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Due to the time demands my business places upon me, I find it difficult to visit my Accountant’s office about important business matters. Can my Accountant visit me? |
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Yes. At MBO, we appreciate that your time is valuable and there are times when it is impossible for you to come to us. MBO Accountants can travel to your home, office or farm during and after business hours. A visit to your business premises can also be beneficial in gaining a better understanding of your business, how you operate and your industry in general.
Additionally, all MBO Accountants have personalised MBO email addresses that can put you in touch with your Accountant at any time. Many of our clients are finding email a convenient way to forward their Accounting software file, BankLink information or other documents to us. |
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How can I find out how my business measures up against others in the same industry? |
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At MBO we have a number of benchmarking products designed to assess how your business stacks up to other businesses in your industry. This service is available across a range of industries including primary production, contracting, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality, vehicle-related industries, professionals and retail.
Benchmarking is more than just a series of numbers. It identifies strengths and weaknesses of the business and is designed to provoke action to deliver future results. The best improvements will keep delivering benefits over a period of time. |
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I am looking to buy a business. How can you help me? |
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Our fully qualified MBO Accountants can help with the acquisition of both small and large businesses in the following ways:
- Assess the business you are looking at
- Assess whether you and the business in question are a good “fit”
- Help determine the appropriate business structure
- Help with finance
- Help compile a detailed business plan which includes cashflow and profitability budgets, marketing plans, staff training, product profit margins
- Assistance with computerisation of accounting records, or we can even take record-keeping off your hands altogether
- Help setting up and operating ABNs, GST, business name, wages, PAYG tax, workers’ compensation, employee superannuation
- And generally being available to you whenever you need our help or advice
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I am struggling with my computer accounting package. Can you help? |
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With extensive knowledge of accounting programs such as Cashflow Manager, Quicken, Quickbooks and MYOB, MBO can help set up your program so that entering data no longer feels like a chore.
If computers are not your strong point, MBO also offers the excellent service of BankLink, which only requires a few minutes of your time once a month to fulfil all your taxation and accounting needs. |
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How can I reduce my taxes? |
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Come and see our experienced and knowledgable staff regarding all facets of quarterly tax payments, income tax and year-end tax planning. At MBO we can review your profitability and advise on the options best suited to help control your tax, including PAYG. |
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