business’s financial health at a given point in time. While these reports are crucial for understanding past performance, cashflow forecasting takes it a step further by offering a forward-looking view, helping…

Understanding your financial reports is crucial to improving your business performance. In this video, Ewen outlines four key reports—profit and loss, balance sheet, accounts receivable, and accounts payable—and explains how monitoring them can enhance cash flow, build stronger supplier relationships, and inform better decision-making. If you’d like a financial review of your business, reach out…

If you’re seeing a low bank balance, it might not be about what you’re doing wrong but where your money is tied up. In this video, Ewen shares tips on assessing your sales, accounts receivable, stock levels, and accounts payable. Discover how these factors impact your cash flow and what you can do to improve…

Understanding your financial reports—knowing your numbers—is critical to business success. It empowers you to make better business decisions, measure their impact, take corrective actions where necessary, and ultimately achieve better results. By gaining insights into your financial reports, you can: Monitor Business Growth Determine if your business is growing or shrinking. Regular monitoring allows you…

Regularly reviewing your financial reports is crucial for any business owner aiming for growth and success. If you’re not doing this—whether due to a busy schedule or because the reports seem confusing—it’s time to start. Here are six compelling reasons you should monitor your financials reports regularly. Which Financial Reports Should You Review? Before diving…

Starting a new business or expanding an existing one often requires substantial funding. Securing the right finance at each stage of your business journey is crucial for success. But where can you find the necessary funds? Five Ways to Access the Right Funding Here are five key funding options to consider: 1: Bank Loans and…

Wondering when to establish a self-managed super fund (SMSF)? The answer varies based on your financial strategy and goals. Generally, financial planners suggest having $200k-$250k in combined super for cost benefits. However, it ultimately depends on your plans for those funds. Watch Glenn’s latest video to learn more about the right time for an SMSF…

In this short video, Ewen shares how many business owners receive fraudulent emails with invoices from familiar suppliers they don’t actually use. These scams often come from well-known names like Australia Post or utility companies, but they include red flags such as overdue invoices, urgent payment demands, and threats of legal action. If you receive…

Quarter Period Payment Due 1 1 July – 30 September 28 October 2 1 October – 31 December 28 January 3 1 January – 31 March 28 April 4 1 April – 30 June 28 July Key Points Clearing Houses Missed Payments Additional Compliance Given the ATO’s increased audit activity, timely compliance is more critical…

In this short video, Glenn reminds you to protect yourself from phishing scams targeting your banking details. Scammers are sending fraudulent emails with links to “reset passwords” or “update details,” aiming to steal your identity or access your bank account. Remember, legitimate banks never ask for sensitive information via email links. To stay safe, never…