9 ways to manage investment risk




Over recent summers hundreds of businesses have been brutally affected by wild natural disasters spanning the breadth of Australia. The lucky ones were back in business a few months later – but for many, flood waters, bushfires or destructive winds closed the doors of their operations forever. So what would happen if a disaster –…

The information overload is real. The ramifications of Covid-19 on businesses are being felt and speculated upon every minute of each day – probably leaving you feeling like a rabbit caught in the headlights. Here’s eight simple words also beginning with C to help clarify your vision. 1. Cash. It’s the oxygen for your business,…

A cash flow forecast is an important tool for business planning. And right now, understanding the cash coming in and going out of your business is vital. A cash flow forecast will show you how long your business can continue to survive on current sales levels, by showing you how much money you’ll have in…

As a business owner, it’s always been helpful to have an understanding of accounting – but in the post-lockdown world, it’s never been more important to have a good grasp on your finances. With the business world irreparably changed by the impact of coronavirus, your business is facing a ‘new normal’. Priorities have changed, customer…

Running a business will always mean incurring certain expenses, or ‘spend’. There are always costs, overheads and supplier bills that mount up – and these expenses will gradually chip away at your cash position, making it more difficult to grow and make a profit. So, what can you do to reduce your spend levels? And…

Even though Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is designed to capture benefits enjoyed by an employee, it is levied on the employer. Unless your employment agreement allows for any FBT that becomes payable to be recouped from the employee, the employer will have no recourse for reimbursement. So, why should an employer lodge an FBT return…