December is the month to … Take a break
The annual holiday is vital as an opportunity to relax, recharge, and re-connect with your business.
The annual holiday is vital as an opportunity to relax, recharge, and re-connect with your business.
Whether it’s in your personal life, or in business, a budget provides the foundation and the framework for financial success. It is essential for mapping and monitoring your progress.
We talk a lot about the endless pressure on small business owners, because we see it with our clients often. The constant juggle… so much to do, so little time. And the solution is not always to employ extra people, because often there’s a fine line between needing extra hands, and actually being able to afford it.
According to the SmartCompany Survey results, the biggest challenges facing Australia’s SMEs are: Keeping up with digital transformation, finding and retaining talent, balancing the cheque book and positioning for growth.
Following on from winning the prestigious Pentalitix Award at the end of last year for achieving outstanding results for clients, Jim Vass was asked to present ATB Partners at the Accounting Business Expo in Sydney recently.
As small businesses grow, there’s a crucial juncture where sales start to take off, and revenue grows, but profit remains stagnant.
With Federal and State elections looming, it’s worthwhile talking about how the wider social and economic environment affects your business. If you think that you’re just a small business owner, serving your clients, and earning a living, think again.
Most of us tend to follow the old ‘tradition’ of making personal New Year’s resolutions – maybe to lose a few kilos or exercise more … but what about New Year’s resolutions for your business?
In a busy calendar it can seem impossible to carve out time for planning. But it’s vital for any business, because, as the old saying goes: “Failing to plan, is planning to fail.” January is an ideal time to get set for the year ahead.
The finances of your business are the pulse, the beating heart that keeps the entire organisation alive. So it’s vital to do regular checks on your cashflow.