The Price is Right: Budget 2024-25

Kieran BowdenAustralian Budget

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This is a pre-election budget for the people with everyone getting a little something to ease cost of living pressures. Like the Price is Right gameshow, it will all come down to the price paid at the checkout. If the consumer price index (CPI) returns to target by the end of 2024 off the back of the Budget initiatives as … Read More

Does your business structure protect your personal assets?

CraigBusiness Structures

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If you’re running a business or building personal wealth, don’t go risking it with the wrong legal structure. As a sole trader or an individual partner in a partnership, your personal assets are completely exposed to business liabilities and asset protection is recommended for every business owner. Most people believe the easiest way to protect their assets is to set … Read More

5 Signs your business structure is wrong for you

CraigBusiness Structures

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Choosing your business structure is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a business owner. Choosing the right structure can maximise tax opportunities and minimise risk, ultimately contributing to the financial success of your business. Aside from causing operational pain, the wrong business structure can literally cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of your business. … Read More

How to navigate small business growing pains

CraigBusiness Structures

How to navigate small business growing pains

The growth phase for small businesses, while exciting, can be one of the hardest to manage. But with some smart technology and clever processes, growing your small business can be an exciting transition. There’s a new set of challenges to navigate for every hope of a self-sustaining business. This is the phase when you have a product or service your … Read More

Save yourself a fortune with the right business structure

CraigBusiness Structures

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While not set in stone, choosing your business structure is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a business owner. It will depend on many factors, for example, the type of business you have, whether you plan to hire employees, join forces with a partner and how you plan to develop your business in the long term. As … Read More

How the wrong business structure can cost you millions

StuartBusiness Structures

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  Getting the right business structure in place is one of the most important business decisions you can make throughout your business lifecycle. Unfortunately, without the right business advice it can be an easy mistake to get your business structuring wrong. Aside from causing operational pain, the wrong business structure can literally cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over the … Read More

Staff Status: Contractors vs. Employees

StuartBusiness Structures, General

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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 similar way to a contractor, but generally employees are supplied with all they need to do their job, don’t make … Read More

The benefits of buying an existing business

StuartBusiness Audit, Business Structures, General

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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 a business that already has a loyal customer base, regular cash flow and hopefully goodwill associated with the business name. … Read More

Landed a big contract? Call your accountant.

StuartBusiness Structures, General

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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 value, which also means an increase in risk. Getting the right business advice is crucial when any significant changes happen … Read More

Landed a big contract? Call your accountant.

DarnelleBusiness Structures, General

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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 value, which also means an increase in risk. Getting the right business advice is crucial when any significant changes happen … Read More