Small Business
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The diverse talents and experience of our consultants enable us to focus on the key factors relevant to small business thereby minimising the cost of our services. We aim to understand your business and broader needs and in this way we play a useful role in helping you meet your business goals. We work with you to maximise the benefits to your business.

We are able to provide, where appropriate, independent advice and assistance in the following areas:

• Evaluation of franchise or business being acquired.
• Business plans.
• Financial arrangements and borrowing options.
• Record keeping.
• Taxes applicable.
• Registrations and licenses.
• Government grants.
• Cost saving techniques.
• Systems advice and development.

Management
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Our consultants provide advice on methods to improve the operation of your business.

• Effective utilisation of resource.
• Interpretation of financial statements.
• Preparation and monitoring of budgets.
• Assistance in formulating a business plan.
• Assistance in making application for business finance.
• Independent advice in dispute resolution.
• Assistance in obtaining equity partners.
• Succession planning.

Business Development Programmes

A range of services exist in this area which can be discussed as required. Please contact us for further discussions.

Business Plans

• Yearly Budgets and Cash Flow Forecasts.
• How to "Measure and Manage" Your Business.
• Advice on Buying and Selling Businesses.
• Plans for Improving Profitability by Systemising Your Business.
• The Paperless Office - Yes it exists and it works - Come into our office for a live demonstration!

Taxation
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Planning
Planning for tax is a critical aspect in any business. Consideration should be given to the most tax effective business structure and to regular tax planning reviews.

Compliance
Meeting the regular ATO requirements can be an onerous task for many small businesses. We provide timely completion of these tasks at a cost effective rate.
Taxation returns are lodged electronically, consequently any refunds are received faster. We will assist you in responding to tax audits.

Packaging
Re numeration packages for your staff can be structured in a cost and tax effective manner which provide maximum net benefits for employees.

Taxation Advice and Planning

• Tax Effective Business Structures
• Negative Gearing through Property and Shares
• Tax Effective Wills
• Succession Planning
• Family Trusts
• Year End Tax-Saving Tips
• Your Personal Super Fund
• Salary Packaging
• Solutions to Capital Gains Tax Problems

Secretariat
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We provide a secretariat service to individuals, companies and associations that includes:

• Maintenance of registered office.
• Telephone answering.
• Maintenance of database of membership.
• Receipt of moneys and payment of approved accounts.
• Forwarding notices of meetings, preparation of minutes.
• Secretarial Services.
• Maintenance of financial records and preparation of reports.

Accounting
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Our services as accountants include:

• Regular maintenance of client records on computerized accounting software.
• Review of results and key performance indicators.
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets and cash flow projections.
• Incorporation of companies, formation of trusts and establishment of Superannuation Funds - including Commencement of Pension Plans.
• Advice and maintenance of records and bookkeeping.

Assisting in the completion of statutory requirements such as:

• PAYG Withholdings and Payment Summaries.
• Work cover insurance.
• Superannuation guarantee levy.
• Fringe benefits tax compliance.
• Payroll tax returns.
• GST and BAS preparation.