Making your business work for you: work/life balance

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...

Provisional Tax – how does it work?

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...

Following up on invoices in a down economy

It can feel challenging to chase up payment of invoices when the economy has been down, but it is important to keep cash flowing into your business so you can cover expenses and meet your obligations to others. As with all dealings in more difficult times, some...

How to accept payments online – and why it’s smart

One of the best things about online shopping is instant, hassle-free payment. Enter your details, click, and you’re done. If your customers can make instant online payments, they’re likely to pay you more quickly – and they’ll appreciate the simplicity too. The...