Greg Mawer, Author at SmartCompany

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Recession proof your business with these seven practical tips

Many business owners are searching for ways to recession-proof their businesses and ensure they can withstand economic downturns. Here are seven.

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How subcontractors can protect themselves when builders hit financial trouble

When builders have financial challenges, it is often the subcontractors who bear the brunt.

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As interest rates rise, here are proactive steps your business can take to improve the situation

The action your business should take in response to increasing interest rates depends on whether you have cash or debt.

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Small business owners can save thousands on tax thanks to these changes to law

The strategy involves deferring declaring income in your personal name, quarantining it in a company environment, and then declaring income after the tax rates become more beneficial for individuals in 2024.

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Explained: How to prepay expenses this financial year to benefit your business

If you had a profitable year this financial year, but think that next year will not be as profitable, it is worth considering paying for next year’s expenses prior to June 30, 2022.

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Why this accountant says using super to buy your first home is a stupid idea … and stupid government policy

The Coalition's policy will provide a flow of new entrants into the property market, leading to an increase in demand, then upward price pressure.

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