I recall a recent discussion with one of our business clients. It was after 5pm and as he turned to me, he said “the firm’s greatest assets are now in the lifts as they leave the building for the day.” If people are our greatest asset then why do businesses invariably cut the training budgetRead more
ATO Audit Activity The Taxation Office has been given more funding and resources which will result in an increase in compliance activities in the future. Compliance activities will focus on the following: Wealthy individuals — net worth >$5M High wealth individuals — net worth >$30M SME’s — focus on flow of funds from businesses toRead more
We all have key problems in our businesses that can wake us with worry at 3am in the morning! We talk to a lot of business owners, and many of the problems are very similar. Do you wake asking yourself any of these questions? I make a profit, but why am I short of cash?Read more
We can see it now! de Blonk Smith Young brand on the tallest building in every major city across the world! No, not really. Believe it or not, it’s not really our style. But we have forged into 2013 with a new logo, a new website, and a new Signal newsletter – all designed withRead more
We often hear people say you should ‘work on your business not in your business’, but what does that mean? As the business owner or manager there are so many competing pressures for your time, where do you start? Well, as the new financial year draws near, it is a good time to take aRead more
As the end of another financial year draws closer, it is now timely to consider what needs to be done before 30 June and any changes that are effective from 1 July. Superannuation contributions are deductible when paid, and therefore, must be received by the fund on or before 30 June 2013 to be deductibleRead more
