Archive for May, 2011

2011 Wyndham Business Awards Entries Open

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Negotiis are once again delighted to be Official Sponsors of the Wyndham Business Awards for 2011.

Entries have just opened for businesses operating throughout Wyndham.  There are numerous categories of which businesses can apply.  From Agriculture to Tourism, Manufacturing to Retail, businesses big, small, home based and multinational are being encouraged to enter the 2011 Wyndham Business Awards.

The Awards, which are free to enter, are open to all Wyndham based businesses and Categories include Retail, Tourism, Manufacture, Franchise, Service and Arts and Entertainment.

In their 17th year, The Awards are an annual real highlight on the Wyndham Business Calendar.  They provide an opportunity for the business community to connect, develop new, lasting and rewarding relationships.

Past winners of our awards have gone on to win prestigious awards such as Premiers Export Award, Victorian Business of the Year, Australian Manufacturer of the Year and the Hong Kong Bank Export Awards along with numerous industry accolades.

Interested in entering?  An Expressions of Interest form along with further information can be found on the Wyndham Council website.

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Tax Planning – be proactive!

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

The end of the financial year is fast approaching.  Now is the time to consider the performance of your business over the year and in particular look for strategies that may be beneficial in reducing your tax burden.

Tax Planning is an essential discipline for investment and business entities.  There exists only a narrow window in which strategies can be developed and actioned based on the review of your current position.  This window closes with the financial year on 30th June.

Our team of Accountants are proactively working with our clients to forecast their end of year financial position and assess what opportunities exist to develop strategies inline with our clients goals.

Don’t miss this important time of the year.  Be proactive and seek out strategies that will add value to your position.

Contact our team at Negotiis today for a no-obligation consultation to discuss your financial circumstances.  Remember the window closes 30 June!

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Negotiis Presents FREE Special Event for Small Business

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Negotiis is delighted to be the presenters at an upcoming seminar hosted by Wyndham City Council.

This FREE event is entitled “Financial Management for Small Business” and will cover topics including:

  • Basic Financial Analysis (e.g. Pricing strategy & understanding cost vs pricing)
  • Budgeting, forecasts & projections
  • Management Reporting (e.g. understanding a Profit & Loss and/or Balance Sheet)
  • Basic Ratio Analysis (e.g. Payments Terms and working out Receivable Days)
  • Industry Benchmarking
  • Understanding Business Cash Flow

This event is open to anyone who is interested in gaining knowledge and learning tips to aid in the management and operation of any business.

Booking Details:

For more information or to register please contact Business Development Officer, Catherine Johnston at business@wyndham.vic.gov.au or on 0459 069 162. Places are limited.

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