business owners

Building a Cash War Chest for Your Business

Six practical steps to take to establish and maintain better cash reserves in your business.

Audit

Staying on Top of Important Business Trends

We recommend that business owners conduct a periodic ‘self-audit’ to track performance in five important areas.

Chief financial officer

Engaging a Virtual or Fractional CFO

Outsourcing your financial function — what to look for in an outsourced CFO.

coronavirus COVID-19

Gen Z: Understanding the Values and Expectations of our Digital Natives

ANZ highlights key points about Gen Z's behaviour and expectations in various aspects of financial life.

accountability

KPIs important management tools

Need to update or develop KPIs for your business? See how to use KPIs as important business management tools.

cash flow

How businesses with accurate data insights are surviving inflation

Whilst this is an Australian article, it has key messages for all small and medium businesses either side of the Tasman.

budget

Understanding Volatility in Your Business

It is important to identify and understand the causes of the volatility in your business and develop a plan to deal with it.

company tax

Directors: Know your role

If you’re a director, make sure you’re up to speed on both company law and the accepted code of behaviour required for the job.

business

Getting the Most from Your Financial Statements

What Best Practices should you follow when conducting a Financial Review to ensure your decision-making is based on a thorough understanding of your business? This article provides pointers to help you get the most out of your Financial Statements.

accountability

Knowing your financials is vital for success in 2021

2020 lost some great companies, and the years to come will take more. So how can you begin protecting yourself and your investments when the landscape is still shifting below our feet?

asset protection

Succession Planning

As accountants, we like our clients to think ahead… even on a 3 to 10-year timeframe. A major part of this is Succession Planning. Where Succession Planning is concerned, clarity brings opportunity… and the risks of “getting it wrong” can be significant.

continuity

Six ways small businesses can prepare for a reduction in government support

There’s no doubt that small businesses are doing it tough as a result of COVID-19. But through planning, considering the impacts of the pandemic on others throughout their demand chain, and preparation small business owners can find navigate their way to better days.