It’s a situation no company director wants to be in. In June 2011, Federal Court judge John Middleton ruled that the directors of prope…
It’s a situation no company director wants to be in. In June 2011, Federal Court judge John Middleton ruled that the directors of prope…
This article first appeared on February 12, 2008. Dear Aunty B, My business is nearing 12 months old and I’ve learnt a truck load, parti…
This Aunty B classic first appeared on September 12, 2007. Dear Aunty B, Dad wants a job. Should I hire him? I run a cool software com…
Does the money you put aside for bills have the same value as money you spend on fun and entertainment? Behavioural economics would say n…
This article first appeared May 6, 2011. The end of the financial year is starting to loom large in the eyes of many entrepreneurs and t…
There seems to be quite a lot of good accountancy software out there now. Does this mean that I don’t really need the services of an accou…
Revenue for the accounting services industry is expected to grow 5.6% over 2011-12 to reach $15.8 billion. Over the five years through 2…
This article first appeared August 29, 2011. Today I heard from a friend who is beside herself with anger after she caught a staff membe…
People who start a business after being laid off need to manage their emotions as much as their finances, an expert says, in the wake of a F…
Dear Aunty B, I am wondering whether or not to pay my bill to my accountant. What happened was this: I asked for some advice on employe…
Like many entrepreneurs, I’ve been watching the coverage of the case brought against Richard Pratt’s estate by a former mistress with fa…
Salary is just one element accountants consider when applying for a job, a new survey shows, suggesting start-ups should offer non-cash bene…
