Putting yourself in the arena
I recently completed my first group facilitation. Itwas an experience that came with a roller coaster of emotions.
Tax updates for business owners | What's here and what's coming
As a small business, keeping up with compliance and tax regulations is important.
Strategem introduce online payments
It’s a rapidly changing world that we live in and with technology controlling so much of our lives it’s vital to be in the online space if you’re wanting attention.
Mentors expose hidden hopes and drive success
Mentoring is defined as the ‘practise of assigning a junior member of staff to the care of a more experienced person who assists them in their career.
Trust in Wealth Management Services
Trust in the finance sector is hard to find. Putting your financial affairs into the hands of a stranger takes a lot of courage.
P is for purpose, not profit
Your purpose is roughly three to seven words explaining why your business exists for your customers.
Finding the balance
Sometimes it seems impossible when you are in the thick of it. The following ideas might help provide some light at the end of the tunnel.
Dig deep this Christmas
The festive season is a time for giving, but don't forget about the many people who will need your help this Christmas.
Have you got a strategy for a financially stress-free holiday period?
Christmas holiday breaks are a time to spend with family, friends & have a chance to recharge for the year ahead.
Completed your tax return and received a bill?
Recently completed your tax return and received the news you have a tax bill? Stressed you can't pay the full amount by the due date?
5 key things to get right when starting a business
Starting your own business is a BIG leap of faith. Will you find any customers? Will you make enough income? These are questions that any founder will ask themselves
Teaching your kids about money
The money we spend each day tends to be invisible. When was the last time you withdrew your cash for the week and used it to make purchases?
You need a plan for your business!
‘Fail to plan, plan to fail’, as the saying goes. If you're going to create an effective, successful and profitable business, you need to create a solid strategic plan.
Measuring the health of your business
When you’re running a business, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activity and lose sight of the big picture.
Setting the right growth goals for your business
If you’re going to grow your company in the right way, pinning down your goals and having a clear vision for the business from the outset is vital.
Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed
Contracting or freelancing requires you to wear a lot of hats.Relationship-building, keeping track of your time, marketing your skills and actually doing the work.
How to prepare and lodge BAS online
Each quarter, GST-registered small businesses submit a business activity statement (BAS) to the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
Make your business more profitable
Making a profit isn’t something that happens overnight – to create a good return from your business you need a clear focus and a well thought-out strategy for increasing profitability.
Charitable donations may be tax deductible - here’s what you need to know
Donating to charity not only supports the vital work of an organisation or group, but it can have positive side-effects when it comes to claiming tax deductions.
Accessing your payment summary
How you get your end of financial year information from your employer showing your earnings for the year (also known as a payment summary or income statement) depends on how your employer reports your income, tax and super information to us.
