Tips & strategies to help your business grow

Buying a property can be a stressful time. It’s one of the biggest financial investments most people make. So it makes sense to be as prepared as possible before you go signing purchase contracts. That’s why as part of our process we suggest clients obtain approval in principle before they go looking for a property.

What is an Income Statement (Profit and Loss Statement)?

5 min | Nathan Watt

Every business should strive to better understand their financial performance so that they can continuously improve it. The one that everyone loves to look at is the Income Statement, better known as a Profit and Loss Statement (P&L) but other than a surface understanding, this financial report remains mysterious to many business owners on how it can be used to improve your business.

Business Consulting

What is a Rate Lock?

Interest rates are at historic lows, the property market seems to be going bonkers and somehow people in Sydney have $4mil for a run down bedsit.

One of the most fundamental decisions you have to make when forming a business is which structure is right for you. In Australia, you have a number of options, including trust, company, sole trader and partnership. In this blog we'll dive into what a partnership actually is and how they work.

What is a Partnership?

5 min | Nathan Watt

What Is A Family Trust And How Do They Work?

Lots of people confuse having a business, with having a company. So what exactly is a company, and how do they work for small and medium businesses?

Business Consulting

What is a Breakeven Point and How to Use It in Your Business

What Information Do You Need For A Home Loan?

General Mortgage Broking

Applying for a home loan can be a daunting process because you’re usually entering into one of the biggest transactions of your life, and the bank’s can be faceless corporations dancing to the beat of their own drum. Yes, they want to lend money, but only on their terms.

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 Happens If You Don’t Pay Superannuation On Time?

Four things happen if you don't pay superannuation on time...none of them good.

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Business Consulting

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”.

Tax Tips

What Do Lenders Use As Your Income When You’re Self-Employed?

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;

General Mortgage Broking

If you’ve ever wondered how much money you could borrow you’ve no doubt found a lender’s borrowing capacity calculator, plugged in a few details and out spits a number – and if you're an employee for the most part that’s fine. There are a few wrinkles when it comes to casual employment, bonus', and regular overtime etc but generally PAYG income is what it is. But business owner income. Ohh boy. Buckle up.

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