Tips & strategies to help your business grow

Buying a property can be a stressful time. It’s one of the biggest financial investments most people make. So it makes sense to be as prepared as possible before you go signing purchase contracts. That’s why as part of our process we suggest clients obtain approval in principle before they go looking for a property.

What is an Income Statement (Profit and Loss Statement)?

5 min | Nathan Watt

Every business should strive to better understand their financial performance so that they can continuously improve it. The one that everyone loves to look at is the Income Statement, better known as a Profit and Loss Statement (P&L) but other than a surface understanding, this financial report remains mysterious to many business owners on how it can be used to improve your business.

What is a Rate Lock?

Interest rates are at historic lows, the property market seems to be going bonkers and somehow people in Sydney have $4mil for a run down bedsit.

One of the most fundamental decisions you have to make when forming a business is which structure is right for you. In Australia, you have a number of options, including trust, company, sole trader and partnership. In this blog we'll dive into what a partnership actually is and how they work.

What is a Partnership?

5 min | Nathan Watt

What Is A Family Trust And How Do They Work?

Lots of people confuse having a business, with having a company. So what exactly is a company, and how do they work for small and medium businesses?

What is a Breakeven Point and How to Use It in Your Business

What Information Do You Need For A Home Loan?

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Applying for a home loan can be a daunting process because you’re usually entering into one of the biggest transactions of your life, and the bank’s can be faceless corporations dancing to the beat of their own drum. Yes, they want to lend money, but only on their terms.

What Happens If You Take Cash Out Of A Company? Division7a

Got a company? I mean a real company, as in a Pty Ltd legal structure? Then this one is for you.

What Happens If You Don’t Pay Superannuation On Time?

Four things happen if you don't pay superannuation on time...none of them good.

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More Stimulus For Some | JobMaker Hiring Credits

The JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme was passed into law in mid-November 2020 as part of the 2020-21 Federal Budget, and will operate until 6 October 2021.

Why Work With Mid Tier Accounting Firms In Sydney?

5 min | Nathan Watt

Mid-tier firms sound like they’re the best of both worlds right? Big enough to have a good reputation and some really smart technicians to make sure your accounting and tax is sorted but not as expensive and elite as the big 4. And If you need services like audit, corporate finance or international tax, then taking your business to mid or top tier accounting firms in Sydney is probably best for you.

Where Do You Start With Marketing?

I’ve been working with small businesses for years now advising them on a wide range of business issues. But it wasn’t until I started Watson & Watt, and got my hands dirty on my own business, that I really had to understand “marketing”.

The Money Is In The Margins