
Latest Blog Posts
Paying Yourself - How Good Business Leaders Pay Themselves & Why it Matters
Oftentimes business owners may be conflicted about how much to pay themselves or whether to at all. Understanding the balance between investing in the business, looking after your team and ensuring that you and your family are getting a return too is a fragile thing.
January 2020 Market Update
A quick market update for January 2020, & what you need to know.
Is Your Business Financially Fit? Complete Our Audit & Find Out
An audit can identify operational problems, evaluate performance and productivity and keep all aspects of your business in line with your goals and initiatives for the new financial year
Negative Gearing - The Key to Investing in Real Property
When preparing individual Tax Returns, there are two questions that are on everyone’s minds. How big is my refund? What can I do to pay less tax? One of the most attractive answers to both of these questions is the use of a negatively geared rental property.
What Legacy are you Leaving?
We don’t like to think of dying but it is going to happen to all of us one day. So, when our time does come what is the legacy we are going to leave?
We Wish You a Safe & Happy Christmas
We wish you and your family a safe, peaceful and happy Christmas, and look forward to working with you in 2020.
Why 'Keeping up with the Joneses' Can Send You Broke
The spending behaviour of many ‘time poor’, high earners can lead to many of the same financials pressures and stresses as those who earn a fraction of the money.
The "Big" Money Issues You Need to Discuss Before You Tie the Knot!
Research shows that couples who have a similar relationship with their finances generally stand a better chance of staying together.
Optimism is the Only Realism
There are challenges everywhere, but historically challenges have always been met with solutions. Optimism is the only realism. Pessimism? Seductive, but a fantasy.
A Cautionary Tale about Choosing the Right Executor for your Will
Cynthia and James were made executors of their Aunt's estate. Both were everything you'd want as executors. Reliable and trustworthy, both in professional jobs and without any personal differences. You'd expect them to finalise everything in short order.
Interest Rates are Dropping. How Might This Affect You?
Well, it's finally happened. The Australian official interest rate was lowered to 1% last week. This is a new low that we perhaps never thought we'd see in this country.
New Financial Year Superannuation Changes: What You Need to Know
Now that we've rolled into the new financial year, the 1st July also marks some changes to most superannuation funds.
When the Unthinkable Happens ... Meet the Outridges & Learn Why You May Need Insurance
Australians are being diagnosed with cancer at increasing rates each year, in addition to increased incidents of heart disease and stroke.
What the New Qld State Budget Means for Your Business
In a budget strongly focused on infrastructure spending and support for regional areas, there are several new initiatives for business.
EOFY is Here! Our Top Tips to Make the Most of It!
Now that the end of the financial year is just around the corner, it's time to put some real focus into your tax minimisation strategies.
Secure Online Client Portals for All Accounting Clients
We have recently taken the decision to adopt an online client portal which will give our accounting clients safe access to their documents, online.
How Did the Election Affect the Markets?
The Australian share market has closed flat after yesterday's trade, with gains for tech stocks and the major mining companies slightly outweighed by a decline in telecom and consumer staples shares.
What the Coalition Win Means For You
Australians are set for three years of Liberal government. So what does this mean for you?
When Investing, Don't Be Distracted By Short Term News Headlines
The Australian share market has had its worst day in three weeks with the financial and energy sectors weighing heavily as analysts await economic clues from the US and China.
What to Consider Before Buying a Business
Have you ever fancied the idea of buying a business and being your own boss? Listed below are some of the key points we feel you need to consider before taking this step: