Are employee parties tax-free?

Nov 7, 2023

We often get asked the question “is a staff Christmas party a tax allowable expense?” The rules around social functions are followed, staff events like your end-of-year party, or your summer barbecue are tax-deductible for you, as the employer, and...

Can directors and employees receive gifts from the company tax free?

Nov 7, 2023

Giving gifts to your employees can be a great way to increase engagement and raise the overall morale of your team. But are gifts to employees tax deductible? How much can you give before there are tax implications? And how do the rules differ if you’re giving gifts...

How much should you pay yourself as a business owner?

Nov 1, 2023

Being the boss means you get to make all the big decisions about your business – including how much to pay yourself in wages, salary or drawings. As the owner, you might need to underpay yourself in the early stages of building your business, so you can reinvest the...

10 hot questions to ask yourself as a business owner

Nov 1, 2023

Running a busy and successful business means you often don’t have the time to step back and work ON the business. This can be a challenge if your aim is to grow and scale the company. As experienced professional business advisers, we know the value of taking the time...

What makes you a successful entrepreneur?

Nov 1, 2023

Do you dream about starting our own business? And, can anyone become an entrepreneur? When you look at the research, there are certain aptitudes, personality traits and business skills that tend to make you a more successful entrepreneur. But can you learn these...