How to choose an accountant for your business
Written by Angela Bichler: Sydney West Business Services. Chartered Accountant and Reckon Accredited Partner. Choosing an accountant is like choosing a new business partner. The right accountant will become a trusted advisor you can depend on, who offers advice and guidance for your business during…
Have you got what it takes to start and run a successful small business?
Written by Angela Bichler: Sydney West Business Services. Chartered Accountant and Reckon Accredited Partner. Running your own small business is not for the fainthearted! Over the years I’ve helped many clients start small businesses and advised them at different stages of their journeys. Most clients have…
How to avoid business failure in 7 steps
Yes, success is the primary goal when you start a business. Because of course it is. But let’s be real – business failure is an unfortunate outcome that could happen to any entrepreneur. Business failure can stem from a number of factors: a poor business…
How to easily manage a side hustle
Say you have a great full-time job. It pays well, it provides regular benefits and supports your life and family perfectly. But what if you have a niggling idea you’re really into and want to start a business? It’s been squatting there in the corner…
How 5G is going to change business
It’s been on the cards for some time, but we can hear it in the distance now – 5G is rapidly approaching. For some in Australia, it’s already here! The network is being readied, vendors are gearing up, mobile phones are incorporating 5G functionality and…
Business start-up costs to consider when starting a company
It’s the first thing you need to consider when kicking a new business into gear: the feasibility factor. How much will this cost to get off the ground? Is this idea worth it? Can I afford it? Will I make back those start-up costs? Before…
How to motivate your employees
Employee motivation is something any business owner can take for granted. We often get to focused on figures, hours, deliverables and cashflow, with little attention left for the less tangible aspects of our businesses which aren’t as easily quantifiable. One of the less visible aspects…
How to increase profit margins
Increasing profit margins and generating good cashflow is always going to be the primary aim of any business. The ability to increase sales is essential to growing your business and there are always tweaks and measures you can explore to swell your bottom line. Let’s…