As much as you try to share skills, knowledge and information in your company, you probably have some people who are key to your business’ success. It might be a Director or the CEO, whose vision made it a success in the first place. It might be your star salesperson, or someone in your IT […]
It’s easy to be wise after the event. Taking out certain types of personal insurance is being wise before the event! What happens if you’re in a bad accident and need to take an extended period off work to recover? Or you were left permanently disabled – or worse? What would happen if you got […]
Let’s face it: no-one likes to think of death, especially their own. It’s not exactly a great conversation starter, is it? This might explain why so many people end up “dying Intestate” which means they die without a will and, as a consequence, have their assets distributed according to State law. Sadly, the way State […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi – and welcome to the first in our Meet the Team series. This is our opportunity to let you know that accountants do have a lot of fun in their lives, and it is your opportunity to get to know us better. We are starting off with an interview with Neill Reilly, Associate Director. […]
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Aug
Aug
Success in business requires a number of essential ingredients. A sound strategy. A robust business model. Effective planning. Strong financial control and bookkeeping. A good team. Great systems. Measurement. Focus. But you know what? Even all those elements are not enough without this skill: Execution. Call it “Getting Things Done”, making things happen, the action […]
For many, the words ‘budget’ and ‘cashflow’ are about as appealing as the word ‘diet’. It seems to imply what you will go without, rather than what you will achieve. To a successful business owner, however, the word ‘budget’ has a very different meaning. It’s more like a map than a diet. It’s an outline […]
In Part1 we looked at the practical advantages of working in the cloud and the protections and efficiencies that it offers in the following areas: Security Theft Disaster Hardware Software In Part 2 we will now look at some of the “WOW” aspects of working in the cloud and how it allows you to collaborate […]
“The cloud” is a phrase that means something very different these days, due to the increasing use of cloud computing. But what exactly is cloud computing? And is it a good option for small businesses? In this, Part 1, of our two part series we will look at the 5 main reasons to move your […]
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Jun
Jun
Are you buying or selling new residential property or land? Make sure you are aware of the new GST requirements to avoid unintended consequences. Currently some developers are making taxable sales of residential property & land and are failing to pay the GST collected from purchasers to the tax office. From 1 July 2018, purchasers […]
Are you worried that your hard-earned money is not working hard enough for you? That your dream of your golden years spent on the golf course or with loved ones on the beach is fading fast? Think you can do a better job yourself – by managing your own super? You may be right. A […]