business loan

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Do you think a business loan will take your business to the next level, but daunted by the loan process? You’re not alone. There’s a lot of paperwork and number-crunching involved. Before you get started, remember that banks wants your application to succeed as the interest you pay is a vital revenue stream. So it’s […]

How to apply for a business loan

Vehicle as a business expense

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Being self-employed can be tough – but it does have its advantages. One of those advantages is the possibility of being able to allocate some of your costs to business expenditure, so you reduce your tax bill. That includes your home office, your phone, and your vehicle. Dividing up personal use and business use If […]

Your car as a business expense: what can you claim?

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Founding, building and growing your own small business is a hugely rewarding experience for many entrepreneurs. But the road ahead isn’t always smooth. There are common challenges that crop up and ongoing issues that need to be factored into your business plan, your strategy and your own personal thinking. So, what can you do to […]

5 challenges for small business – and how to beat them!

End of financial year

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The end of the financial year, and the end of the next GST period, are fast approaching with the February to March GST Return due 8th May 2023. From now until the 31st March 2023 is the perfect time to have a final check on your accounts and make any adjustments. The 31st March is […]

End of Financial Year 2023 – 1st April 2022 to 31 March 2023

Managing Risk Webinar

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In recent years, every business has been impacted by change and disruption and there’s more uncertainty on the horizon. Anticipating and managing potential risk in your business is critical to safely ride out any storm. In this complimentary webinar, Managing Risk, we’ll discuss the potential risks you need to manage across your entire business, show […]

Managing Risk Webinar

Business development

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As your Accountant, we won’t just look after the financial side of your business, we can also advise you on the strategic side of your company, including the importance of business development as vital part of your growth plan. Business development (BD) is what helps your company move from slow, organic growth to fast-paced, hypergrowth. […]

Business Development – How an accountant supports you

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Yes, it’s that time of the year again – here’s some checklists to make your (and our) job easier! Many of you are using accounting software that helps make the end of year a lot smoother than it used to be! However, we still need to check some information at year’s end – to help […]

End of year checklists – 2022 financial year

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Redefining Success

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Know Your Numbers

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Annual Shutdown & Christmas Donations   Welcome to our last update for the 2020 year. The team at Coastal Accounting would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support this year – it has certainly been a strange and challenging year. This year, instead of providing our clients with personalized Christmas cards, we […]

December 2020 – Christmas Update