Tag: Business Advice

Understanding your financial reports—knowing your numbers—is critical to business success. It empowers you to make better business decisions, measure their impact, take corrective actions where necessary, and ultimately achieve better results. By gaining insights into your financial reports, you can: Monitor Business Growth Determine if your business is growing or shrinking. Regular monitoring allows you…

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…

Your business plan is the roadmap that guides your company’s journey. It’s crucial for outlining your direction, setting goals, and securing investment. So, what should you include in your comprehensive business plan, and what key factors should you consider? Key Elements of a Business Plan A well-structured business plan typically includes: Clear Direction: Define your…

Purchasing an established business can be a strategic move, whether entering the business world for the first time or expanding your existing empire. However, buying a business is a significant decision that requires thorough research and careful planning. Before making any commitments, consider these five key questions: 1: Why Is the Business for Sale? Understanding…

In this short video, Glenn reminds you to protect yourself from phishing scams targeting your banking details. Scammers are sending fraudulent emails with links to “reset passwords” or “update details,” aiming to steal your identity or access your bank account. Remember, legitimate banks never ask for sensitive information via email links. To stay safe, never…

Every business has a finite lifespan. Some may last for decades, while others may only last a few years. As a business owner, the life of your business is likely to be strongly aligned with your own life goals and personal plans for the future. When the time comes to sell, it’s important to know…

In this video, Glenn shares how you can maximise unused concessional superannuation contributions from the past five years, provided your super balance is under $500,000. Watch to understand the strategy and steps to optimise your contributions efficiently.

Selling your business is a significant decision, reflecting years of dedication and hard work in building its success. When the time comes to sell, boosting your business’s value and securing its future becomes critical. Five Steps to Prepare Your Business for Sale Preparing to sell a business is rarely a quick process. Most owners start…

Owning a business can be brilliant, but you might not want to do it forever. Whether you’re ready to retire, want to cash out, or just need a break, at some point, you will probably want to move on from your business. Even before that time comes, you’ll need a plan for stepping back. Options…

Succession planning involves preparing for the future transfer of ownership of your business. It ensures a smooth transition and helps minimise stress, maximising the outcome during a potentially challenging period. Read more about succession planning here. Why Succession Planning Matters Succession planning is about defining your vision for the future and the steps needed to…

In business, cashflow equals confidence and resilience. Take charge of your financial future with these strategies to help you manage cashflow in your business: Establish Clear Payment Terms: Set clear Terms of Trade outlining payment expectations for each customer. Ensure prompt payment by clearly defining payment deadlines and consequences for late payments, as outlined in…

In today’s competitive business landscape, ensuring timely payment is paramount to sustained success. Any business model’s core lies the pivotal process of generating revenue through sales. However, the viability of this revenue stream hinges on the prompt settlement of invoices by customers. Efficiency is key when it comes to cashflow management. The smoother the payment…