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The Importance of Hiring the Right Employees for Your Business

Hiring the right employees is vital for the success of any business. Companies that prioritize finding the right fit for their organization often find themselves in a better position to achieve long-term growth and profitability. The hiring process is an investment in the future of your organization, and recruiting the right talent is an essential […]

The Benefits of Creating a Financial Plan for Your Business

Financial planning is an essential aspect of managing a successful business. It provides a roadmap for achieving financial goals, managing resources effectively, and ensuring long-term sustainability. By creating a well-structured financial plan, businesses can effectively navigate through various economic scenarios and make informed decisions that contribute to their overall success. This article will explore into […]

Improving Workplace Productivity for Small Businesses

Improving Workplace Productivity for Small Businesses   As a small business owner, you understand the importance of maximizing efficiency in the workplace. Every hour counts and every task must be approached with a sense of urgency. That being said, it’s not always easy to keep productivity levels high. With so many competing priorities and distractions, […]

How to Increase Profitability in Your Business

How to Increase Profitability in Your Business: What you can do Increasing profitability is a goal that every business owner shares. It is the foundation of success and growth, allowing companies to reinvest in themselves, reward employees, and provide better products or services to customers. While there is no single formula for success, there are […]

Starting a business in Newcastle

  Starting a business in Newcastle, Australia, requires careful research and planning to ensure success. Key considerations include developing a business plan, determining financial needs, choosing the proper business structure and bookkeeping system, and seeking professional advice. By thoroughly preparing and seeking expert guidance, you can set yourself up for success as you embark on [...]

20 Mistakes that Businesses make

20 Mistakes that Businesses make.   I have been a professional Accountant, Tax Agent & Business Adviser for the past 27 years; I’m frequently asked what some common mistakes small & medium-sized businesses make are. I have taken the time to prepare a list of 20 Mistakes that Businesses make when operating as any business. [...]

5 Great Apps For Entrepreneurs

We check our phones about 85 times a day. Chances are, you’re reading this on one right now – or it won’t be long till you check it again. A staggering 70% of internet traffic now comes from mobile devices. This ‘smartphone addiction’ gets bad press these days. For any small business owners, rather than a distraction, the [...]

Mobile Bookkeeping & Recruitment

Mobile Bookkeeping & Recruitment MBR Australia (Mobile Bookkeeping & Recruitment) is the sister firm of Bottrell Business Consultants. Are you Struggling to get on top of your accounts and stay on top? Do you ever think:- “I don’t know what I’m paying for” “Accounting seems so complex” “My accountant is just a form filler for the […]

Small business entity concessions

Small business entity concessions Small businesses with an annual turnover of less than $2 million may be able to access a range of tax concessions. This applies whether you operate your business as a sole trader, partnership, company or trust. To qualify, you’ll need to check whether your business is a ‘small business entity’ for the […]

Three more tax changes for small business

Three more tax changes for small business The government has introduced legislation for the following three small business measures that, if passed, will apply from 1 July 2015: A tax offset to individuals who run small businesses (with an aggregate annual turnover of less than $2 million), or who have a share of a small […]

ATO’s 2013 Compliance Program highlights

ATO’s 2013 Compliance Program highlights As usual, the ATO has released its annual Compliance Program, and following are some of the main ‘highlights’ of which all practitioners should be aware. Incorrect work-related expenses claims This year the ATO will pay particular attention to high claims made by: building and construction labourers, construction supervisors and project […]

Superannuation Taxation Arrangements

Superannuation Taxation Arrangements  Superannuation taxation arrangements should be reformed to place policy settings on a more sustainable footing over the long term. Superannuation taxation arrangements should be targeted to achieve the objectives of the superannuation system, reduce the cost of the retirement income system to Government, better position Australia to meet the fiscal challenges of […]

Is Kickstarter the future for women?

Is Kickstarter the future for women? It’s a widely known fact that women have a harder time getting their start-ups funded than men do. Part of this is the pervasive stereotype that future billion-dollar CEOs come in the form of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Another is that women are underrepresented in tech […]

5 tips to grow sales in your small business

5 tips to grow sales in your small business Sales drive a small business forward, but too often they’re a sideline rather than a focus. From owning and selling a small business to being CEO of a billion dollar company, I’ve seen sales from every angle. Here are my suggestions to grow sales by creating […]