The daily grind of owning and operating a business often leaves little time for planning ahead. Whether you’re busy working in your business, managing staff or battling with bookkeeping, you probably find your to-do list never ends. Unfortunately, that busy-ness can come at a cost to your business, and stand in the way of making valuable steps towards future growth. This could also cause you to lose sight of the original vision for your business, and the level of passion you once had. This battle…

Is your business in a position of growth? Do you find yourself stretched for time managing all aspects of your business? Are you finding it hard identifying and acting upon problem areas that present a risk to your income? If you answered yes to any or all of these three questions, you may be in need of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). CFOs are specialists in providing strategic financial and business advice, adding value to your business that a standard accountant cannot do. Virtual CFOs…

Investors in receipt of dividends from their share portfolio often benefit from investing in shares because they usually have franking credits attached. As a general rule, an Australian resident shareholder is assessed for tax on dividends received plus any franking credits attached to those dividends. The shareholder is assessed on the “grossed-up” income and then allowed a “franking tax credit” in respect of the corporate tax paid by the company on the profits from which those dividends are paid. This system is referred to as…