Growth accountants for trades

“The cloud” is a phrase that means something very different these days, due to the increasing use of cloud computing. But what exactly is cloud computing? And is it a good option for small businesses? First, a quick definition. Without getting lost in ‘geekspeak’, cloud computing simply means both the software apps you use and […]

Disasters. They happen. In personal lives, and in business. That’s not being negative, that’s being real.  Every day disasters affect families and businesses somewhere in the world, but it always seems to happen to someone else, doesn’t it? Touch wood. Then every once in a while something happens a bit closer to home—a disaster hits […]

How highly do you value leads in your business?  For any small or medium business, leads should be the most highly prized currency — to be consistently sought and converted. Without a steady flow of new opportunities, how do you grow? How do you take things to the next level? How do you prepare for […]

The pen may be mightier than the sword – but can it beat the smartphone? When it comes to keeping track of vehicle mileage, we think not. When do you need to use a logbook? If you’re claiming a tax deduction for car expenses in Australia, you’ve got two options:  cents per kilometre method  logbook […]

Success in business requires a number of essential ingredients. A sound strategy. A robust business model. Effective planning. Strong financial control and bookkeeping. A good team. Great systems. Measurement. Focus. But you know what? Even all those elements are not enough without this skill: Execution. Call it “Getting Things Done”, making things happen, implementation skills, […]

Intellectual property. It’s a hot topic.  Why?  Because, in the globalised and ultra-connected world we live in, the intellectual property (IP) of individuals and businesses is increasingly at risk. It’s not just famous cases like Ugg Boots that are making the news. Trade mark, patent and copyright infringements in general are on the rise – […]