It’s time to be bold, it’s time to be brave and it’s time to be savvy when it comes to your new financial year business goals. One of the key things you can do to succeed in the new financial year is to be organised from the outset, and make plans on how you want […]
5 steps to success at tax time
Tax compliance is one of the biggest burdens small businesses face – it goes with the territory, but can you lessen the load? It’s a necessary evil, as the day you decide to start your own business is the same day that you sign up to meet a number of obligations with various government […]
Prepare a budget and set your new year prices
While I’m working out what a client’s possible tax bill will be, I also take the opportunity to help my client budget for the year ahead. I previously touched on using a client’s Profit and Loss Statement to work out their tax bill – but you can also help your client plan for the […]
Can you use your Profit and Loss Statement to minimise tax?
Now you know what information should be a part of your Profit and Loss Statement, how do you use that information to your advantage? The first insight you can gain from your Profit and Loss Statement begins by simply looking at the bottom line. Did you make a profit or a loss? Are you […]
Get a picture of your profit and loss statement before tax time
A picture can tell a thousand words and your Profit and Loss Statement can hide a wealth of information – if you know where to look. Many business owners know what a Profit and Loss Statement is, but don’t prepare one regularly. Even if they prepare them, they often don’t take a good look […]