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Accounting & Tax

5 min | Nathan Watt

How to Understand and Improve Your Business Credit Score

Your business credit score could be the hidden reason behind loan rejections, tough supplier terms, or lost contracts. This no-nonsense guide explains what your score really means, why it matters for every Aussie small business, and the simple steps you can take to check, fix, and improve it today.

Business Consulting

10 min | Nathan Watt

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

Think you’re making money in your business? Until you know your breakeven point, you’re guessing. This in-depth guide breaks down what a breakeven point really is, why every business owner should track it, and how to calculate it in both dollars and units. With real-world examples, visuals, and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to use this one powerful number to set smarter prices, spot problems early, and make confident decisions for your business. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this is a must-read for taking control of your bottom line.

Accounting & Tax

15 min | Nathan Watt

BAS Due Dates

Having a hard time remembering when stuff is due? You’ve got a lot to do in business and if your accountant isn’t reminding you, it’s easy to forget the heap of things you’ve got to submit as the tax office middle man. But late lodgement is one of the 4 common mistakes small business makes with the ATO, so bookmark this page it’s got your BAS due dates for quarterly and monthly reporting cycles.

Accounting & Tax

15 min | Nathan Watt

A Guide To Superannuation For Small Business

Superannuation has been around a while now. The earliest instances can actually be traced back to Federation in 1900.

Accounting & Tax

5 min | Nathan Watt

What Is A Family Trust And How Do They Work?

A family trust is an agreement where the trustee (either a person or company) holds assets for the benefit of others - like family members. There's lots of names thrown around; family trust, trust fund, discretionary trust and lots of confusion about how trusts work so if want to understand what they are, and how they work then you've come to the right place. Strap yourself in, and trust me....

Business Consulting

5 min | Nathan Watt

How Do You Make More Sales?

No, we’re not launching a marketing service, so what do we know about making more sales? Apart from growing Watson & Watt from nothing to something in the last 7 years I know that more sales is actually business strategy, not marketing and sales.

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General Mortgage Broking

Accounting & Tax

You (Probably) Don’t Have A Tax Problem

10 min | Nathan Watt

A common complaint I hear, mostly from business owners, is they are "paying too much tax".

Accounting & Tax

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.

Accounting & Tax

What your small business should be doing each month

15 min | Nathan Watt

Another month is over, and you’re on to the next one, days and weeks roll into each other and before you know it, the year is over, and you look to the bank accounts to see if you’ve “made any money”. Sound familiar?

Accounting & Tax

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

15 min | Nathan Watt

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

Accounting & Tax

What Are Pay As You Go Instalments (PAYGI)?

15 min | Nathan Watt

You’ve just paid your tax bill and now you’ve got a letter from the tax office saying you need to pay more but now it’s quarterly?

Accounting & Tax

Understanding Voluntary Administration

10 min | Nathan Watt

A Voluntary Administration is designed to help avoid court involvement during times of financial hardship when companies are facing creditors.

Accounting & Tax

The Truth About Tax Planning

10 min | Nathan Watt

There is so much misconception in Australia about taxes and tax planning. Everyone seems to think they're "paying too much" and believe that accountants can wave a magic wand and "save" you tax.

Accounting & Tax

The Risks Of Being A Company Director

10 min | Nathan Watt

Starting a company is easy. Too easy almost. Just be over 18, not bankrupt, fill in a form, pay the fee and you’ll have a Pty Ltd company registered with ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) in about 10 minutes.

Accounting & Tax

Temporary Full Expensing

15 min | Nathan Watt

Mr Speaker... "Over 99 per cent of businesses, employing over 11 million workers, can write off the full value of any eligible asset they purchase."

Accounting & Tax

Tax Tips

15 min | Nathan Watt

Your here for the list, not an intro, so let's get straight into it - 10 tax tips you can use any time of the year;

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Accounting & Tax

What is a Company?

5 min | Nathan Watt

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?

Accounting & Tax

5 Tips to Handling The Financial Crisis

15 min | Nathan Watt

If you’re going to eat a shit sandwich – don’t nibble. Commit yourself to the fact that this isn’t going to be pleasant, but take some big bites, chew like hell and you can get through it.

General Mortgage Broking

Before You Refinance Your Home Loan, Try This

15 min | Nathan Watt

How much money, after tax, can you make in an hour? $50? $500? $5,000?

Accounting & Tax

ATO Audit Penalties: What Business Owners Need to Know & How to Avoid Costly Mistakes

5 min | Nathan Watt

Penalties vary based on the nature of the discrepancy, ranging from 25% for lack of reasonable care to 75% for intentional disregard. To minimize risks, maintain accurate records, ensure timely lodgements, and consider professional advice.

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