Dividend Policies Explained: What, Why, and How
As business owners, we all know the thrill of seeing profits stack up in the bank account. But let’s be real—too often, that bank balance gets treated like a personal wallet. Groceries, birthday gifts, a cheeky new toy, all flowing through the business account. It’s messy, it’s reactive, and most importantly—it’s a dangerous way to […]
Accountant vs CFO: Are You Paying for the Right Role?
If you’re a business owner, there’s a question worth asking yourself: are you getting your money’s worth from your finance team? Plenty of businesses employ “an accountant” and think they’ve got a CFO. Others hire a “CFO” but find themselves paying top dollar for what is essentially accounting work. Neither scenario is ideal. So what’s […]
10 Effective Ways to Improve Debtor Management
Debtor Management For Businesses Businesses often struggle with managing their debtors, or accounts receivable, effectively. This means they’re probably experiencing cash flow challenges, strained relationships, and they could even be missing out on opportunities for growth.
What a Business Owner Needs in a Good Tax Accountant
One of the most common questions we encounter is: “What are the traits of a good tax accountant?” Given our unique position, we can offer an objective perspective on this. We’ve seen clients with excellent tax accountants, and we’ve seen others where the situation leaves much to be desired. To help you navigate this, here […]
3 Factors that Drive the Future of Your Finance Team
As your business grows, understanding how your finance team will evolve over your business journey is a key to financial success. Unfortunately, this is challenging for many business owners who are experts at what they do, but have limited experience running a finance team.
Pros and Cons of DIYing Your Business’s Finances
Every business owner starts here – DIYing your business’ finances. In this video we explore the pros and cons of the DIY stage, and why you want to get out of this stage as quickly as possible.
Have You Got The Right People on Your Finance Team?
Knowing how many people you should have on your finance team and what they are doing is tough for business owners, especially for those without experience in finance. In this video we will tell you how to optimise your finance team.
The Biggest Mistakes Business Owners Make With Their Finance Team
One of the most common struggles we hear from business owners is that they don’t know what they should be getting from their finance team.
How To Reduce Your Tax Accountant Fees
As we approach the end of the financial year, many business owners are keen to understand how much tax they’ll owe or if they’re due a refund, how to expedite that refund. In this article, we’re sharing how to reduce your tax accountant’s fees and ensure you get your tax return and financials sorted efficiently.