Why & how do M&A deals fall apart?
International investors find Australia attractive, with inbound M&A deals here exceeding $40billion each year. However, not all deals proceed as ...
Business Growth
Get a Business Valuation before it’s too late!
Most business owners assume a business valuation is only done when you are ready to sell your business. This is ...
How an independent advisor can assist your business
Assessing the performance of your business is key to the effective management of your business’ ongoing success. From navigating complex ...
Strategic plans in Small & Medium Enterprises
If you mention strategic plans to small business owners, most either roll their eyes or have no idea what you ...
2019 Unicorn companies: Why they’re venture capital magnets
There are now around 326 ‘unicorn companies’ around the world. Since our January 2018 article, 119 new companies have joined ...
Business rules you can (and should) break
If you’ve worked to build a business from scratch, you probably followed some traditional business rules to get things up ...
Restructuring your business
There are several different ways to structure a business operation, each with pros and cons, which are thoroughly analysed when ...
Insolvency ‘Safe Harbour’ now available for company directors
When you are in the throws of running a small business, you will sometimes trade close to the wind. However, ...
6 key aspects to consider before buying an existing business
So, you have been thinking about becoming a business owner and have decided you’d like to buy a business, rather ...
The importance of effective leadership in your business
Some business owners have essentially fallen into their leadership position. They are excellent operators in their industry, but they weren’t ...
Are your team aware of the strategic business plan?
What does business strategy mean to your team? Was it created collaboratively with them? Or were they simply told what ...
Growing? What business intelligence can do for you
You’ve proved that your business is viable, even profitable. New customers are bringing additional income but also more complexity to ...
What help must I have to make my business successful?
The business environment is extremely complex, and it is difficult as a business owner to possess all the relevant skills ...
Is the structure of your business correct?
You started your business many years ago and you’ve built a successful business. This success has you thinking about the ...
Merger & acquisition planning: 5 practical tips
A successful merger or acquisition starts with a well-thought out strategy and thorough planning. In my experience as a tax ...
How Business Valuations are calculated
When valuing a business, there are three key valuation methods that are generally accepted: Asset valuation method– calculates the value ...
How to manage your vision (and your people!)
You have a vision for the future of your business. You have explained this vision to your team and to ...
Is outsourced accounting right for your business?
Many local and international companies in Australia have realised that investing in an in-house accounting department does not make dollars ...