How to become a leader in your industry

Becoming a leader in your industry is neither easy or straightforward; it requires perseverance and passion. Fortunately, there are ways to influence your market and become a well-respected leader. Here are three ways to get involved in your industry and establish yourself as a leader: Develop relationships with influencers Start reaching out to established industry…

Improving your accounts receivable

Freeing up working capital can help businesses fund growth, reduce debt levels and lower costs. One way to improve working capital is by managing your accounts receivable. Many businesses fall into the trap of poor accounts receivable management – from extending credit to customers to ignoring payment terms to guarantee a new sale, these types…

Benefits of a flexible working space

Although flexible work spaces are not suitable for everyone or every business, there are significant benefits to offering flexible working arrangements. Businesses can deliver better results from allowing employees to work from where they need – whether it be home, a cafe or even on their daily commute. Flexible working can increase employee productivity as…

Common GST mistakes

Despite the Australian Tax Office’s education campaign on GST reporting, many small business owners continue to make errors when claiming GST credits in their GST returns or Business Activity Statements. The vast majority of errors are easily unavoidable and relate to the over-claiming of GST credits. Here are the top ten common GST mistakes: Residential…