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Often when we have a tough business decision to make we are at a loss as to who we should get advice from. There is often a fear that professionals have their own agenda so we shy away from asking...

Previously the ATO has not focused its efforts on Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and therefore many business owners have put their heads in the sand and ignored it. But this isn’t a great strategy and..

The most common facility that SME’s turn to for finance is banks. Unfortunately many small businesses get turned down by the banks for loans. There are a number of reasons for this, here are the main..

Finances are always an issue with startups. In fact, good habits can often mean the difference between a start up that thrives and one that fails. So how do you give your start up the best chance at..

When you are first starting out in business you don’t know what you don’t know. There are so many decisions to make, and banking probably doesn’t seem like a big decision. You will probably go with..

Dashboard reporting is designed to make life easier. They are a one page snapshot of the real time results of a business and how it is performing against key measures. It is a clear and concise,..

Small businesses are the lifeblood of this country. Making up 99% of businesses and employing over 50% of the workforce yet they seem to mystify the banks. Despite their strong hold on the Australian..

A good accountant is vital to your business operations. Not only for planning accounting and tax, but for advice on almost all aspects of your operations. Therefore ensuring that you have a good..

There are many options for getting the funding to launch or expand a business, and the criteria for each lender will vary. However, there are some fundamental elements that all banks and lenders will..

Ever wondered what a bank wants from a customer?  Banks may seem unreasonable at times, but the truth is, what they want is actually pretty simple! Here is our guide to be being the perfect bank..

Designed to improve transparency, comparability and disclosure of leasing activities there is a new leasing standard coming - AASB 16. It takes effect on January 1, 2019 and you need to be ready. In..

Starting a new business can be overwhelming, there is so much to do and not all of it is within your skill set or interests. We find many new business owners struggle with getting a system in place..