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Equip yourself to make the best business decisions possible by insisting on financial reports that reflect your needs as a business owner.
Accounts receivable success
What is accounts receivable and where can it go wrong? What is accounts receivable (or trade debtors)? Accounts receivable is the money you’re owed by customers. Once you send an invoice (or bill), it becomes part of your accounts receivable – until it’s paid. Accounts… Read More >>
Business planning in 2019
Three Financial Mistakes Made by Many Businesses Many of our clients tell us that they got into business to make more money, achieve a better lifestyle or simply because they felt they could do a better job than their old boss. Although many do possess business… Read More >>
Tips for keeping good records
Keeping good records critical to business success To help your small business keep good records and avoid mistakes, check out the ATO’s tips, tools and services. Record-keeping tips Keep all business records including income, expenses, bank and other goods and services tax (GST) records for… Read More >>
EOFY business preparation
How to use EOFY to set yourself up for success Each end of financial year ‘EOFY’ is the highlight of the year (at least it is to us) It’s the green light for business owners to run the rule over their business and set up… Read More >>
Mentoring For Business Growth
A business advisor can help you take your business from where it is now to where you want to be. We have the advantage of looking at it from the outside without being tied down by the day-to-day running of your business. At OBT, we… Read More >>
2 key things that can affect business value
How can you make your business worth a larger amount when you want to sell it? Before we answer this question, remember: your business will only be worth what someone else is willing to pay for it. So, you may think it is worth $1… Read More >>
So you want to be an Independent Contractor
Confused about what it means to be an Independent Contractor? Maybe you are working for a business but you want to start your own business. Maybe your employer has suggested that you could work at home, and they will change your status to that of… Read More >>
6 Simple options to improve personal cash flow
It is very simple: To gain wealth, you must spend less than you earn. Being fiscally astute is not rocket science. Let’s review simple options to help you turn your spending habits around and achieve a positive personal cash flow: Settle bills by the due… Read More >>
Lower portfolio volatility? It’s in the bank
Most retirees want a steady income and some ability to withstand market volatility. But what should they do when some of their best income shares – banks, for example – are volatile? Domestic bank shares are a key source of income for Australian retirees because… Read More >>
