Author Archives: cms@vivogroup.com.au

Why does your business exist and why does it matter?

As business owners we all want to create a growing and thriving business. However the reality is that some of us manage to achieve… Read More

Funding options available for innovative businesses

The Federal Government has indicated that they are very keen to support innovative businesses. There are a number of funding options available by way… Read More

Cash: can a business have too much?

I was recently asked by a client whether they were holding too much cash in the business. My answer was – it depends. It… Read More

Three key ratios for business success

I’m often asked by business clients whether a certain dollar profit is good. My answer is always the same – it depends. The fact is,… Read More

Know your change potential

In a recent article, Planning to Take Control of the Family Business, I talked about the reluctance of family and privately owned business… Read More

Key lessons for business owners from the Dick Smith saga

The recent collapse of the Dick Smith chain highlights the fact that no business is immune from potential catastrophe. But it begs the obvious… Read More

Cash is king – 7 strategies to manage your cash flow

We’ve all heard the saying before: Cash Is King! But what does it mean and why is it so important? Cash is essentially the… Read More

Top 6 New Year’s resolutions for good financial health

A new year is traditionally seen as a time to make resolutions for change. I therefore thought it might be useful to provide you… Read More

Heed the warning signs for your business

It seems like every second day I read about another business going into liquidation. This past year has seen a number in the transport… Read More

Are you getting the right financial advice to run a prosperous business?

There can only be three reasons why these businesses find themselves going into administration. Either they are getting poor financial advice, are getting good… Read More