Selling your business – Part 2
Top 3 tips for getting the most from your business sale In a recent blog, "Selling your business part 1 – is your business being undervalued?" we asked why baby boomer business owners' businesses are being undervalued when it comes time to sell? Given the surprising...
read moreSelling your business Part 1
Is your business undervalued? Have you been running your business for the better part of your working life and you're thinking perhaps it's time to move on? Maybe you think it's time to retire and enjoy the fruits of your labour? If that's the case, you might be in...
read more5 benefits of hiring freelancers
Are you short staffed, but you're not sure you've got the workload to sustain an ongoing head count? Or maybe you're after higher productivity and specialist knowledge, without the overhead cost that comes with a new staff member? You're probably wondering how you can...
read moreThe government’s plan to stop tax avoidance
Have you ever claimed the odd $60 here and $80 there in work-related car expenses? Or perhaps you've spent a few hours adding up all those clothing receipts and calculating your uniform cost deductions? Or what about those new pens and staples you're considering...
read moreYour guide to Super, part 3: Superannuation and life insurance
Superannuation. Before you sigh, as the words 'not this again' attempt to cross your lips, don't worry; we're going to keep this one relatively quick and to the point (as quick and to the point as Superannuation and insurance options can be). In part 1 and part 2 of...
read moreYour guide to Super, part 2: Time to review your Superannuation strategies
Lots of us are guilty of being a bit disengaged with Super. But I want you to try something… Take a second to remember roughly how much you've got in your account. It doesn't have to be exact – near enough is good enough for this exercise. Now close your eyes. Imagine...
read moreYour guide to Super, part 1: The basics
Superannuation – yes, it's almost a sentence in and of itself. And yes, you've heard plenty about it before, but when it really comes down to it, do you really understand what it's all about and why it can form an important part of your future plans? Whether you're an...
read moreKeeping your financial shape in retirement
When you envision your retirement what do you see? Is it you and your partner packing-up, hitting the open road with the wind in your hair? Or maybe you simply see yourself finally kicking back and doing all the things that work and children (as much as you love them)...
read moreThe tax implications of volunteer work and travel – what you need to know
Welcome back to 2016. Hopefully you were actually able to get away, take a holiday break and have returned refreshed and ready to get into the year. Now let's just say you did take that holiday, and you either saw first hand or read about people more disadvantaged...
read moreFamily trusts
A family trust can provide huge benefits in estate planning and management and allow for assets to benefit ongoing generations. They can also be a great way to accumulate wealth and keep it within your family. All of which is probably why family trusts are continuing...
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