April 21, 2016

Just like in building a house, the foundation is a key component of building a strong, long-lasting business and a fundamental element of a business’s foundation is how it will be structured. Unfortunately, what with the stress and excitement of setting up a new business, the business structure is often chosen quickly, without much thoughtRead More »

A common question for businesses needing some work done is: should we employ a new person, or simply contract the workout? The answer isn’t a straight ‘yes’ or ‘no’, as it depends heavily on your business, the work to be done, and the person who might be doing the work. What’s the difference? Put veryRead More »

March 2, 2016

Tax planning can have some great benefits for any business, large or small. It involves evaluating the business’s current financial situation, estimating probable profit or loss for the next quarter, and drawing up strategies to minimise tax while maximising the value of the business. Save tax. The main objective in tax planning is to reduce the amountRead More »

When it comes to understanding how your business is performing and how it might perform in the future, the most important tools at your disposal are the numbers coming out of your accounting software. Historically speaking though, getting the right numbers into your accounting software so you could output accurate reports was a painful process: enter allRead More »

February 18, 2016

We wanted to give a big shout-out to Donna and her team this month because we love what they do and want to help them share their show with as many children on the Gold Coast as possible. Professional Comedian/Entertainer Michael Bennett and Personal Trainer/Entertainer Donna Perfect make up the dynamic Dream Guards Team.  TheRead More »

February 8, 2016

In business, one of your most important resources are your staff. And in order to get the most out of your team, you need to consider how you motivate them daily. Whilst culture and atmosphere play a very significant role in that motivation, today I will focus on motivation through effective financial remuneration systems. FirstRead More »