What you can and can’t claim
We have a few clients that sometimes have differing views to us as to what constitutes a legitimate business deduction. So we thought it was probably a good time to review exactly what a personal...
View ArticleWhy it’s okay to increase prices
Clients have said to me in the past that they worry about raising prices and potentially loosing sales, but at the same time, feel that they can’t afford not to. Many businesses fail because they don’t...
View ArticleCommunicating price increases to clients
In our last blog we discussed why it’s okay to increase prices, and because it’s such an important issue, I’d like to now discuss how to communicate price increases to your clients once you have a new...
View ArticleWays to connect when you’re time-poor
For small business owners who are busy getting work done, it can be a struggle to find the time to physically get out there and connect with others. Many time-poor business owners simply don’t have the...
View ArticleBusiness Benchmarking
In some industries it’s absolutely vital to know how your business compares to others, while in others it’s not so crucial. Business Benchmarking provides a way to compare your business against others...
View ArticleThe importance of retaining clients
Something I hear quite often from business owners I meet is how much time and energy they spend looking for new clients. It seems to me that they might be spending too much of their time chasing the...
View ArticleCommon business activity statement and GST mistakes
Every month and quarter we submit many Business Activity Statements to the Australian Taxation Office on behalf of our clients. We take great care to make sure that all the calculations are correct,...
View ArticleMinimise risk in your business
Risk management planning is an extremely important but sometimes overlooked part of running a successful business. It’s one of those things that gets put to one side to be dealt with when you’re not so...
View ArticleEmbracing innovation and disruption
Innovation and digital disruption have become popular topics for political discourse lately as the need to create growth opportunities is on the rise for Australian small businesses. It requires a...
View ArticleThe benefits of an environmentally friendly business.
As climate change approaches a tipping point, businesses should continually work towards more environmentally sustainable business models. Even if climate change weren’t an issue, as some still...
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