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The late Steve Jobs (L), chairman of Apple Computers, and John Sculley, Apple’s former president, pose with the original Macintosh personal computer, in January 1984.
01 Nov 2020 Entrepreneurs

What's the golden age to become an entrepreneur?

The start-up founders of our collective imagination are bright young trailblazers - the Gates, the Jobs, the Zuckerbergs. In reality, the average age of a successful start-up founder is closer to 45.

The silver lining is that the rapid migration to digital technologies accelerated by the pandemic has opened up new growth opportunities for some start-ups

Australian start-ups: Innovation in times of crisis

Given the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, Australian start-ups are innovating in all aspects of the business as they find new - and different ways - to respond to the changing markets.

05 Nov 2020 Small business Technology
Businesses merely amplify the ordinary challenges of relationships, and those issues become more obvious.

Power couples: Top tips on working with your spouse

Working with your partner can be extremely rewarding. However, without proper planning and careful handling, things can easily end in tears. How do you make it work as a couple in business?

01 Nov 2020 INPRACTICE Strategy
Jason Shum CPA is the founder of EasyTrack.ai, an automation platform that acts as a virtual COO for professional services firms.

Jason Shum CPA: Playing it safe increases your chance of failure

Jason Shum CPA is using highly complex algorithms to make life easier for accountants.

01 Sep 2020 Small business

How they did it

Paul Luczak CPA’s decision to launch The Gild Group stems from his two passions – music and numbers. Photo: Jarrod Barnes.
01 Feb 2020 INPRACTICE

Musical numbers: inside The Gild Group's dual passions

The Gild Group specialises in a number of sectors, including the creative, sporting and hospitality industries, and founder Paul Luczak CPA says clients value having an accountant who really understands their business.

When we follow our curiosity, we can push beyond the expected, and in turn achieve some incredible feats.

How curiosity can help your business survive

In the financial world, curiosity carries negative connotations. But asking an extra question as an accountant isn’t always going too far. Often, it is the best way to break boundaries and discover better practices.

28 Oct 2020 Leadership Workplace
"No one is born being creative or innovative, it is a skill,” Seth Godin says.

Seth Godin: How to unleash your inner creative

Celebrated thought leader and former dot.com business executive Seth Godin tells INTHEBLACK how accountants can turn stalled projects into success stories.

05 Oct 2020 Leadership Workplace
Michael Kambouridis CPA and Selda Kaplan ASA.

Rideshare tax: Simplifying the process

Fintech start-up Rideshare Tax was launched by two CPA Australia members, and offers a simplified tax management process and paid accounting services for rideshare drivers.

01 May 2020 Entrepreneurs Small business

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4 ways to make your business more energy efficient

01 Feb 2017

SPONSORED CONTENT. Keeping an eye on these four areas can help minimise waste and reduce your business’ energy bills.

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Choose your words carefully

Why financial advisers must choose their words wisely

06 Dec 2016

Using promotional words like “free”, “guaranteed” and “safe” may attract clients, but they could also have ASIC knocking on your office door. Here’s a quick guide to the dangerous words and doubtful claims used on social media and in promotional materials that can get financial services firms into trouble.

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Accountancy is constantly changing in response to client demands

A multi-service succession model for accounting practices

01 Nov 2016

How can you make your practice one that people want to buy when you want to move on? Here three industry professionals explain why a multi-service model could be the best platform for a graceful exit.