The WHY: The Importance of explaining WHY you are in business August 2, 2013 David Hadley Sometimes if someone is having a bad day we hear the comment, “why are we in business?” Whilst this comment is sometimes bought out of frustration it is possibly one of the most important questions one should ask of themselves. Not only should business owners ask this question but they should also ask this of […] Read More
Golf & Business… More similarities than you’d think! July 17, 2013 Peter Cramer I was reading some interesting ‘snippets’ this week and found some parallels between golf and business! So for a bit of a change, I thought I might share these with you: The proper score for a businessman golfer is 90. If he is better than that, he is neglecting his business. If he is worse […] Read More
Operating Standards changes for SMSF Trustees! July 11, 2013 Kerry Schultz INVESTMENT STRATEGY & INSURANCE REVIEWS NOW MANDATORY! From 7 August 2012 all SMSF Trustees must conduct regular reviews of their SMSF Investment Strategy and consider Insurance for all members as part of this Investment Strategy. These new prescribed operating standards mean Trustees MUST comply with regular annual reviews and consider insurance needs of the Fund’s […] Read More
5 Smart Rules for Life and Death July 4, 2013 Rohan Brown As accountants we are continually looking to ensure our clients are educated and advised of issues that are important to their lives and their families. I have included the common issues discussed with clients, but have added a new topic not often considered. Do you have a current Will? I stress a ‘current’ Will since […] Read More
Are You Burying Your Head in the Sand? June 26, 2013 Chris Foster Over the last month I have read a number of articles which reaffirm the importance of your business having an online and/or social media presence. I sourced these articles whilst researching my presentations for the Social Media Workshops that I presented for the Wimmera Development Association around the Wimmera in May and June. The first […] Read More
Is a Self Managed Super Fund right for me? June 21, 2013 Matt Richardson With the continued rise in popularity of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) it is important to realise that having a SMSF is not the “golden ticket” to retirement riches. A SMSF is an excellent option for many investors, however it does not suit everyone. Some significant questions need to be addressed before an investor makes the […] Read More
6 Easy Stress Management Strategies June 14, 2013 David Hadley We all at some stage in life feel a little stressed. We can all have too much on our plate, feel the pressure of other’s counting on us and the small things can sometimes appear to be a mountain. This is simply a reality of life in today’s busy modern times. At this time of […] Read More
What is the value of good advice? June 5, 2013 Peter Cramer This week I attended an early morning session concerning insolvency and what mistakes can and are made by people trying to protect their assets from “going down the tube”. One line took my interest in particular: The presenter described how a significant transaction was entered into without any advice being sought or given. When the […] Read More
It’s that time of year again… Tax Planning Time! May 30, 2013 Kerry Schultz It’s coming around to that time of year again and if you don’t want any unexpected tax bills then it’s time to undertake tax planning! Tax planning isn’t just about prepaying bills, contributing to superannuation and buying equipment to ‘save tax’ – it’s also about ensuring your business structures are still appropriate, business assets are […] Read More
Insurance: Have you got your priorities right? May 23, 2013 Rohan Brown Insurance is often a grudge purchase, whether it be insuring personal assets, your business or personal risk insurances such as Life or Total Personal Disability etc. Many people will have insurance on belongings such as their cars and houses paying thousands of dollars a year for cover, either by choice or due to lenders requiring […] Read More
