2014
Not only for our clients, but for ourselves as well. For the last 12 months we’ve been using and happily recommending Receipt Bank to our clients. Receipt Bank’s aim is to remove the burden that bills, receipts and invoices place... Read more
Coming into the silly season we often get asked about entertainment expenses. What’s reasonable? What’s deductible? In short Entertainment expenses are generally not deductible. This includes the cost of business lunches… even if you’re doing ‘business’, attendance at sporting events…... Read more
Buying an existing business can be a great opportunity to hit the ground running and avoid the disadvantages of starting from the ground up. In a majority of situations, buying an existing business is considered a safe option. You acquire... Read more
Money is the lifeline of any business, so regardless of if you’re starting out or running an existing business, securing finance is important – especially for small businesses. Before you approach a lender or investor, make sure you and your... Read more
Landing a big contract is great news for you and your business. But before you pop the champagne cork you’ve got some thinking (and talking) to do. Increased business = Increased risk. Growing your business means your business increases in... Read more
Landing a big contract is great news for you and your business. But before you pop the champagne cork you’ve got some thinking (and talking) to do. Increased business = Increased risk. Growing your business means your business increases in... Read more
A big challenge for many small businesses over the next few years will be competing in stagnant or declining markets. Sticking it out requires courage. Running a stagnant business calls for a new game plan, different to the one used... Read more
We like to think of ourselves as tech-savvy, forward thinking accountants. We love a good accounting system. Nothing gives us more pleasure than transforming a business from an archaic accounting system onto slick, shiny new accounting software. But a good... Read more
From the Xero blog today… Last month I was at Xerocon Sydney where we announced some of the new Xero features being launched over the next three months. Well, it’s only a few weeks later and the first of these... Read more
Starting a business is literally building something from the ground up. When you start you need a solid foundation (your business plan) and a structure to build on. Start-ups and businesses that forecast growth or substantial change need to carefully... Read more