Holiday breaks are a chance to recharge for the year ahead. We look forward to warmer weather and finally setting up an out-of-office email for the break. However, for business owners, this time can be stressful without careful cashflow planning to implement holiday cashflow strategies. Even if you do continue to operate through the holiday…

In this video, Ewen shares tips for self storage operators to secure optimal lending rates. Key points include: Get in touch if you want to optimise your interest rates and boost cash flow. The Essential SME Checklist for Growth + Profitability Click here to download our Essential SME Checklist for Growth + Profitability; your roadmap to amplifying profitability and unlocking growth potential for SME businesses.

In this video, Glenns shares details on Sharp Accounting’s Profit Improvement Program, designed to help businesses identify areas for profit enhancement. Discover how we recently helped clients recover substantial expenses, from renegotiating bank charges to analysing staffing hours. By leveraging data and insights, we empower businesses to make informed decisions that boost profitability. If you’re…

For the last couple of months, our focus has been on the power of regular accountability meetings and monthly financial reporting and how businesses can use them to achieve better financial outcomes. We wanted to share the details of how we helped a client improve their performance using these strategies. One of our bakery clients,…

Reducing variable costs is a powerful way to elevate your business profitability. These costs fluctuate with production levels, so effectively managing them can directly impact your bottom line. Whether you’re aiming to improve cash flow or increase profit margins, focusing on lowering variable expenses is key to sustaining growth, particularly if your gross profit margin…

Productivity is often associated with strong economies, thriving businesses, and the efficiency of skilled workers. If more businesses were productive, we’d likely see fewer failures, higher employment, and better incomes for both owners and employees. According to the Xero Small Business Insights 2023: Industry and Regional Trends report, wholesale trade was the most productive industry…

In this video, Glenn explains how preparing and understanding key financial reports—such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, business plans, and cash flow forecasts—can determine the viability of your business. He highlights the importance of these reports for lenders, investors, and government bodies when assessing your business for loans, investments, or grants. Learn how…

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 +…

Over time, even the best business processes become inefficient and outdated. Inflexible legacy systems hamper the introduction of technological innovations. In addition, shifts in consumer preferences, changes in market forces, new regulatory policies, and long-established processes affect efficiency, competitiveness, and even your bottom line. Business Process Improvement is the antidote to this.  What is Business…

Ewen shares the latest insights on the self storage industry for spring 2024. Discover key trends, including increasing demand and rising rental rates, and get expert tips on reviewing pricing strategies, maximising occupancy, and managing key business costs.. Learn how expanding your facility could help offset rising expenses and boost profitability. The specialist team at…

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…