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How to create a watertight credit policy

01 February 2024
As a business owner, it is important that if you are going to offer credit to customers, you have a credit policy in place to mitigate some of the risk. Your credit policy should be clear and protect …

After a slowdown in 2023, there might be a bounceback …

01 January 2024
As we start a new year, what were the best and worst economic events in 2023? CreditorWatch has compiled the list and given us an idea of what we can expect for 2024. Best economic trends Declining …

How to access your SMSF funds legally to avoid penalties

01 December 2023
Your self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) must be run for the sole purpose of saving money for retirement. For this reason, there are strict rules for accessing the funds. As a trustee of your …

Four ways to improve your cashflow in 2024

05 November 2023
Cashflow is the lifeblood of any business and key for financial sustainability. With the end of this calendar year approaching, business owners should start planning now for ways to improve cashflow …

Why the ATO is cracking down on business tax debts

02 October 2023
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is intensifying its efforts to address business tax debt as a result of what it calls concerning trends, particularly made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic. During the …

FAQ about small business balance sheets

21 August 2023
Understanding balance sheets can be hard if you’re not a professional accountant, so let’s answer four key questions small business owners ask about balance sheets. 1. Why are fixed assets not shown …