The MYTH that Research and Development (R&D) is exclusively for large businesses is debunked, with companies under $20 million in turnover expected to have earned a substantial $2.54billion through the R&D Tax Offset in 2022/23 (Federal Government report)....
Business Services
Accounting and business advisory services provided to business clients
Services you offer affect your talent!
by Peter Towers | Mar 25, 2023 | Business Services, Technology
You may recall that, about nine months ago, CommBank Accounting Market Pulse reported that they had conducted a survey of 45 accounting firms. The result that really stood out was the comment that “the only limitation they face is the worsening talent shortage”. Many...
Providing clients with good service
by Ed Chan | Mar 13, 2023 | Business Services, Client Management, Uncategorised
"You don't want a really high-cost person doing very low-level work and charging that to the client. You shouldn't pass on your own efficiencies to the client. You should be delivering. You should be managing your business very efficiently so that the client gets the...
Implementing your clients’ vision
by Peter Towers | Mar 13, 2023 | Business Services, Featured Articles
“I need help attracting investors for a new product that I have developed.” Sound familiar? It’s a comment that the owners of SMEs often make to their accountants at this time of year. They will proudly say “I have developed a prototype and I think it is ready to take...
Nuts and bolts: How to refer your clients
by Steve Lake | Mar 8, 2023 | Business Services
In our last article we spoke about why it’s a great idea for accountants to refer their clients for debt solutions and why accountants should be clearly and generously remunerated for such. Ask any of your clients and they will also agree you deserve to share in their...
Financial Storytellers benefit from the ‘AFTERS’ promise
by Peter Towers | Jan 31, 2023 | Business Services, Practice Management
It’s a new year again! Looks like it is back to work and time to start planning those business strategies for 2023. During the break, you’ve probably given some thought about where you’d like to see your business heading this year. Can we throw a few ideas into the...
Helping your clients with their lending requirements. It’s easier than you think!
by Steve Lake | Jan 30, 2023 | Business Services, Financial Services
Hi all and welcome to 2023. We are already close to the end of January can you believe it! I thought I would start the year with going back to basics and write about WHY an accounting firm / accountant would get involved in the debt solutions for their clients. A lot...