DJ Grigg - Blog Meet Goals

Meet Your Goals During a Global Slowdown

Optimism among business owners was high coming into 2022. But a number of factors are now making things a lot more challenging to meet business goals: Global events are pushing up energy prices to astronomical levels. Ongoing supply-chain issues are making it difficult to source raw materials. Talent scarcity is causing problems when it comes […]

DJ Grigg - Blog Year-end Planning

Improve Year-end Process and Plan for 2023

We’re well into the year’s final quarter, with 2023 just a month around the corner. But are you ready for the year-end? And have you done your homework when it comes to your 2023 business plan and beyond? Let’s look at the key ways to tie up your year-end. Then start the new year with […]

DJ Grigg - Blog Stress-free holiday period

Make this Holiday Period Financially Stress-free

Holiday breaks are a chance to recharge for the year ahead, especially after the year we have had. We look forward to warmer weather and finally setting up an out-of-office email for the break. However, the holiday period won’t be stress-free for business owners without careful cash flow planning. Even if you continue operating through […]

DJ Grigg - Blog Parties, Presents and Tax

Party, Presents – and TAX! Oh My!

It’s the time of the year when employers are thinking how they can reward their employees and associates for their work in over the year with an office party and presents, but don’t get caught out by entertainment tax rules! Claiming entertainment and gifts as business expenses is not always straightforward, as there are implications […]

DJ Grigg - Blog Grasp on Finances

Got a Good Grasp on Your Finances?

As a business owner, it’s never been more crucial to have a good grasp on your finances. For many businesses, priorities have changed, customer behaviors have mutated. As a result, revenue streams have had to evolve and pivot in order to create a viable business model. To track, monitor, and drive your financial performance in […]

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Supply Chain Crisis: Possible Business Opportunity?

The ongoing supply chain crisis is slowing down production and pushing up prices. But there might be a way to turn this business challenge to your advantage. If you’re a business-to-business (B2B) supplier, this could be a golden opportunity to become a supply chain saviour. If a competitor is struggling to supply customers, can you […]

GST on Overseas Business Purchases

Does your business purchase products and services from overseas suppliers? If so, you may be charged GST on those overseas purchases – but not always! Overseas businesses must register for GST in Australia if they have a turnover of more than $75,000 for sales connected with Australia. Many large online retailers are registered and charge […]