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Finance

10 Point plan for the GST rate change

If you're wondering how you are going to manage the transition from a GST rate of 12.5% to 15% on 1 October, Sue Hirst has some simple pointers to help you get it right.
August 26th, 2010 by Sue Hirst
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Manage your life insurance costs

With life insurance premiums set to rise at the end of the month, Mark Jory suggests it might be time to take a closer look at the cover you need
June 10th, 2010 by Mark Jory

Manage your outstanding accounts better

Slow payers can cripple your business. Jacqui Everett has some tips to help you make sure you actually get the money you are owed, in good time
April 16th, 2010 by Jacqui Everett

How to avoid growing broke

A growing business can actually put more strain on your financial resources than one which isn't. Sue Hirst explains how making more sales without planning for growth can damage your business
April 7th, 2010 by Sue Hirst

Make money in the Profit & Loss without losing it in the Balance Sheet

If it seems too hard to really get to grips with your balance sheet and what it all means for your business, then this excellent article by Sue Hirst will help clear things up
September 14th, 2009 by Sue Hirst

Life Insurance contributions and fringe benefit tax (FBT)

It has been said that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. There may well be certain events, but it’s often confusing working out what tax advantages may be gained by the company or the employee(s) depending on how insurance policy ownership, beneficiaries and payments are structured. Steven de Jong throws some light on the issue
August 31st, 2009 by Steve Jong

Eight tips to help with your debt collection

Slow payers can make life terribly difficult for smaller businesses. Here Ann Mayeroffers practical tips to make sure the slow payers pay up
August 21st, 2009 by Ann Mayer

10 Steps to accelerating cash flow

Sue Hirst offers 10 easy steps to help you streamline your accounts receivable and hence accelerate your cash flow
July 31st, 2009 by Sue Hirst

The financial crystal ball – what lenders want to see

If you are applying for new funding or have loans coming up for renewal, lenders are likely to want accurate projections and cashflows, as well as recent financial statements. Sue Hirst outlines what you need to do
July 1st, 2009 by Sue Hirst

Cashflow tips: How good is your fuel gauge?

Cash for your business is the equivalent of petrol for your car, says Michael Smyth. He explains why cash is so important and shows you how to keep on top of your cashflow
May 25th, 2009 by Michael Smyth

Tips for successful cost management

Cost Management is the hot topic right now. If you are going to embark on cost management it needs to be well thought out and planned. Sue Hirst shows you how
May 18th, 2009 by Sue Hirst

Financial Planning

Even if you do not make a lot of money, there are ways to reduce your expenses and develop a sound budget. The key is to knowing how to manage the money you do have. Stanley Popovich offers good basic advice
May 13th, 2009 by Stan Popovich

Tax season is here - discover how to save more and make more next year

Could you be missing out on business because you don’t accept credit cards? CellCharge explains
April 8th, 2009 by CellCharge

ACC for self employed people

If you’re self employed, your personal injury cover is one of the most important business assets you will have and there are options available to you, says ACC
February 13th, 2009 by ACC

Managing your personal finances during these uncertain times

Even if you don’t make a lot of money, there are ways to reduce your expenses and develop a sound budget. Stan Popovich says the key is to knowing how to manage the money you do have
December 24th, 2008 by Stan Popovich

Get your financial house in order...before you lose it

No matter how large or small your business if you have a handle on your finances, the rest of the business will seem like a walk in the park. Debbie Gilster shows you how to get started
December 10th, 2008 by Debbie Gilster

How to grow your business without borrowing

When credit is tight you have to get creative with ways to manage growth from business cash-flow. Sue Hirst shows you how
November 17th, 2008 by Sue Hirst

Where is the money going?

Sue Hirst outlines the key benefits businesses can gain from a good budget. And it could help you save a lot of money
October 6th, 2008 by Sue Hirst

Four secrets to selling value versus price

Do you find that your prospects are focused on the price of your products and services and often pressure you to give them discounts? Tessa Stowe shares four secrets that will guarantee that your prospects will no longer focus on price but on value
September 22nd, 2008 by Tessa Stowe

Work In Progress and your cash flow

Work in Progress, says Sue Hirst, is a very sensitive driver in relation to cash flow and working capital in any business. She shows you how to measure your Work in Progress Days and improve this important driver
June 20th, 2008 by Sue Hirst