How Does Exit Planning Work for Small Business Owners?

By |2026-01-14T09:40:58+11:0014/01/2026|Categories: Blog, Exit plan, Exit Planning, Growth tools|Tags: , , , , , , |

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

The Emotional Weight of Selling Your Business: Why Letting Go Takes Time

By |2025-12-22T23:19:01+11:0019/11/2025|Categories: Blog, Exit plan, Exit Planning, Growth tools|Tags: , , , |

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

Divorce and my business :Protecting Your Small Business During Divorce

By |2025-09-26T17:03:05+10:0025/05/2025|Categories: Blog, Dispute management, Estate Planning, Exit Planning|Tags: , , |

Divorce and my business are the number one questions that we often get asked. What happens, and how can we manage the damage when going through a divorce? We are here to help, as divorce can be hard, emotional and full of financial traps. When your ex-partner is also tied into your small business, the financial and emotional toll can be overwhelming. At Gartly Advisory, we understand that the end of a relationship isn’t just personal—it’s business. And it's where you may have questions on how divorce and my business will end up. Whether your partner was a co-owner, silent [...] READ MORE

Why You Need to Pay Yourself a Wage as a Business Owner

By |2025-11-20T10:42:07+11:0008/05/2025|Categories: Blog, small business, Super, Taxation|Tags: , , |

For small business owners, wages and an understanding of how to pay themselves help both their personal finances and stability, as well as the long-term health of the business. Determining an appropriate wage involves balancing profitability, cash flow, and tax efficiency while ensuring the owner is fairly compensated for their time and effort. Many small business owners struggle with whether to take a salary, drawings, or dividends, each with different tax and business sustainability implications. A well-structured owner’s wage strategy can also improve superannuation contributions and support future wealth planning. As a new business owner, you’re already accustomed to [...] READ MORE

Why success will outdo failure every time

By |2022-01-18T01:39:27+11:0017/01/2022|Categories: Blog, Business growth|Tags: , , |

Are you taking a giant step to make a difference or falling into a black hole? The fear of failure has killed more dreams than all other fears combined. The fear of failure is insidious because it's mainly in your imagination. It can also prevent you from trying new ideas, growing and trying something new. Fear guarantees failure. Interestingly, young children have no concept of failure. They couldn't care less if they failed to do something. They just try again. There are no negative thoughts or emotions involved. They just keep on going. Having hesitations is essential, which leads to [...] READ MORE

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