Tips & strategies to help your business grow

You (Probably) Don’t Have A Tax Problem

A common complaint I hear, mostly from business owners, is they are "paying too much tax".

Why Work With Mid Tier Accounting Firms In Sydney?

5 min | Nathan Watt

Mid-tier firms sound like they’re the best of both worlds right? Big enough to have a good reputation and some really smart technicians to make sure your accounting and tax is sorted but not as expensive and elite as the big 4. And If you need services like audit, corporate finance or international tax, then taking your business to mid or top tier accounting firms in Sydney is probably best for you.

What your small business should be doing each month

Another month is over, and you’re on to the next one, days and weeks roll into each other and before you know it, the year is over, and you look to the bank accounts to see if you’ve “made any money”. Sound familiar?

What Happens If You Take Cash Out Of A Company? Division7a

Got a company? I mean a real company, as in a Pty Ltd legal structure? Then this one is for you.

What Are Pay As You Go Instalments (PAYGI)?

You’ve just paid your tax bill and now you’ve got a letter from the tax office saying you need to pay more but now it’s quarterly?

Understanding Voluntary Administration

A Voluntary Administration is designed to help avoid court involvement during times of financial hardship when companies are facing creditors.

The Truth About Tax Planning

There is so much misconception in Australia about taxes and tax planning. Everyone seems to think they're "paying too much" and believe that accountants can wave a magic wand and "save" you tax.

The Risks Of Being A Company Director

Starting a company is easy. Too easy almost. Just be over 18, not bankrupt, fill in a form, pay the fee and you’ll have a Pty Ltd company registered with ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) in about 10 minutes.

Temporary Full Expensing

Mr Speaker... "Over 99 per cent of businesses, employing over 11 million workers, can write off the full value of any eligible asset they purchase."

Tax Tips

Your here for the list, not an intro, so let's get straight into it - 10 tax tips you can use any time of the year;

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Tailored tips for your growth

How to Understand and Improve Your Business Credit Score

5 min | Nathan Watt

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Where Do You Start With Marketing?

I’ve been working with small businesses for years now advising them on a wide range of business issues. But it wasn’t until I started Watson & Watt, and got my hands dirty on my own business, that I really had to understand “marketing”.

Everything You Need To Know About Being A Sole Trader

5 min | Nathan Watt

Choosing how to structure your business takes some forethought. In Australia, there are four common ways to go about it, and being a sole trader is an easy way to get started, but it’s important that you choose carefully. After all, the structure you choose will impact the licenses you have to obtain, how much you owe in taxes, and your potential personal liability in the event of issues.

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What You Need To Do After You’ve Set Goals