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Growing your business means more cash for you now plus a higher sale price in the future when you decide to eventually sell your business. The last instalment of the series discusses 7 practical ways to improve your profits.
Managing (and Getting Help) Through a Business Crisis
Recent global events are testing the mettle of even the most experienced leaders. What skills are necessary in this time of uncertainty? What leadership traits will help steer a business through the multitude of challenges and threats? Read on for leadership ideas which can be applied in your business.
Self-employed? Don’t leave your business at risk
Self employed? What would you do if you became sick or injured and were unable to keep your business running?
Breaking Old Habits to Drive Costs Down
Old habits may be keeping your business from maximizing profitability. Breaking these habits will strengthen the business. OBT’s accountants are well-placed to help you change since we deal with the relevant numbers, can perform the analysis and can make actionable recommendations. Don’t get stuck with old bad habits, especially where there are opportunities to quickly improve the bottom line.
Business Gymnastics
Understanding the factors which drive increased revenue / profit / value allows management to focus their time on activities which correlate with success (or even perfection!) Here are some factors we consider really important irrespective of your industry, size or goals.
Business Management Accounts
Working with an accountant who is also a specialist business advisor to provide specific management advice makes a lot of sense, yet only a few firms are qualified and confident enough to do so. Read why.
Bulk ABN cancellations set to continue
The ATO will carry on with its bulk ABN cancellation program in a bid to stamp out inactive ABNs, as the government continues to mull reforming the system.
Cash vs accrual accounting
You’ve heard people talk about cash versus accrual accounting, but what is it all about? And why does accrual get all the glory? We take you through the basics.
Home office expenses
Expenses you can claim If you’re an employee who regularly works from home, you may be able to claim a deduction for expenses relating to that work. These are generally home office running expenses, and phone and internet expenses. In limited circumstances you may also… Read More >>
Car, caravan and RV sharing
Tax and the enterprise of renting, hiring or sharing their car, caravan or RV sharing If you rent, hire or share your car, caravan or recreational vehicle (RV) through a sharing economy platform, you: must declare the income in your tax return may need to pay… Read More >>
