There is a new generation of accountant empowered by new technology, aiming to revolutionise the way you run your business

The core of good business planning is the budget - But as Matthew Gardiner explains, an effective budget is multifaceted, and each part is crucial to developing a business plan to manage day-to-day operations, risk and growth

When a business or its owner can’t finance the next big step to expansion, what is the best option and what will the owner sacrifice and gain? Dennis Mattiske looks at various types of financing and what investors can expect in return

Innovation is key to survival in business to keep financial services relevant and stay ahead of the competition

The real value of a business can be very different to how the owner values it according to some personal benchmark - Dennis Mattiske outlines the business valuation process and how it can help to improve performance and profit for the sake of improvement, as well as for selling it or for attracting investors

Choosing the right type and location for your business premises is one of the most important and difficult decisions business owners have to make - Peter Bembrick sifts through the options, from SOHO to splashing out on buying property, and considers the positive and negatives in each case

What do the experts see coming in the next financial year, and what will it mean for small and medium businesses? Financial experts cast their gaze just over the horizon to predict how next year might shape up

Need help to start or develop a business? Mariana von Lucken leads us through the maze of government grants and concessions that can make the difference between business success and failure

With the end of financial year looming, it’s time for investors to consider their approach to taxation - From a wealth creation perspective the word finance involves strategies to efficiently leverage your investment portfolio, reduce assessable income and personal tax, and manage capital gains tax