NSW announces online witnessing measure

Online witnessing of legal forms passed in Parliament

The signing of legal documents such as wills, statutory declarations, and affidavits can be done more efficiently with online witnessing of the task.

The legislation that allowed the remote witnessing scheme as a temporary response to COVID-19, is now a permanent feature in NSW.

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Reviewing business performance

Why just reviewing top-line financial half-yearly performance is no longer enough

In our new business world, annual reporting is becoming redundant because, by the time annual results are consolidated and produced, the data is already obsolete and the market has moved on.

In the changing commercial landscape, delaying indepth business reviews until the end of […]

Remote work — the Impact and what Leaders can do

The Great Attrition

There’s a lot of talk about the impact of ‘remote work’.

Recent studies (cited by McKinsey) claim that workers are leaving jobs at much higher rates than normal. Some say that one-quarter of US workers are preparing to look for new employment opportunities. The number may be greater (up to 40%) in […]

Starting a small business

Why now is the best time to start a small business

Bricks or clicks? 3 considerations for making the leap

There’s no question about the critical role small business plays in our economy. Visit the Australian Bureau of Statistics website and you’ll see that 98% of Australian business is made up of small and medium-sized […]

7 Ways to Manage through Uncertainty

Managers usually try to keep teams focused on long-term goals and strategies.

But these are uncertain times… and leaders are challenged to find new ways to help employees feel productive, safe, engaged and motivated.

Success will involve a blend of bold, decisive decision-making and “soft skills” which we’ll explore further here.

Managers Taking Care of […]

7 Ways Leaders Inspire Change (in Challenging Times)

Humans are adaptable. That’s how we’ve survived for a long time!

No surprises, then, that people have quickly responded to COVID-imposed changes, like complying with lockdowns, wearing masks or working from home. However, sustaining these changes for a long time is much more challenging.

The problem gets more complex because we don’t know how long we […]

How The Tough Get Going: The Evolving Role of Leadership

It’s a challenging time to be leading an organisation…

But some leaders have stepped up admirably and are running thriving enterprises.

There’s no formula, but let’s examine what’s driving the success of leaders now and in the coming years.

It’s lonely at the top

In ANY environment, being a business leader can be exhausting, lonely, […]

Get your business match fit as lockdowns lift

Each business is unique and faces its own set of challenges

Throughout the pandemic, here at Salisburys we have focussed on supporting our clients as they have navigated their way through the challenges and issues we have all had to face to varying degrees over the past 18 months.

Throughout these conversations, there were […]

Preparing for director IDs

Director identification numbers

If you want to become a director or are already one, you’ll need a director ID.

Apply for a director ID from 1 November: https://www.abrs.gov.au/director-identification-number

Director identification numbers (director ID) are a new requirement for all company directors, designed to help combat illegal activity by making it easier to trace directors’ […]

Getting the Most from Your Financial Statements

15 Best Practices when reviewing your financial statements

What Best Practices should you follow when conducting a Financial Review to ensure your decision-making is based on a thorough understanding of your business?

This article provides pointers to help you get the most out of your Financial Statements.

Traditional financial statements, like the Balance Sheet, Profit […]