"Starting a hospitality business requires a combination of hands-on skills, a passion for working with people, and adequate funding to get off the ground. But ultimately, a key ingredient in your sustained success and profitability will also depend on having sound accounting practices in place to manage the financial and legal side of your business."
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With no need to pay rent and the ability to fulfil orders from a warehouse or home, running a successful online store has become an increasingly appealing option for many young entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. Due to the availability of low-cost start-up options and the many online selling platforms now available, Australia has experienced a significant increase in the number of e-commerce businesses operating online in recent years.
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Starting a new business is a dream come true for many aspiring entrepreneurs. Being your own boss offers the potential for financial freedom and increased earning potential. However, it's important to keep in mind that the rewards of owning a business come with their own set of challenges.
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Whether you’re buying, selling or exiting a business, accurate business valuation skills are incredibly important to have. In essence, business valuation determines its current worth by using objective measures and evaluating all aspects of the business.
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There are many pressures that business owners face, ranging from financial uncertainty to looking after a team of employees. Your ability to withstand these pressures and continue making the best decisions for your business will be pivotal to your long-term success.
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Following on from our first list of five affordable suburbs in Melbourne, there are still investment opportunities out there for buyers of all budgets. Whilst many buyers will be priced out of Melbourne’s inner suburbs, the outer suburbs still have plenty of cheap property options available.
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Our first home loan is the biggest financial commitment most of us will ever make. After years of renting and saving, you can finally start the journey towards the great Australian dream; owning your own home. Your home loan will dictate what you can afford, whether it’s the property of your dreams or just a property you can afford.
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Hiring your first employee is a scary experience as a small business owner. The people bring on board early on in your journey will play a big role in shaping the future and direction of your business. To make sure you nail the hiring process and leave a good impression on your first employee, follow our simple eight-step guide.
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Buyers can get caught up in the excitement of house shopping and bidding at auctions without first getting a pre-approval from their lender. This can be incredibly risky and leave you in a precarious position if your finance falls through.
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Tax time as a sole trader can be a stressful experience. Luckily, with a little planning and preparation, you won’t need to dread doing your next tax return. In this blog, you’ll find all the important tax information for sole traders and our eight best tips for minimising your 2022 tax bill.
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Around the world, businesses have been suffering the effects of rising costs. Inflation, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have mounted pressure on the economy, shifting the bottom line for businesses in all industries.
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Prioritising your taxes until too late can mean you end up missing out on substantial deductions at tax time. For small business, tax planning is an essential part of managing your cash flow and limiting unnecessary expenditure.
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The first month of starting a business is often the hardest. There is so much to do, so many decisions to make and whatever income you make is dwarfed by your mounting expenses.
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Many business owners experience times when they struggle to stay afloat. Running a business, particularly in its early days, can weigh you down with an endless stream of responsibilities and problems that require your undivided attention.
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With house prices skyrocketing again in 2021, breaking into the property market is as hard as it’s ever been. In an effort to combat this, the state and federal governments have several initiatives in place to help first home buyers get their foot in the door sooner.
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