August 2022 Charity of the Month
Youngcare – Charity of the Month Recipient for August 2022 Youngcare is a not-for-profit organisation that is revolutionising the way…
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Our accounting services are based in Brisbane, but our clients are across Australia. As business consultants we want to know what your end game is and then work with you to make it happen, introducing the thinking that goes way beyond the obvious.
We don’t sit back and wait for you to call. We are proactive in maximising the opportunities available to your business. See what our client, Edge Personnel, has to say in this video testimonial.
Let us point you in the right direction.
“Advivo has helped me manage the finance side of my business so I can focus on other aspects of the business. With Advivo’s assistance, my books are tidy and controlled and it is comforting knowing that I have the full support of the entire Advivo office.”
“My favourite thing about Advivo is how approachable they are. They’re very easy to talk to and really know my business. Also, their fixed fees make a huge difference as a small business owner – with other firms, you’re always afraid to call as it might cost you a fortune, but the team at Advivo make me very comfortable to reach out whenever I need help or advice.”
“We are very happy with Advivo – they have exceeded our expectations and it really has started changing our way of thinking about the business. From an operational side, we are now being innovative where we once weren’t. Advivo has fine tuned our business in every aspect, and this has improved our product development”
“We engaged with Advivo to work through a business insights workshop, to understand our sales process and how best to take the business to the next level. Working with Leon was a joy. He was easy to talk to, and he very quickly comprehended what the business was all about. He came up with some great ideas, aspects I hadn’t thought of, and new ways of looking at things. Our business service is new to the market, and now I understand how best to articulate our competitive advantage, the value that our business offers our clients, and have confidence to charge the right price.”
“As a start-up about to go to market, our research and development has been quite expensive, and funding has come from many different places. Chris helped me ‘clean up’ and restructure, so now we are very neatly presented which makes us stand out from the start-up crowd looking for investors. Chris is our go-to advisor. He helped us make better use of our resources and always comes up with great creative ways to helps us attract new investors. He has been nothing short of excellent.”
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Youngcare – Charity of the Month Recipient for August 2022 Youngcare is a not-for-profit organisation that is revolutionising the way…
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Advivo shares the important things to know about getting the best end of staff gifts and celebrations this Christmas season.…
HR & Payroll with Advivo[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″] Welcome to our November newsletter. Some people may say that the year…
As you plan your overall 2020 business strategy, now is a better time than ever to audit what’s working and what needs to be changed when…
Vinnies Disaster Appeal is our October and November 2019 Charity of the Month Recipient These two months we chose to…
Advivo shares online data security software tools to help protect against cybercrime, secure data and protect core business operations. With…
Advivo answers some Frequently Asked Questions on the superannuation guarantee including, what it means for employers, the significant charges for…
Advivo shares insights into the process of grant applications to help take your business to the next level Every grant…
Flexitray Australia on Working with Advivo Here’s what one of our clients, Flexitray Australia, has to say about…
Go For Growth Seminar – Accelerate Your Business’ Growth On Thursday May 23, 2019 we held our “Go…
Talking With Business Experts – Speed Dating Style! We hosted our very first Advivo Speed Dating with the…
Focus on What Matters with Advivo Well, it is hard to believe the first quarter of the financial year is…
Innovative Accounting Solutions For Your Business Here at Advivo, with our expert team of accountants, we provide a multitude of…
Beware of These ATO and ASIC Scams We have written before alerting everyone to circulating scams that appear as communications…
Improving Productivity and Cashflow with Automation Taking control of your cashflow and managing debtors are challenging elements to running a…
Getting The Right People On The Right Job Delivers Better Outcomes We work with a lot of businesses and their…
Furry Friends Animal Rescue Queensland is our September 2019 Charity of the Month Recipient The votes are in for the…
Last month, Advivo hosted an event focused on expanding your business, doing aquisitions, developing a new product or service and…
Turbo Charging Your Business for 2020 Firstly thank you to the speakers and those who attended our Family Business event on…
Manage Your Superfund Better! A self-managed super fund (SMSF) can be a rewarding alternative for your retirement. SMSFs gives you…
Recruitment Interviews – Questions to Ask and Not to Ask Advivo is not your average accounting firm, we are also…
Answers to Common Questions on Single Touch Payroll and Reporting We have had a lot of enquiries following the changes…
Identifying ‘Whitepace Opportunities’ In Your Industry Today, the opportunities for mid-tier localised businesses to transform into global providers has never…
Peach Tree Parental Wellness is our August 2019 Charity of the Month Recipient The votes are in for the charity…
Passion For Family Businesses At Advivo, we are passionate about family businesses. Our background is working in family businesses as…
Advivo Business Accountants Specialise in Working with Family Businesses Anyone operating a family business will understand it can be very…
Advivo Explains The Top Tips for Choosing an Accountant So, you’ve decided it’s time to choose a new accountant. It’s…
Unlocking Your Family Business Potential – Advivo Seminar We would like to invite you to come along to our latest…
Northey Street City Farm is our July 2019 Charity of the Month Recipient The votes are in for the charity…
Happy New ( financial ) Year!!!!! You have heard me say it a thousand times, I know I have a…
Introducing Elkie Gibson! You may have spoken to her already, and if you haven’t, you probably will very soon! As…
Advivo believes that Customer Due Diligence makes all the difference to cash flow. One of the most important aspects of…
Advivo are committed that their clients get the most out of their investment in great accounting. An accountant plays a…
Advivo explains what business owners need to know about Shareholders Agreements It can be very chaotic when starting a new…
Take your business to the next level by integrating your accounting software and internal systems to provide better business intelligence…
AusRelief is Our Charity of the Month Beneficiary for June 2019 The votes are in for the charity of the…
What a Month! Since our last newsletter we’ve had an election that confirmed the measures announced in the April Federal…
The number 1 mistake migrating to Single Touch Payroll Many companies rely on their payroll provider and software to make…
A Quick Guide on the Upcoming Changes Regarding Superannuation If you have a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund you might be aware…
Advivo inspire their clients, this quote from Winston Churchill says it all “If you fail to plan, you are planning…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The May donation recipient is Little Legs, as part of…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The April donation recipient is Legacy, as part of our…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The March donation recipient is Zoe’s Angels, as part of…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The February donation recipient is GIVIT, as part of our…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The January donation recipient is Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The December donation recipient is Royal Flying Doctor, as part…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The November donation recipient is The Rural Fire Brigades Association…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The October donation recipient is The Mental Health Association –…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The September donation recipient is Young Care, as part of…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The August donation recipient is Drought Angels, as part of…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The July donation recipient is The Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation,…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The June donation recipient is Act for Kids, as part…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The May donation recipient is The Pyjama Foundation, as part…
The votes are in for the charity of the Month! The April donation recipient is CanTeen, as part of our…
Advivo Accountant and Advisors, spreading joy to our local children’s hospital. At Advivo we love giving back to our community…
Advivo’s educational event last month covered the importance of digital marketing, recruiting and professional training. On Thursday May 23, 2019,…
Welcome to the new look Advivo Newsletter, we hope you like it. As many of you already know the very…
Latest Figures in the ACCC’s Targeting Scams Report Australians lost almost half a billion dollars to scammers in 2018 according…
Let’s Get You Ready for the EOFY It’s that time of year again. The team here at Advivo are busy…
Marketing’s Role In Business Growth Whatever stage your business is at, marketing plays an important role. Whether it’s solidifying your…
ATO Can Automatically Deny Deductions For Late Super Payments Superannuation paid for employees must be paid on time for employers…
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Key Areas For a Successful and Effective Business in Asia There’s nothing more satisfying than coming up with a creative…
Business Grants for Start-ups or Financial Support Starting and running a small business requires passion, fortitude, and time — but…
Effectively Manage Your Employees’ Annual Leaves As a medium-size business ourselves, we are often asked about how we manage annual…
Forecasting a Business’s Financial Future A trusted Financial Model is a vital tool to forecast a business’s financial performance. In…
Get Up-To-Date Business Information at Your Fingertips Cloud Accounting and the integration of multiple internal systems will help take your…
Further Changes To The Instant Asset Write-Off Last month, we published the changes made to the Instant Asset Write-off legislation,…
Advivo’s First Speed Dating with the Business Experts We hosted our very first Advivo Speed Dating with the Business Experts night…
2019 Federal Budget Update Significant Impacts Welcome to Advivo’s summary of what we believe are the most significant impacts for…
March 2019 – Rolling Into The Final Financial Quarter We made it through another Queensland summer – even though we…
The Importance of Validating Assumptions When Commercialising Innovations I often speak with inventors who tell me “I know what the…
Making Your Life Easier with STP Everyone should be aware of the changes regarding Single Touch Payroll (STP) and the…
New QBCC Reporting Laws and How Businesses Should Comply In an attempt to prevent insolvencies and corporate collapses in the…
What is Fringe Benefits Tax or FBT? A fringe benefit is a benefit provided in respect of employment, essentially a…
Easily Track Your Transactions and Business Records With ReceiptBank How often have you looked at your business records and struggled…
Know If Your Business Can Take Advantage of the Instant Asset Write-off On 29th January 2019, the Prime Minister (Scott…
Update on the Period of STP Reporting On Tuesday 12th February 2019 the extension to the Single Touch Payroll (STP)…
Welcome to Our February Update The shortest month of the year but a lot going on! I am sure you,…
Key Points to Remember in Keeping Your SMSF Compliant A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a way of saving for…
You May Need To Renew Your PPSR Registration Time is up! It has been 7 years since the inception of…
Partners to Help You Take a Great Idea to Global Commercialisation Can you imagine the excitement that exists when you…
Keep the ATO Happy and They Will Work with You Better Whether you’re an individual, a new business or have…
Special Service To Help You Grow Your Childcare Business At Advivo, we have recently introduced our specialty service in the…
Advivo March 2019 Business Seminar – ‘Speed Dating’ Style We understand businesses and our clients are confronted & challenged…
Welcome back and Happy New Year! As we start the new year, it’s important to reflect on the year that…
Easy-To-Use Business Scoreboard To Ascertain Your Business’s Health January is the time to take a step back and reflect on…
Keep Up With The Changes To Payroll We have written a length about the changes to payroll over the last…
Happy Employees Make Happy Clients[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″] At Advivo, we believe in the importance of taking care of employees…
Recognising Problems as Opportunities for Innovation and Going Global[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″] Today’s global economy is providing small, mid-tier companies…
Welcome to our final newsletter for 2018! As I look back on the year, I recall a number of challenges…
Taking Some Time To Think of Innovations For Your Business During The Holiday Break Do you ever get to the…
Understanding Superannuation Death Taxes and Benefits There are 2 things for certain in our lifetimes, Death and Taxes, so they…
Considerations On Business Transition Planning Transition planning can be intimidating and sometimes overwhelming, in many cases, it is a family…
Understanding Employee Notices and Leave Entitlements During Christmas Closure As your trusted business advisors and accountants, we are often asked…
Don’t miss out on the Small Business Entrepreneur Grants Closing 13th December 2018! If you don’t already know about it,…
Welcome to the pre-Christmas crazy time! As always, we endeavour to do all that we can for our clients while…
A New Interactive (and Fun) Format For Our February Business Seminar We know businesses are confronted & challenged by an…
Understanding The Value of a Minimum Viable Product When it comes to commercialising an innovative idea, as business owners we…
The Importance of Structuring Your Business Right At Advivo, we find when we start looking at structuring businesses for clients,…
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Find the presentation slides here The Artificial and Business Intelligence – Maximising your business efficiency! Seminar was held at the…
Introducing Sharon Musker, the winner of our Business Growth Workshop at the inaugural Businesses Driving a Difference. We felt it…
The Benefits of Science and Technology Science and technology are often associated with manufacturing and physical jobs, which is generally…
Company Name vs. Business Name We often get asked to clarify the difference between a company and a business/ trading…
It’s Finally Here! Discover Our New and Improved Bookkeeping and Payroll Service We’ve heard your feedback and been working very…
What To Do When An Employee Keeps Calling in Sick The classic ‘sickie’. It’s part of Australian working folklore, and…
Inaugural Businesses Driving a Difference – An Innovative Approach to Corporate Social Responsibility Giving back to the community is often…
Garnishee Orders: What It Means For You and Your Business The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has several methods of recovering…
Welcome to Spring! We have had a frenetic month with our Businesses Driving A Difference Seminar on 22nd August. The night…
Market Intelligence: Vital for Favourable Outcomes of Commercialisation Projects In some cases, the famous tagline of Nike, “Just do it”,…
How Businesses are Affected by Changes in the Technological Landscape A changing technological landscape has far-reaching consequences for many business…
Xero Tips To Make Your Accounting Task Easier If you are using the Xero software in your business or considering…
Cloud-Based Accounting and Its Benefits In late August, an accounting software provider in Australia, MYOB, announced that as of September…
Wise Up Energy Solutions Wins Business Growth Workshop Congratulations to Sharon Musker from Wise Up Energy Solutions on winning Advivo’s…
New Legislations and Guidelines For Financial Year 2019 The new financial year is now in full swing! So too are…
Clearance Requirements Before Selling Your House In the market to sell your house? Before you call in the real estate agents…
By Trevor Holmes – MD Advivo Innovation Commercialisation Partners Why do 90% of Commercialisation Projects Fail? What We Can Learn?…
So I paid super a few days late…crucify me. Many small business owners often end up with superannuation paid late.…
Happy new (financial) year and welcome to the 2019 Financial year! I don’t know about you, but I always find…
Business Forecasts – Why do I need them? Here at Advivo Accountants and Advisors, we’re always preaching about the importance…
Advantage of Timing The Sale of CGT Assets At a time of the year when we are all focusing on…
ATO Finds Common Areas That Cause Concern For SMSF Trustees Are you the trustee of one of the approximately 577,000…
It’s tax time again! As you gather your receipts and other assorted tax documents, you should also turn your mind…
[heading] Legislative Changes That Might Affect Your Business [/heading] Minimum Wage From 1 July 2018, the national minimum wage will…
Well, it is that time of year again! As usual, 30 June is always a very busy time for us…
Ipso Facto Legislation Passed Following ‘Safe Harbour’ As part of the federal government’s reforms on insolvency and assisting businesses to…
What is Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty? In May this year, the government announced the start of a Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty. The…
Get Your Business Ready For the EOFY The end of financial year (EOFY) is upon us again and the team…
The votes are in for the inaugural charity of the Month! The February donation recipient is MS Queensland, as part…
It’s hard to believe it is May already and May means Queensland small business week. In 2018, Queensland Small Business…
How Your Business can Benefit from Debtor Finance WHAT IS IT? Debtor Finance is, quite simply, a line of…
Get Your Business Compliant to The Single Touch Payroll Software Are you affected? Who is affected When does this start?…
How to Improve Your Business Cash Flow Since our recent seminar where we gave away secrets on maximising cash…