The months seem to fly past in a blink of an eye with another new financial year on the horizon again – it’s almost another financial year gone!  

Almost every year we see dramatic changes to our superannuation system, interest rates, the stock market and the property market.

All of this emphasises the need for regular reviews of your financial strategy and your investment portfolio. A full review should take place on an annual basis and cover such topics as:

• Have your financial objectives changed as a result of changed business, job or family circumstances?
• Are you on course to achieving your objectives in the planned time frame or are adjustments needed?
• Has there been new legislation or taxation changes which you need to factor into your plan?
• How have your investments performed and are they appropriate for current market conditions, or would you benefit from rebalancing your portfolio?
• Are you adequately protected against changing financial and personal risks?

If you’re looking after your own investments, it might be time to ask a professional adviser to take a look at your strategy and portfolio to ensure it’s continuing to meet your changing needs now and into the future.

Call (02) 4926 2300 or email us. 

P;ease contact the team at Leenane Templeton to discuss having a financial review and how we can help you! 

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It is now 3 months into the 2014/15 financial year and the hours you spent setting your annual budget are probably a distant memory, but now it’s time to get your budget out again and review your progress since 1 July.

A budget is a living document. It is the underlying tool that sets the direction of your business… your guide to success.

Printing off your Profit & Loss report at the end of each month and doing an actual-to-budget comparison will help you focus on areas that might need your immediate attention. Maybe revenue on a certain product or service is down, or your expenses have blown out in a particular area. Being aware of this on a monthly basis means you can deal with it immediately and employ strategies to remedy any variations. Leaving it until the end of the quarter, the half year or the year will not give you as much control, placing extra stress and strain on you and your staff.

If you have been putting it off, don’t waste another minute… get your budget out of the drawer, print off your current financial statements and start comparing.

Take control and guide your business to the success you deserve.

Our accountants and financial advisors are at hand to discuss any business budget enquiries you may have.
Phone (02) 4926 2300 or email us.

Disclaimer

If you would like to discuss your business budget, please do not hesitate to contact the team at Leenane Templeton.
 

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