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- The difference between directing and leadingThere are 10 departments in every business, no matter how small. These are: Many business owners control multiple departments. Imagine each department has a hat – worn by the single leader of each department. Many business owners wear multiple hats. The secret to the success of your organisation structure is to understand the key differences…
- Smart strategies to control your cashCashflow is confidence – the more you have, the better! Try the below strategies to help take control of your cashflow: Talk to us about strategies you can implement to get the cash flowing in your business. “You must gain control over your money, or the lack of it will forever control you.” – Dave…
- The sixth cause of poor cashflow – overheads are too highThis 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…
- Cashflow freedom – the seven causes of poor cashflowCash 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…
- Collect your debtors fasterDid 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…
- What is Your Business Really Worth? And How Can You Increase The Value of Your Business?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,…
- The Pareto Principle: How The 80/20 Rule Will Change The Way You Do BusinessStop wasting time on things that don’t matter. Business leaders can use the Pareto Principle to drive focus, improve productivity, and change how they do business for the better. In this post, we discuss the 80/20 rule and outline how you can use it to stop wasting time on things that don’t matter. What is…
- Why Should I Work With a Tax Accountant Near MeWith 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…
- Opportunities for Business Owners: Superannuation Contribution BenefitsSuperannuation is one of the most significant assets many Australians have. Yet, we see many individuals (including business owners) who see superannuation as a compliance requirement – instead of the enormous opportunity it represents. Find out how to make the most of the superannuation contribution benefits and opportunities in this blog post. Voluntary Superannuation Contribution…
- Hiring Your First Employees: How to Leverage Early Hires to Promote GrowthYour company’s early hires have the potential to shape your business. They can improve operational capacity and efficiency while freeing you to focus on the work that builds value. So, while the hiring process can be difficult and daunting, it is also necessary to grow your business. In this blog post, we’ll answer some frequently…
- 2022/23 Federal Budget – HighlightsAfter the budget earlier this week, below we share some highlights: Personal income tax changes The Government has announced a once-off $420 ‘cost of living tax offset’ for the 2022 income year, which will be provided in the form of an increase to the existing LMITO. This will increase the maximum LMITO benefit to $1,500…
- Predicting a More Profitable Future for Australia’s Agribusinesses: Farm Tax Tips From Sharp AccountingWith good weather and record prices prevailing in 2021, it was a strong year for agribusiness. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences suggests that the boom will continue through 2021-22. In fact, the bureau predicts that Australia’s agricultural industry will reach a record-breaking $81 billion this financial year – more than…