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Why converting verbal loan to written agreement prevents audits

Unexplained cash looks suspicious. Protect your company by converting verbal loan to written agreement so you have clear evidence for any financial check-up.

Imagine your business hits a rough patch. Your friend, bless their kind heart, offers you five thousand dollars to help out. You shake hands, thank them, and promise to pay them back “when things get better”. No papers, no lawyers, just trust. A few months later, your business picks up, …

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10 Tips for managing fixed assets that are still functional but obsolete

Slow machines waste time and money. Master the art of managing fixed assets that are still functional but obsolete to ensure your team has the best tools.

Imagine you are walking through your office or factory. You see an old computer sitting on a desk. It still turns on, and you can still type on it, but it is so slow that nobody wants to use it. Or perhaps you have a delivery van that still drives, …

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How to record business activities properly and ace your taxes

Stop worrying about tax season. Follow these 15 simple steps to record business activities, organise your receipts, and keep your financial records crystal clear.

Imagine waking up to a letter from the tax office. Your heart sinks. They want to see your records from three years ago. You look at the pile of faded receipts in a shoebox. You look at your bank statements that show hundreds of “miscellaneous” withdrawals. You realise with a …

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