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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Small Business Owners: The Best Way to Budget for the Future of Your Business
Any business that isn’t planning for the future is planning to get left behind. While most business owners know that budgeting is a critical part of their planning, there is some confusion about which components should be included in a budget. There are three critical elements. Together, they provide the oversight you need for your […]
Why Business Budgeting Is More About Being Accountable, Than It Is About Accounting
For many, the word ‘budget’ is 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 of where […]
Looking for a Web Meeting App? Zoom, Microsoft Teams & Google Meet Compared
Which video meeting app is best? Confused about which web meeting tool to use? You’re not alone. Here are 3 of the popular video meeting apps, compared.
Team communication tools: How to free up 25-30% more time in your business
The world has changed. Work has changed. The possibilities provided by cloud and mobile technologies are beyond what most people would even have considered possible just a decade ago. But have you adapted and updated your systems to keep up with — and take advantage of — these exciting and fast-moving changes? Or are you […]
How and why you should benchmark
This article explains why benchmarking is important in businesses. Find 6 easy steps to follow to implement benchmarking.
Business owners: 3 proven steps for setting achievable goals
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 June 30th 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 […]
7 ways to get more money into your super fund
Have you been doing the numbers and panicking a little recently? If your super fund is a little ‘light’ as you start to think ahead to your golden years, you’re not alone. Millions of Australians are reviewing their retirement plans. We have been taught to believe that the money that flows into our super fund […]
SMSF tips: When is a Self-Managed Super Fund the right choice?
Is an SMSF right for you? Here are 6 pros and 5 cons to consider before setting up a Self-Managed Super Fund
Business Owners: 5 types of insurance you might be overlooking
Whoever said, “You can never have too much insurance” obviously never had to pay the premiums. Still, there’s no denying the fact you need it to protect your business and its assets. So you probably have building and contents, public liability and public indemnity insurance. But what else should you get cover for? What else […]