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How To Know If A Business Name Is Taken

Naming your business can be tricky. It certainly consumes a lot of mental energy for some people when starting a business and many a consultant has made a fortune coming up with names and brands for businesses. Then even when you’ve got something you think is great, how are you to know if a business is taken?

How Much Tax Do You Pay On Dividends?

A common question we get from people is how much tax they need to pay if they were issued with dividends from their company.

How Many Sales Do You Need To Make The Money You Want?

10 min | Nathan Watt

I’ve got an easy question for you: How much money do you want to make?

How Do You Make More Sales?

How Do You Change Accountants?

One thing I hear a lot is that people think it’s a major hassle to change accountants and I was in need of a blog topic, so I put two and two together (because as an accountant I can do that you know) and Voila! A brand new extremely valuing providing blog.

How Do Business Models Make You Money?

Have you ever given thought to what your offering your customers?

How Can A Business Tax Accountant Help You?

You know the feeling. You wake up sensing something is amiss. You check for your phone, glasses, kids and dog—all good. So, what's that sinking feeling? Taxes! Dread creeps up your spine as you realize you still haven’t done your taxes. Don't you worry, there are professionals out there to help get your taxes done right and on time. Just call a business tax accountant.

With lockdowns now in full swing (again) in QLD & NSW, & VIC getting another 3 day snapper. You might be wondering what support there is coming from the various levels of government. So here’s a quick snapshot as it stands today (6 Aug 2021).

Government COVID Support

10 min | Nathan Watt

Goal setting: A guide for success

They're useless because they only serve a purpose if the desire to achieve that future state is stronger than our desire to stay in our current state – aka if you can be bothered to do something about it.

General Mortgage Broking

Funding Position; More Important Than Borrowing Capacity?

10 min | Nathan Watt

When you're looking to buy a house, it's pretty natural to look at "how much will the bank lend us"?

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General Mortgage Broking

What Information Do You Need For A Home Loan?

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.

Tax Planning 101

You can't plan to go to the beach, after you're already at the beach. The same goes for your taxes, you can't plan your taxes after the year is done. Get on the front foot with your taxes by following these simple steps to estimate your tax for the year and when the payments are due.

Australian Resident For Tax Purposes Explained

If you’re an Australian resident for tax purposes you pay tax on your worldwide income. This can have a massive impact on how much tax you pay. So in this article you'll learn when you're considered an Australian tax resident, even if you don't have permanent residency or visa, what happens on entering the country, and what happens if you are leaving.

Why Your Small Business Needs A Forecast