Maturing Services

Mature businesses are in a position to reap the benefits of experience, increased stability, access to finance, and branding and goodwill. However, with these benefits come greater demands from shareholders, employees, corporate partners, and (often) regulators.

Sharp Accounting’s experienced team works with mature businesses to navigate complex questions that arise concerning employee engagement, retention, and development, as well as market conditions, profitability and productivity, and planning for your eventual exit.

With a powerful and diverse range of knowledge, skills, and experience, the Sharp Accounting team delivers business solutions to make your business and personal wealth goals a reality. We prioritise stability, predictability, and data-driven decision-making in business to help you achieve a more profitable future.

Business Accounting Services for Mature Companies

Tax Planning and Business Services
Tax planning helps you meet reporting requirements while minimising your tax obligations to only what you must legally pay.
Strategic Planning
Let us gather the data and information you need to make impactful decisions to grow your business.
Financial Forecasting
Make strategic decisions for your business today with financial forecasting that considers likely financial outcomes for you at strategic future intervals.
Business Planning & Advisory
Place our experienced and multidisciplinary team at your disposal with our business advisory services and benefit from our wealth of insight.
Mergers & Acquisitions
You want our experienced accountants on your side when considering a merger or acquisition to aid with due diligence, financial negotiations, and tax minimisation.
Financing and Debt Funding
Established businesses have easier access to financing and investment. Work with us to assess your options and intelligently structure your debt.
Business Valuation
Work with us to consider your business viability and future profit projections, so you can make measured decisions based on data.
Wealth Creation
Invest intelligently for your future with growth and business advisory services and self-managed superannuation fund management.
Succession Planning
Being financially prepared for your retirement is one thing, being ready to transition your business to a new owner is another. Get ready for both with Sharp.
Waste and Profit Reviews
We’ll analyse how efficiently your business expenses are being used to generate profits and provide recommendations.

Common Questions from Mature Businesses

What is a business advisory board and how can having one help mature businesses?

Do you ever find yourself asking questions about your finances or your future:

What will your business look like in 12 months?
Will your business be in a good position when you retire in 5 or 10 years?
Is your business planning robust and future-focused? Have you been given the right advice – or should you consider a second opinion?
How can my business recover from this failed project/economic downturn/etc?

If so, you would benefit from a business advisory board.

We act as a sounding board for businesses, bringing to the relationship years of experience in business management and development. As a result, we are able to check that your business is as competitive, focused, and profitable as it can be, offering flexible strategies to address the issues affecting your business. Through modern technology, we assess and monitor the current state of your business. Having a proactive approach like this allows us to ensure we deliver sound advice to improve your bottom line.

What are some common challenges for maturing businesses and how can Sharp Accounting help?

While the challenges and pain points will vary from company to company, there are some common business challenges we assist our clients with when their company matures:

Complex financial forecasting, including 3 to 5-year forecasts.
Reduction of overheads and increased efficiency in business operations.
Getting the right people in the right roles for the future.
Promoting stability for the future.
Looking to the future to start thinking about exit and/or succession planning.
Minimising tax obligations.
Considering project feasibility.
Determining whether a merger or acquisition is the right move.
Undertaking comprehensive risk assessments to mitigate current and future financial risk.
Debt structuring to maintain working capital levels while undertaking increasingly expensive and/or lengthy projects.

Sharp Accounting’s team has a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience navigating all of these challenges (and more) for our business clients. We leverage technologies, as well as our cumulative experience to implement solutions that promote stability, predictability, and data-driven decision-making in business to help you achieve a more profitable future.

With so many competing priorities, how can mature businesses select which projects, products, or services to invest in?

In a world with so much information available and so many competing priorities, it can be difficult to find focus as a business owner. Sharp Accounting’s team works with you to develop strong strategic plans that outline where you’re going as a company and, critically, it sets out the steps required to get there and the timeline for taking those steps. This accounting service offers structure, focus, and accountability to established businesses.

We explore your business goals, your strategies, and look at:

Marketing and sales
KPIs that fuel your business
Finances
Your people
Workplace culture
Vision and strategy
Systems
Products and services.

Then, we provide guidance about how you can improve the profitability of your business by focusing on the key drivers that can make a big difference.

Google Rating

4.9

Sharp Accounting Ballarat

Based on 70 reviews

KB Exercise Physiology

22:51 04 Nov 23

We made the change to engage an accounting firm from outside of our home town and Sharp Accounting came highly... recommended. Ewen has been our accountant for more than 3 years and the changes within our business models have reflected his invaluable input. Ewen has provided support and recommendations on setting ourselves up for the future whilst continuing to run well established businesses. We highly recommend Ewen and the team at Sharp Accounting. Matt and Katherine Bissettread more

Jess Lieberman

03:13 03 Nov 23

The Sharp Accounting Team have been nothing but professional, very supportive and extremely prompt with any queries... since transitioning across to them 12 months ago. Their knowledge and expertise has definitely helped me grow my business and I couldn’t have done it without them. Highly recommend for both personal or business needs.read more

Carol Micallef

02:10 03 Nov 23

Sharp Accounting and Tarynn in particular are wonderful to deal with - she is incredibly professional, passionate and... thorough in all our dealings. She cares about her clients and always goes above and beyond. I cannot recommend her highly enough - she is an asset to our business and it is like having an extra employee on our team - she is always available and helpful whenever we have a question. Thank you Tarynn for all the hard work you put in.read more

Brooke Tamanika

01:03 01 Nov 23

We initially approached Sharp Accounting as we weren't entirely pleased with our previous accountants. Since we engaged... Ewen and Tarynn from Sharp Accounting, our business has made a steady profit every year. They changed the way we structured our accounting practices, and have listened to what we want to achieve every year. Somehow, even though our yearly goals were ambitious, they were able to get our business to our desired target within that financial year. We would highly recommend Sharp Accounting!read more

Tree Tech Management Tree Tech Management

03:13 30 Oct 23

Sharp Accounting has been an invaluable support to my business during the uncertainties of the pandemic. Glen and... Matt's responsiveness and expertise have been instrumental in guiding my business's growth. Without their help, my business wouldn't be where it is today. Whether small or large, Sharp Accounting stands out as the best in the business!read more

Matthew Fontana

10:46 16 May 21

Dealt with David on an ongoing basis, very professional and knowledgeable man who has been a tremendous benefit to my... business. I can recommend Sharp accounting to any serious business owner wanting to take their business forward.read more

dustin mcmurray

01:33 10 Mar 20

Sharp have always been a pleasure to deal with and offer honest straight forward advice, you can tell the advice comes... from experience and a team who love supporting Ballarat localsread more

Peter Sparkman

22:53 17 Dec 19

Couldn't be more helpful, efficient and anxiety relieving! Fast, absolutely professional and polite, Sharp Accounting... is a well-oiled machine that actually almost makes tax time fun! I'd highly recommend them to anyone - and have been doing so for people with woeful stories of alternative accounting businesses...read more

Ookami Kids

03:38 11 Nov 19

We could not recommend Sharp Accounting highly enough! Working closely with Sam, we've been up-skilled and empowered... to feel more confident when it comes to managing our finances and making financial decisions for our growing business! We don't actually know where we would be without you! Thank you, from the Ookami Kids Team!read more

Michelle O'Loughlan

08:46 06 Nov 19

Sharp accounting are friendly, affordable and professional. They always deliver a great service and have the flexibilty... to cater for clients appointments, times & needs. From a Happy long term client. Keep up the great work Sharp Accounting Team Cheers Michelleread more

Gravity Tree Worx

07:45 06 Nov 19

Fantastic accounting team. Have been essential in helping to get my small business off the ground. Would highly... recommend.read more

GH girls Channel

07:09 06 Nov 19

Where do I start???? After going through the most traumatic time of being in business for over 17years .... I honestly... would’ve closed my doors if it hadn’t have been for the support, knowledge and expertise of Ewen and his team. I now actually know “all my numbers” and am slowly getting back in front. Working closely with Sharp accounting has saved my business( and my sanity ). Thanks Sharp Accounting 😊 Petaread more

Ballarat Soil Testing

06:58 06 Nov 19

Glenn and the team at Sharp Accounting have supported our company's growth for over 14 years with a caring and... personalised service that we value. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff who have even assisted us after hours from time to time. We can't recommend Sharp Accounting enough.read more

Rian Potter

01:46 20 Aug 18

Sharps Accounting have always delivered prompt, professional, accurate advice and services. Whether it's for a tax... return or guidance in business finance we've always recommended the team at Sharps accounting before any others. Keep up the good work!!read more

Wayne Squire

07:19 12 Jul 18

Moving our Business across to Sharp Accounting has been one of the most beneficial decisions we have ever made. The... experience and knowledge they bestow on our Company has seen us grow from strength to strength in the time we have been with them. They are always accessible and provide the correct advice and direction when needed. The staff are helpful, courteous and they follow through on their promises. Sharp Accounting contribute significantly back into the community in many varied ways, they are a vital part of my business and are a company I cant recommend highly enough.read more

Simon Fletcher

03:39 11 Jul 18

Sharp have given fantastic, professional and prompt service since day 1. Several years ago they provided us with... invaluable assistance in the purchase of a business and all the challenges that entailed. We couldn't have done it without them. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone for their business or personal accounting needs.read more

Jenny O'Keefe

01:22 11 Jul 18

Ewen at Sharp Accounting is our trusted family accountant. He has changed my life for the better - so encouraging and... instrumental in establishing a new small business, I’ve been so well taken care of and never feel like any question I’m asking is too silly or a waste of his time. Ewen and the team at Sharp have given me a great deal of confidence in business, and with my personal finances. I know they always have my back. Thanks Ewen!read more

Steve Friend

01:25 14 Jun 18

I have been associated with Ewen and the Sharp Accounting staff since agreeing to purchase a business some 12 months... ago. Sharp Accounting stepped me through the purchase process, established all company regulatory requirements and just made the process painless for a first time business owner. Now we are up and running, Sharp Accounting were retained by our business, despite being 300km away. Sharp Accounting now look after all of my personal and business tax and business accounting needs. They are all easily approachable, extremely timely in responding to questions and on top of my key dates, ensuring I have everything I need to have lodged, done well in time. I highly recommend Sharp Accounting to any prospective clients.read more

Paul Ballinger

00:20 08 Mar 16

The team at Sharp Accounting have looked after us from both business and personal perspective for the past 10 years.... Their professionalism is beyond reproach. We have always had sound business advice and find the team easy to communicate with. Sharp Accounting deliver great service I highly recommend them.read more

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Business Accounting Services for Mature Companies

Common Questions from Mature Businesses

What is a business advisory board and how can having one help mature businesses?

What are some common challenges for maturing businesses and how can Sharp Accounting help?

With so many competing priorities, how can mature businesses select which projects, products, or services to invest in?