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From our experience, many businesses consistently fail to give Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) the attention it deserves; a decision that will inevitably hurt business profitability. The correct treatment of FBT is a strategic issue that business leaders are ultimately responsible for. Following a recent review, the Tax Department has made clear its intentions to crack-down on incorrect FBT compliance.

Before you consider raising equity, it’s important to get your finances in order. Here are ten questions to ask yourself to help determine the financial health of your business.

Businesses with strong balance sheets are more likely to survive economic downturns and be ready to thrive when the going gets good again. So what does a strong balance sheet look like, and how can you take steps to strengthen yours?

You’re ready to approach investors and apply for business funding… or are you? Sometimes in business, you have to jump in feet first and learn to swim as you go. Other times, it pays to do some research before you take a leap of faith. Raising capital usually falls under the latter. You might only get one chance to impress potential investors or lenders, so you want to walk into these discussions confident and maximise your chances for funding.

Keeping the balance sheet “out of the red” is a top priority for any business owner. To do this and “stay in the black”, it’s important to be regularly scanning the horizon for any signs that you could be heading towards rough financial waters. There several indicators of potential financial trouble.