Simply put, marketing your services should consist primarily of four steps: Informing as many people as possible of your existence Leading them to develop an interest in your services Persuading them to meet with you Move from client enquiry to client engagement Here is a simple ten-point strategy for achieving these objectives: Emphasise Persuasion Making…
Superannuation may not be the first thing that springs to mind as a self-employed individual, but just like how looking after your tax and business expenses benefits you, superannuation is an important subject to consider. While you don’t need to pay super to yourself, it might help you feel more secure about your finances during…
Regardless of whether or not the owner is a company or an employee, a car purchased for business use can provide tax benefits to the owner. However, there are also tax implications that can impact these supposed benefits. Certain advantages and disadvantages to purchasing a car for a business may not necessarily apply to your…
Providing your business with insurance is like providing a safety net to a trapeze artist. You hope that you won’t need it, but having it in place adds security and protection if the worst-case scenario should occur. Your business may require certain types of insurance, depending on the circumstances. These may be because it is…
Superannuation payments need to be made to your employees, otherwise, stringent penalties can be implemented that could be financially more devastating to your business than simply paying their super. Eligible employees must be paid their minimum superannuation of 10.5% of their ordinary time earnings (OTE). By 2025, this is predicted to increase to 12%. This…
You may have heard a lot of buzz in the news regarding electric cars. What was once a car for the elite is now a far more common sight on the streets. Electric cars are becoming hot commodities, with one-third of electric vehicle sales in Australia occurring within New South Wales alone. There have been…
Starting a successful business requires three things: A good idea, The right amount of capital you’ll need, and Creativity. However, with the challenges many businesses faced over the last few years (particularly those who were finding their feet and starting up, having just those three things to face the pressures of the business environment might…
Individuals may be looking to opt for an SMSF because these provide entire control over where the money is invested. While this may have traditionally been the domain of middle-aged, experienced investors with higher fund balances, a new breed of investors is arising. Millennials and Gen Y represent the fastest-growing segment of newly created SMSF…