Blog tagged as Business Plans

Businesses charging more usually aren't better marketers — they've calculated their real costs and margins well enough to price with confidence, while uncertainty pushes competitors toward conservative guesswork.

By September, most businesses are still running on assumptions set back in June — a quick mid-quarter gut-check now catches small gaps before three more months of decisions compound them.

Staff often notice financial stress signals — delayed reimbursements, hesitant approvals, urgent invoice chasing — well before an owner has consciously admitted there's a real problem.

Summary: Revenue size is one of the weakest indicators of business value — margin, owner dependence, and revenue quality matter far more to a buyer than the top-line number.

Without a funded buy-sell agreement, a deceased partner's shares typically pass to their family, leaving surviving partners in business with someone who never chose that role and may want very different outcomes.

Most partnership and shareholder agreements are signed once and never reread — until a dispute reveals that what everyone assumed it said and what it actually says are two very different things.

Serious financial and compliance problems rarely start big — they start small and compound quietly in the "eventually" pile until the fix that used to be simple is no longer available at all.

Recent CommsBank data shows that 87.6% of Aussie businesses reported productivity gains above 10% following recent asset upgrades. How does asset finance help you invest in tech?

How do accountants support your financial performance? We’ve highlighted four of the key ways we can improve your cashflow, revenue generation and overall profitability of your business.

Starting a business can be daunting. On top of thinking about sales, marketing, and day-to-day financing, one of the biggest decisions a new business owner has to make is choosing which business structure to use.

When was the last time you reviewed your cybersecurity precautions? We’ve highlighted five important ways to protect your company and customer data from malicious attacks.

Working capital is the lifeblood of daily operations, representing the difference between a company's current assets and its current liabilities.

Are you in the dark when it comes to sustainability reporting? ASIC’s new educational modules provide training for small businesses and their report preparers.

Your accountant can do so much more than just the bookkeeping. We’ve outlined 5 key areas where we can offer deeper, business-critical advice and support.

As the owner of a fast-moving business, would a crystal ball be helpful? Scenario planning is a key way to understand the future of your business. We outline the major benefits.

If you are reflecting on where you are at and thinking about your business goals for the financial year ahead, we can help you establish measurable goals for your business.

Being in control of your cashflow has never been more important. We’ll help you set up detailed cashflow forecasting to put you back in the cashflow driving seat.

The latest ASBFEO report shows that Aussie small businesses are feeling optimistic. We highlight five ways to switch from survival mode to growth and transformation.

As the owner of a fast-moving business, would a crystal ball be helpful? Scenario planning is a key way to understand the future of your business. We outline the major benefits.

Automation is the key to moving from manual drudgery to strategic scaling by handling repetitive tasks without human intervention. By implementing the right tools in your CRM, finance, and marketing, you can reclaim valuable hours and focus on high-level business goals.