business goals

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The beginning of a new calendar year is an excellent time to review last year and reflect on what worked, what didn’t, what you’d like to change and new things you want to implement. Take the time to review the year and acknowledge all that has happened, good, bad or indifferent. Examining the year with […]

What are your business goals for the year ahead?

work/life balance

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You started your business to have the freedom of being in charge. But are you actually working harder than ever and drowning in admin, meetings and other demands on your time? Don’t worry, there are ways to get your work/life balance back under control. In this series, we’ll look at the core ways your business […]

Making your business work for you: work/life balance

Laptop and coffee

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If you had to pay tax of more than $5,000 in your last income tax return, you may have to pay provisional tax for the following year. Provisional tax is like paying progress payments on next year’s income tax. The amount you must pay relates to your expected profit for the year. In practical terms, […]

Provisional Tax – how does it work?

customer relationships

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Customers are the true bedrock of your business. Loyal customers become repeat buyers, spread word of your brand and provide a steady income stream of sales. But what can you do to build the very best relationships with your existing and future customers. In this series, we’ll look at some key ways to optimise your […]

How to optimise your business: build on those customer relationships

plant-and-equipment

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When your business needs new plant or equipment, what’s the best choice – buy or lease? The answer will depend on your specific circumstances, but there are some basic considerations to help you weigh up the options. The advantages of buying Buying gives you certainty and ownership, at a higher upfront price, but a lower […]

Business plant and equipment: Buy or lease?

cashflow management

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Inadequate cashflow is a symptom of management problems in a business, NOT the cause. Helping our clients look ahead with confidence and putting in place basic cashflow maximisation strategies is core to our purpose as your accountants. Cashflow planning is best practice in any business and critical to survival and growth. Setting cashflow targets and […]

Cashflow Management Coaching – Outline and Benefits 

bookkeeping

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As a small business owner, you might find yourself wondering whether you need a bookkeeper, an accountant, or perhaps both. The roles of bookkeepers can sometimes seem a bit mysterious, but they are crucial to the smooth operation of any business. Bookkeepers are responsible for the organisation, recording, and reporting of financial transactions within a […]

Why a bookkeeper is essential for your small business

Uncertainty

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Inflation may be down but there’s still real uncertainty for business owners. We’ve been trading in challenging times for a number of years now. Knowing what step to take next is a key worry, we know you invest more than simply time and money into your business. It is more than a job but part […]

Dealing with uncertainty – tips for business owners

succession plan

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As the owner of a family farm, you’re not just running a business. You’re responsible for the future of the family’s legacy and the financial security of your nearest and dearest. You’re also the custodian of the land, livestock and environment that makes up your land. So, do you have a plan in place for […]

Handing over the family farm: the need for succession planning

seasonal dips in income

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Seasonal dips in income can be highly challenging when you’re a small business. But there are proactive ways to predict, plan for and overcome these dips in revenue. The key to dealing with seasonal dips is to know when they’re most likely to occur, and to have measures in place to spread your income and […]

Planning for seasonal dips in income