General
Trying to do everything on your own is a common small business mistake. So it helps to outsource jobs that are routine, require specialised skill, little skill or are time-consuming. Once seen as a strategy reserved for big business, technology... Read more
If small business owners weren’t running their businesses, they would make skillful jugglers because if it’s one thing small business owners do well, it’s juggle their time. Important decisions need to be made while at the same time not neglecting... Read more
If you’ve got an idea, or a business but the money isn’t exactly rolling in yet, it’s tough to build a thriving business. Which is why many small businesses and startups look for funding and seek out investors. Venture capital... Read more
Last week we packed up and headed south of the boarder to chilly Melbourne for Xerocon 2015. We joined other accountants and finance professionals to hear about (among other things) loads of exciting announcements across the two day event. Overall,... Read more
Last week we packed up and headed south of the boarder to chilly Melbourne for Xerocon 2015. We joined other accountants and finance professionals to hear about (among other things) loads of exciting announcements across the two day event. Overall,... Read more
Are you thinking of buying an existing business? Before you pop your celebratory champagne, remember that buying an established business is a big commitment of time, money and energy. Buying a business and reducing the risk Averting the risk when... Read more
An entrepreneur lives for the struggle of launching their business. But an often forgotten fact is; decisions made in the beginning can have implications well into the future of the business. As it turns out, once you build the business... Read more
You started your business a few years ago and the hard work has paid off. Business has boomed, and you’ve expanded. But suddenly you’ve found yourself juggling multiple locations and a large team of people. It can seem overwhelming. But... Read more
The status of your staff is an important distinction. Whether they are employees or independent contractors, both have consequences for the worker and the business owner. An employee can seem to be set up in the workplace in a... Read more
As the Treasurer foreshadowed, this is a highly targeted budget with most spending measures targeting productivity gains. Highlights included: Tax rate for small businesses (under $2m turnover) cut to 28.5%. Franking credits still deemed to be 30%! 5% discount (paid... Read more
