Solomon Islands: small businesses, big potential
Micro, small, and medium enterprises are the engine of many economies. In the Solomon Islands, they hold the key to a more prosperous future.
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The 12 days of business
The 12 days of business
The unfortunate truth is that not every business has Mike and Carol Brady at the helm. Bad workplace behaviour will also ensure that the Brady...
Accountants shift to holistic approach
Accountants shift to holistic approach
Do you remember being told “There’ll always be a job for an accountant”? I remember it clearly as I embarked on my career slightly more than 20...
What the changes to operating leases mean for you
What the changes to operating leases mean for you
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued IFRS 16 Leases on 13 January 2016. It it was first added to the IASB’s agenda in 2006...
Does the future include you?
Does the future include you?
IBM has a computer, Watson, that can diagnose your medical condition. It’s already read two million pages of medical textbooks and 25,000...
Leading by example on the technology front
Leading by example on the technology front
Of the roughly 9,500 registered accounting firms operating in Australia, only a small percentage have migrated their own systems into the cloud....
Mitigating late payments and defaults
Mitigating late payments and defaults
Late payments are the scourge of all small businesses owners. They disrupt cash flow, they put you in an uncomfortable position, and waste hours...
Finding opportunities in the changing SME environment
Finding opportunities in the changing SME environment
Today’s changing environment: no matter how you look at it, it is becoming more and more difficult for small businesses to plan for the future....
Age pension changes may reward risk takers
Age pension changes may reward risk takers
On 1 January 2017 reductions to the asset test limits for the age pension will be introduced. It is estimated that 300,000 people will lose all...
Protecting your clients’ superannuation with bankruptcy
Protecting your clients’ superannuation with bankruptcy
Most advisers have been in the situation where they are advising a client who is, or is on the brink, of insolvency and ultimately, is forced...
Four key considerations when changing the trustee of your clients’ trust
Four key considerations when changing the trustee of your clients’ trust
A number of considerations need to be addressed when changing the trustee of a discretionary, unit or hybrid trust. These include the validly of...
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