Category: Maturing Business

Tax planning takes advantage of lawful and strategic ways to minimise tax liabilities this financial year and in future years. While it may minimise taxes in any given financial year, tax planning works best when used as part of a long-term financial strategy. This post will outline some tax planning considerations for businesses and individuals…

Proving your ongoing viability is crucial in scaling a successful business to the next level. Whether applying for government subsidies, taking out a business loan or seeking investor support, you need robust financial evidence with the right financial reports to demonstrate your company’s stability and growth potential. Why Financial Reports Matter You need to present…

When it comes to business, profit and cash flow are not one and the same. While profit reflects the revenue generated from your work or sales, cashflow is the actual money flowing in and out of your bank account. One of the primary culprits of poor cashflow is what we call “cash lockup.” Cash lockup…

Are you considering retiring from your business or selling your business? Glenn explains the importance of a longer term succession plan being essential to maximise your return in this short video.

Do you remember why you went into business? In this short video, Glenn shares how Sharp Accounting can help you get clear and focused back on your business and why this is so important.

Cash is the life blood of any business. In fact, even profitable businesses can and do fail because of poor cashflow. What’s important is that you understand your key drivers of cashflow. Improving cashflow is often all about changing your business’s processes, for example, how you order stock and pay for it, how you bill…

Did you know that you still have to pay tax on your debtors, even if you haven’t yet collected them? This is because you pay tax on your sales figures, whether you’ve collected the cash or not. So, how do you collect your debtors faster? Don’t procrastinate on your debtors. Establish clear payment terms and…

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…

When selling a business, there can be significant tax advantages, especially related to GST, if the sale is considered a “going concern.” as Glenn shares in this video. This means you’re selling the entire business, often in a walk-in, walk-out fashion, with no GST on the sale. This can greatly impact cash flow for both…

Are considering selling your business? Glenn takes you through what you need to consider in terms of tax in this short video.

Do you understand what succession planning is? In this short video, Glenn clarifies what is involved and the benefits for your business.