Your annual accounts are essential. They show you how the business performed, what you earned, and what you owe. That’s the compliance side, and it matters. But it’s backwards-looking. By the time you see those numbers, the financial year is already over. The money has been spent. The decisions have […]
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There is a particular kind of discomfort that comes with watching markets move and not knowing whether to act. You check your super balance. You read the headlines. You wonder if everyone else knows something you don’t. And somewhere in the back of your mind, a voice says: Maybe I […]
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What do you actually do when the headlines are dominated by war, oil shocks, and market volatility? Most people fall into one of two camps. They either tune it out completely and hope for the best, or they react emotionally and start making financial decisions based on fear. Neither approach […]
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Collins SBA is now a Certified B Corporation. After more than two years of assessment and independent verification, our business is officially B Corp Certified. So, what is a B Corp? B Corp Certification is granted by B Lab, an independent non-profit organisation. To earn it, a business must meet […]
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February. Summer’s winding down. And if you’re like most business owners, you’re thinking about the months ahead, not tax planning. But June 30 doesn’t pause because you’re tired. The ATO doesn’t care that your margins are tight. And the operators who get ahead make smart moves now, while there’s still […]
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There’s a version of expense management that most business owners know well. A shared card number floating around the office. Employees out of pocket waiting on reimbursement. A month-end ritual of chasing receipts and figuring out who spent what, and why. It’s not a catastrophe. It’s just friction. Constant, unnecessary […]
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For as long as most of us can remember, paying superannuation has worked on a quarterly cycle. Wages are paid every week or fortnight, and super is paid up to 28 days after the quarter ends. It’s been the rhythm of Australian payroll. That rhythm is about to change. From […]
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The assumption that catches couples off guard You’re in a committed relationship. You share a home, maybe kids, definitely a future together. So naturally, you share finances too, right? Not necessarily. And that’s perfectly fine. What’s not fine is when couples assume they’re on the same page financially, only to […]
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Estate planning and wealth transfer planning are critical for Australian business owners and families, and doing nothing poses a significant risk to the next generation’s financial future. You’ve spent decades building your business. Your super balance is climbing. The kids are doing well. The grandkids are starting to ask about […]
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Stop the hidden hospitality profit squeeze: See the two hidden costs and how to increase restaurant profit margins before it’s too late. There’s a conversation happening in kitchens across Tasmania that nobody wants to have out loud; but if you’re trying to increase restaurant profit margins, it’s one you can’t […]
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