Small Business CGT Concessions: A Clear Guide to Maximising Your Return
The decision to sell a significant asset, such as your business, is a major milestone, but it often comes with a daunting question: how much of your...
Business Advisory Services Melbourne: Your Partner for Sustainable Growth
Your business has hit a plateau. Growth has stalled, cash flow is a constant source of stress, and every major decision feels like a gamble. If your...
Div 293 Tax Explained: A Clear Guide for High-Income Earners
Receiving an unexpected notice from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) can be unsettling, especially when it concerns your superannuation. If...
How Does Exit Planning Work for Small Business Owners?
Most small business owners don’t sit down one day and formally decide to start exit planning. It usually starts with a passing thought — maybe you’re feeling tired, maybe someone asks what the business is worth, or maybe you realise you don’t want to be doing this forever.If you run a small business, particularly in manufacturing or another hands-on industry, exit planning often feels like something for “later”. The problem is that it arrives later than expected. Unfortunately, poor health can deal a cruel blow to business aspirations. Before you know it, you want or need to retire, but it's [...] READ MORE
How to Choose the Best Small Business Accountant in Melbourne
As a Melbourne small business owner, searching for the right financial guidance can feel like a daunting task. You're faced with a sea of options,...
Divorce a new year a new direction
Divorce, Small Business Pressure, and Why January Pushes Relationships Off the Rails Early January is widely known as Divorce Day, the time of year when enquiries about separation and divorce surge. After the intensity of Christmas and New Year, many couples—particularly those running small businesses—find that the cracks in their relationship become impossible to ignore. For some, this is the moment where divorce becomes a serious consideration, not because the holidays caused the problems, but because they exposed them. Divorce Day and the January Breaking Point The festive season brings financial strain, long periods of time together, and heightened [...] READ MORE
What Can You Claim on Tax? A Comprehensive Australian Guide
The fear of missing out on a legitimate deduction is real, as is the risk of making a mistake that could attract unwanted ATO attention. Navigating...
What Is a Family Trust in Australia? A Plain English Guide
As your business thrives and your assets grow, you might find yourself facing a new set of challenges: how to protect your personal assets from...
Business Advisory Melbourne: A Strategic Guide for SME Growth
As a dedicated SME owner, does this sound familiar? Your initial growth has slowed, cash flow feels like a constant puzzle, and the weight of every...
Tax Return Deadline with a Tax Agent: Your 2025-26 Guide
Using a tax agent is the key to gaining valuable extra time, and complete peace of mind lies in understanding the special tax return deadline tax...
ATO Tax Return Audit Red Flags: A Small Business Guide to Staying Compliant
For many small business owners, the thought of a letter from the Australian Taxation Office can cause instant anxiety. You work hard to do the right...
Small Business Accounting: A Complete Guide for Australian Owners
As a Melbourne business owner, you launched your venture to bring a vision to life—not to spend late nights deciphering financial jargon and...
Chartered Accountant vs. Accountant: What’s the Real Difference for Your Business?
As your business grows, so does the complexity of your financial world. It’s a common concern for ambitious owners: is my current advisor equipped...
Keeping a Compliant ATO Logbook: Your Ultimate Guide for the 2025 year
Are you confident you're claiming every possible dollar for your work-related car use, or does the fear of a complicated ATO logbook and a potential...
Franchises for Sale on Seekbusiness.com.au in Melbourne – What’s on Offer December 2025
If you’re searching franchises for sale on www.seekbusiness.com.au in Melbourne, you’ll quickly discover there is a huge range of opportunities — from food and cafes to fitness and service-based franchises. But not all franchises are created equal, and the headline asking price rarely tells the full story. In our Blog - franchise news we focus on one of the most active and realistic buyer brackets in the Melbourne market: $400,000 to $750,000. This price range captures established, revenue-producing franchises — not start-ups — and is where many owner-operators and investors find the best balance of risk, return, and lifestyle. [...] READ MORE
Selling Strategies for Selling a Small Manufacturing Business
Navigating the Exit: A Strategic Guide to Succession Planning for Manufacturing Business Owners As the holiday season winds down in late December 2025 and you reflect on the year gone by, now is an ideal time to consider the future of your manufacturing business and begin planning your exit. Whether you are thinking about selling a manufacturing business in three years or simply want to understand your options, early succession planning is critical. Are you in your mid 50's running a manufacturing business and have no plans on how to retire in the future. Our blog is specific for [...] READ MORE
Tips to Look Out for When Buying a Franchise in Melbourne
Buying a franchise in Melbourne can be an attractive way to step into business ownership. With a large population, strong consumer demand, busy shopping centres, and thriving food and service industries, Melbourne is one of Australia’s most popular cities for franchise business opportunities. However, the Melbourne franchise market is also highly competitive, tightly regulated, and often more expensive than regional locations. Before committing your capital, it’s critical to understand exactly what you are buying and whether the franchise suits your personal circumstances, future needs and investment. Below are the key tips every prospective franchise buyer in should consider before [...] READ MORE
Ready to Retire from Your and sell Manufacturing Business?
Are you a manufacturing business owner in your mid-50s to 70s wondering what the next stage of life looks like? Maybe the idea of slowing down sounds appealing, but the thought of selling your manufacturing business feels overwhelming or even a little scary. You’re not alone—many owners in the manufacturing sector reach this point and aren’t sure where to begin. The good news? A strong manufacturing business exit strategy can help you confidently prepare your business, maximise its value, and step into retirement on your terms. Gartly advisory specialiser as manufacturing accountants and can assist you. Who Are You—And When [...] READ MORE
Buying a franchise – we are here to help you make the right decision
Buying a franchise can be one of the most exciting steps into business ownership — but also one of the riskiest if you don’t fully understand the numbers behind the brand. Take the time to understand what your signing up for . As a Chartered Accountant who specialises in helping clients who buy into franchises there are a few issues that you should explore before signing up. Let us help you in you when you are buying a franchise Gartly Advisory are accountants who know the franchise sector and can help you on your journey to buying a franchise. [...] READ MORE
Do you have personality to run a caravan park or motel – lessons from Basil
Running a caravan park or motel business in Australia should be a dream business to own. Enjoying sunshine, friendly travellers, outback sunsets, and a lifestyle many people envy. Is it for you, and do you have the personality to deal with customers, good and bad? Those who have ever owned or managed a small accommodation business know the reality can be a lot more Fawlty Towers than a four-star resort. Whether you're considering buying a caravan park, thinking about running a motel, or you're already juggling late check-ins and maintenance emergencies, here's how to build the right attributes—without turning into [...] READ MORE
Managing a Deceased Estate Tax Return and affairs
Lodging a final Deceased Estate Tax Return is one of the essential things to do when managing someone's final affairs. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is a deeply emotional and challenging time. Beyond grief and sorrow, there are often numerous administrative tasks to navigate. One of these tasks is managing the deceased person's tax return. It can seem daunting, especially if you're unfamiliar with the tax system. However, understanding the process can make it less overwhelming. We, as Accountants who specialise in this area, can help.In the Australian context, the taxation obligations of a deceased person don't [...] READ MORE
December 2025 Newsletter
Enjoy this month’s December Newsletter featuring articles on these topics: Planning a festive break at a holiday home owned by your SMSF? Who can make a claim against a deceased estate Avoiding an ATO audit Can the cost of clothing be tax deductible? The 50% CGT discount and complex eligibility rules Could you be missing out on thousands in lost super? Click here to download our December Newsletter Contact us on 03 9597 9966 if you have any questions relating to matters raised in any of our Client Newsletters.
The Emotional Weight of Selling Your Business: Why Letting Go Takes Time
The selling your business for many is an emotional time. As the business owner, the idea of selling your business isn’t just a strategic move — it’s a deeply emotional journey. A business sale is rarely just a commercial transaction. Your business is often a reflection of its owner. It’s the many years of sacrifice, late nights, financial risk, personal growth, and countless decisions that shaped who the owner is today. When the moment comes to sell your business, the process can feel overwhelming, confusing, and sometimes paralysing. Often the emotional barriers are often one of the biggest reasons [...] READ MORE
Find the Right Tax Accountant in Melbourne: Why Gartly Advisory is Trusted for Personal and Business Tax Returns
Chartered Accountants can make a difference when it comes to managing your finances, finding a good tax accountant in Melbourne At Gartly Advisory, we understand that every client’s tax situation is unique. Our experienced team of tax accountants in Melbourne provide tailored advice, ensuring that you not only meet your tax obligations but also maximise your financial potential. Whether you need a personal tax accountant in Melbourne or help with complex business tax returns, we’re here to make tax time stress-free and efficient. Why Choose Gartly Advisory as Your Melbourne Tax Accountant Hiring a Melbourne tax accountant isn’t just [...] READ MORE
Payday Super and small business superannuation
Payday Super Explained for Small Business Employers Payday Super is here and is enshrined in Legislation. For many small businesses, it will result in additional workload to meet ongoing obligations. For example, if you run a busy takeaway, you already know payroll can be one of the trickiest parts of the job as the business owner. But there’s a big change on the horizon that every small business needs to understand: Payday Super. Starting soon, on 1st July 2026, employers will need to pay superannuation at the same time as wages, not quarterly; it could be weekly if that [...] READ MORE
