The Benefits of Monthly Reporting

Advivo highlights that monthly reporting is key to business growth, tracking essential KPIs, ensuring accountability, and enabling strategic decisions through regular, action-driven meetings. A lot is written in forums, LinkedIn articles, and other mediums on what should and shouldn’t be included in monthly reporting packages. The content is less important – what is most important…

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How to get the most out of Xero

Simplify Your Financial Processes: Use Xero to Its Full Potential As a small business owner in Australia, it’s crucial to have a clear view of your finances and ensure solid, reliable record-keeping. Many businesses have turned to Xero, one of the most popular cloud-based accounting software solutions, to streamline their financial management. But how do…

What Do Business Advisers Help With?

Advivo outlines how business advisory services can enhance business operations and drive sustainable growth. Running a business involves more than just day-to-day operations—it requires strategic planning, financial management, and growth strategies. This is where business advisory services play a vital role. Business advisers act as trusted partners, offering insights, expertise, and tailored solutions to help…

Do I Need an Accountant or a Financial Advisor?

Advivo breaks down whether you need an accountant or a financial advisor to manage your finances effectively.   When it comes to managing your finances, you may find yourself wondering whether you need an accountant or a financial advisor. Both professionals offer crucial financial guidance, but their services differ significantly. Choosing the right expert depends…

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How to Minimise Risk Through Smart Strategies

Running a small business in Australia is challenging, and one of the biggest concerns is managing risks. Whether it’s competition, economic downturns, or operational inefficiencies, risk is always lurking. However, by incorporating business intelligence (BI) into your strategy, you can make smarter decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Here’s a no-nonsense guide on how to…

Why a Family Business Needs Good Governance

Advivo Managing Partner, Leon Stephan, explains why all family businesses need good governance to thrive. It is common knowledge family business is the engine room of Australia, representing approximately 70% of all Australian businesses and employing approximately 50% of the workforce. One of the strengths of many small/family businesses is being nimble/agile and able to…

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Tips for Bringing New Investors Into the Family

What to Consider When Assessing What a Family Business Will Need to Grow and Succeed   Changes in business dynamics are occurring rapidly, with businesses recognising and feeling the need to move fast to invest in technology or enter new regions and service lines. Family businesses are increasingly attracting investors’ interest because they make up…

Growing Your Business With Grants

Advivo Business Advisors and Accountants share insights on how grants can help your business, as well as how to find and apply for them.   As a small business owner or start-up, it can be difficult at times to fund your operations. There are a number of different ways to achieve this – through equity…