
7 Things That Should Be in Every Small Business Plan

A business plan does not have to be 10 pages long, a simple 2 pager that is clear and succinct is just fine. Get all of your planning out of your head. Write it down, brainstorm, and let ideas flow without censoring yourself every minute.
Continue ReadingSmall Business Planning: How to Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Kickstart Business Growth

Have you reached a point in your business where you're just not sure what to do next? Do you lay awake at night thinking worrying about money? Are you full of great ideas but just not sure where to start? This guide to small business planning is for you.
Continue ReadingWhat’s your end game?

Since moving into the advisory space, I find myself asking this question a lot. Small business owners can get so caught up in the day to day operation of their business; they lose sight of their end game. It’s easy to do and happens to the best of us.
Continue ReadingYES, I want THAT accounting software. No, wait, do I?

Sound familiar? Deciding which accounting package to go for is a tough gig when you’re first starting out and have no idea. There are heaps of options out there. Often, you won’t know you’ve made the wrong choice until a few months in; suddenly you realise the software doesn’t have a specific functionality. Frustrating much?!
Continue ReadingAre you paying above the award rate? Are you sure?

Initially when we ask ‘are you paying above award rate?’ We get a definite ‘yes of course’ from our clients. However, with recent changes to minimum wage, you would be forgiven for falling dangerously close to the underpayment line. Here’s our summary of the changes and advice for moving forward.
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