Category: Business Tips

In the journey of building a better business, the first crucial step is to define what success looks like for you. Your business should serve you, not the other way around. Let’s explore how to crystallise your vision for a thriving business that aligns with your passions and values. Clarify Your Vision To create a…

Business owners often prioritise profit and cost reduction, but it’s essential not to overlook the significance of your Balance Sheet. Even profitable businesses can face financial challenges, making your Balance Sheet a crucial indicator of your business’s solvency. Here, we explore four critical areas to focus on within your Balance Sheet for lasting success. Profitability…

In the world of business, maintaining a healthy cash flow is essential, and one key factor in achieving this is effectively managing your debt collection. But how do you measure and improve debtor days? What Are Debtor Days? Debtor days refer to the average time it takes for your customers to settle their invoices. While…

Cashflow is vital for your business’s health and can often be a source of stress. To boost your cashflow, consider these 10 straightforward tactics: Set Clear Terms of Trade Establish clear Terms of Trade for every project. Define your invoicing procedures, expected payment timeline, and consequences for late or non-payment. Offer Payment Options Explore payment…

In the dynamic world of business, growth is essential for sustained success and business growth. As a small business owner, you have seven powerful levers at your disposal to drive growth. In this article, we delve into these strategies that encompass both sales expansion and cost reduction. By implementing these tactics, you can optimise your…

As business owners, we’re accustomed to checking the weather forecast before making weekend plans. But have you considered the importance of forecasting in your business? In this article, we’ll explore how a comprehensive business forecast can provide valuable insights, empowering you to make informed decisions for sustainable growth and business success. The Power of Business…

Many business owners operate without a plan, but having no direction can lead to missed opportunities and stagnation. While lengthy business plans often gather dust, a one-page plan can be a game-changer. This short, sharp strategy helps you map out 90 days of focused actions using the Now, Where, How approach: Now – Where is…

Interest rates…it looks like the increases will keep coming, so it’s important to get on top of your cashflow and implement some interest rate strategies. Contact us if you would like to find out more.

Cash is oxygen for your business and measuring working capital is your regular health check to keep your business alive; especially in turbulent times. Glenn explains how Sharp Accounting can identify strategies to increase your working capital in this short video.

This isn’t typically a place where you’ll find a lot of wastage. Our experience is that business owners are very careful about managing their expenses, and the smaller the business is, the truer that statement is. Having said that, as a business grows, so do the layers of hierarchy. Management control can deteriorate and the…

Many Australian business owners have engaged in little to no exit planning. This is true even for owners with most of their assets tied up in the business. Unfortunately, this is a recipe for disaster when it comes time for you to leave the company – whether that’s due to retirement, an accident or illness,…

With the advent of the internet and cloud-based solutions, many in the financial services and accounting industries suggest that the distance between them and the client is irrelevant. While this is true to some degree, you may ask yourself, what are the benefits of working with a tax accountant near me? Benefits of Working With…