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BusinessWhy traditional budgets fail Growth SME’s
Having spent years as a CFO in medium-sized companies before moving into fractional CFO work, I’ve now worked with over 100 growing businesses. And here’s something that took me a while to accept this: traditional budgets don’t work for growth companies. Let me explain why. Growth SMEs need an agile and adaptable approach Coming from […]
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Tax Updates: 11 May 2026
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at [email protected]. Unincorporated bodies and GST Do you know what the […]
Tax Updates: 4 May 2026
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at [email protected]. Death and taxes Ah, the two certainties in life. […]
Petrol prices are rising. Is your fringe benefit tax strategy ready?
If you’ve noticed the price board at your local petrol station creeping past numbers you’d once have considered unthinkable, you already know fuel costs are biting. Petrol prices are approaching $4 per litre, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and the pressure on both households and businesses shows no sign of easing. […]
Why two ‘identical’ businesses sell for very different prices
It’s one of the most common questions we get asked. Two businesses could be identical on paper. Same industry. Same revenue. Similar team. Same city, even. Yet one sells for $4 million and the other for $1.8 million. What looks like a $3 million business on paper can easily transact well above or below that, […]
How to find investment opportunity in a chaotic market
Disclaimer: This article is written by Bruce Sheppard in a personal capacity. It does not constitute financial advice, and he is not a licensed financial adviser. Please seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Global markets are rattled. Trump’s trade policies have introduced a level of uncertainty not seen in years, and for […]
