Why is it that some businesses outperform others? It’s not because they’re in better markets, have more resources or they’re smarter than the rest. The answer, we believe, is they are prepared to think differently and make the ‘right’ choices more often with the best management information to hand. Continue reading
OBT’s Peace of Mind Guarantee to our clients
In consideration of the trust that you give to us, we feel that you deserve the finest possible service and the greatest loyalty as a consequence. Continue reading
Ready. Aim. Fire up your business with OBT in 2012
How is 2012 shaping up for you as a business owner? Is it running better or worse than last year? Which issues are turning a regular workday into a nightmare? And what are the best strategies to employ in your business this year?
If you are at a loss to answer any of these questions, consider using OBT for your business, accounting and tax affairs. Continue reading
For many, changing accountants can seem a potentially arduous process, complicated by difficulty and red tape
The reality is that a standard protocol exists within our profession to enable the switching process. The only thing the new accountant has to do is write to the incumbent accountant informing them of your decision to appoint new advisors. Continue reading
Plan your business with OBT to reap the rewards and gain a competitive edge in 2012
Working with an accountant who is also a specialist business advisor to provide specific management advice makes sense, yet few firms are qualified and confident enough to do so. OBT has been providing business advisory services for a number of years by helping business owners to focus on the following conditions: Continue reading
Did you hear the one about the worker who put a backhoe through a cable and lost his boss’s house?
It doesn’t bear thinking about the events that could grind your business to a halt: adverse weather, fire, burglary, flu pandemics, power failures, legal action… they’ve all hit our headlines in recent years. If your business is affected, it could damage your customer service continuity, your reputation and your profitability. Continue reading
OBT Christmas and New Year office hours
Please be advised that we will be trading through the Christmas and New Year as follows:
- Bribie Island – our office will close Friday 23 December 2011 at 3PM, and reopen 9 January 2012 at 8:30AM.
- Gatton – our office will close from Saturday 24 December 2011 (we are working on Friday 23rd) and reopen on 3 January 2012. It will be possible to leave a message on our office voicemail if you need to reach us.
We’d like to take the opportunity to wish our clients and professional associates all the very best during this period.
Tax Office intensifies attack on cash economy tax avoiders
Unless you’ve been holed up in the Bribie bunker, you would probably have heard about the ATO’s campaign to unearth the perpetrators of tax avoidance. Continue reading
Their moustaches will bowl you over!
BRIBIE WEEKLY 11 NOVEMBER 2011: SOUP STRAINERS: The facial fuzz is starting to appear as Movember gets into full swing with Bribie Island’s very own team of Mo Bros sporting their new growth.
OBT Financial Group Gatton awarded 2011 Medium Business of the Year
It’s official! OBT Financial Group in Gatton recently took out the top honour for 2011 Medium Business of the Year in the STAR Regional Business Apprenticeship And Training Awards.