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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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 […]
A: “My goal is for my business to win more new clients.” B: “My goal is for my business to take on 12 new clients by 30 June next year.” Which of the above goals is more likely to be achieved? If you chose B, you’d be right. It shows serious intent about achieving a goal […]
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have new reporting obligations from 1 July 2018 due to the new transfer balance cap measure and the event-based reporting framework. The transfer balance account report (TBAR) is a separate form to be lodged with the Australian Taxation Office, and is used to record and track an individual’s transfer balance cap. […]
In this our 30th year, and with our focus firmly on the future we are delighted to announce two appointments to our Director team that will help shape the future of DLA in the long term: Mr Simon Crease Associate Director Mr Neill Reilly Associate Director Simon and Neill are both well respected […]
As a business owner, there are plenty of things you need to manage, and two of the most important of these are assets and risks. In other words, building your wealth and protecting your wealth. There’s no point building a lot of wealth if the way you have things structured behind the scenes means that […]