General BusinessStructures What happens if I don’t pay my super or GST? Having worked with all sorts of businesses over the years I feel comfortable in saying that some company directors aren't…Ben FletcherMarch 9, 2020
Business Planning & StrategyStructures Slow down before offering equity to your staff If you're thinking about giving one of your team equity in your business I'd ask one thing of you. Stop…Ben FletcherNovember 27, 2018
General BusinessStart upsStructures What is the difference between a freelancer and a sole trader? Not sure what the difference is between a freelancer and a sole trader? If you’re earning your crust outside…Ben FletcherSeptember 26, 2018
StructuresTax Are small business losses tax deductible? TAX DEDUCTIONS IN A SMALL BUSINESSES It's common for small businesses, any business for that matter, to run at a…Ben FletcherMay 29, 2018
General BusinessStructures What are the risks with becoming a company director? RISKS OF BECOMING A COMPANY DIRECTOR If you're anything like the general population you sign the documents required to start…Ben FletcherNovember 8, 2017
Business Planning & StrategyStructures How to setup business in the US (United States) SETTING UP A BUSINESS IN THE US Following on from the strong interest we had in our post on how…Ben FletcherJuly 6, 2017
Business Planning & StrategyStructures Everything you need to know about operating as a sole trader OPERATING AS A SOLE TRADER Last month a colleague and I were lucky enough to travel around Australia speaking with…Ben FletcherJune 7, 2017
Business Planning & StrategyStructures How to setup business in China SETTING UP A BUSINESS IN CHINA Recently, I asked by one of my clients to reflect on the past 3…Ben FletcherApril 26, 2017
Business Planning & StrategyGeneral BusinessStructures When should you move from sole trader to a company MOVING FROM BEING A SOLE TRADER TO A COMPANY When speaking with small business owners one of the common questions…Ben FletcherJanuary 17, 2017
Structures Business structures part 4 – The trust In this post we'll be exploring discretionary trusts in part four of our series on business structures. We've also put up…Ben FletcherDecember 21, 2016
Start upsStructuresTax Business structures part 3 – The company STRUCTURES - THE COMPANY What is a company? A company is a legal entity distinct from those who may own…Ben FletcherMay 12, 2016
StructuresTax Business structures part 2 – The partnership STRUCTURES - THE PARTNERSHIP Not simply the domain of hotshot lawyers, a partnership is a simple and effective tax structure…Ben FletcherApril 28, 2016
Start upsStructures Business structures part 1 – The sole trader STRUCTURES - THE SOLE TRADER It is important to carefully consider your options when selecting which structure to use for…Ben FletcherApril 21, 2016
Business Planning & StrategyStructures Structures part 4 – The Trust What is a trust*? In this post we'll be exploring discretionary trusts in part four of our series on business structures.…Ben FletcherJune 19, 2013