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FEATURE ARTICLE: The Health and Fitness Industry

FEATURE ARTICLE: The Health and Fitness Industry

Fitness Group

Are you in the Business of providing Health and Fitness services that play an important part in our community! Most importantly, helping to keep us active, fit and well.

And are you a small Business owner that makes up this diverse and broad Industry offering a range of products, services and activities. An Industry of;

Gyms, Yoga, and Pilates classes, just some of the popular activities tailored to improve our function, strength and well-being.

Not to forget Boot Camps, Strength programs and Wall-Climbing for the more flexible and adventurous.

Add Spa’s, Relaxation Clinics, Dietary Counsellors and Physios to this range,

Along with providers of ‘niche’ market sportswear, clothing, footwear, accessories and specialist foods. Products and services delivered by Franchises, professional and 24-hour models to complete what makes up the Health and Fitness Industry.

If you have answered yes, I’m part of this industry, you already know the benefits of having a healthy body and mind and what it takes to achieve that. Regular routines, discipline, commitment and activities to build and maintain a stable level of fitness. That’s your daily regime! It takes time, skill and stamina!

And you need those attributes to deal with the behind-the-scenes demands. Running a Business comes with its own challenges and complexities, including, keeping up to date with Industry changes, trends while meeting your customers' needs and wants!

Staffing, Business Planning, Industrial Relations, Debtors, Creditors, Taxation, responsibilities and obligations, you are on a treadmill and thinking about it is enough to make you perspire! Don't forget compliance!

At the heart of your enterprise how comprehensive is your Business Plan. Is it a roadmap that directs you by clearly articulating your company goals, strategies and financial projections. Importantly, how to achieve your desired outcomes. Or are you left muddling thru the maze, lost in the business wilderness.

And how do you stand out from your competitors! Do you have a sound Marketing Strategy. A Plan designed to sell your brand, reach and engage your target audience, prospective buyers, by understanding their needs and wants. What is your USP?

Along with advertising initiatives, essential for any Business. Actively engaging social media platforms and other publicity mediums to promote and showcase your goods, services and wares!

Exhaustive isn’t it! There are so many facets and dimensions in operating a Business.

And when it comes to the Accounting circuit there are many stations. This is where the numbers and figures endurance test take staying power and the necessary skills to meet targets and goals. Business acumen is another skillset.

At Blackburn Accounting we are experienced, and ready to go the distance!

Just as your Lycra gear stretches and expands to fit our services are designed to suit any Business needs.

Our Team can provide the answers you need to run a successful Business that’s running at peak performance.

Call us if you want to:

Increase Business efficiency

Stay in compliance with tax laws

Boost your revenue and profits

have personalized service

Contact us today, book a ‘get your Business fit and healthy session’. Let us take care of the paperwork while you take care of your customers' activities.

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Silly Season Scammer Alert!

Silly Season Scammer Alert!

Scammer

‘Tis’ the Season to be jolly!’

And the chorus erupts, ‘fa, la, la ,la, la, la, la, la, la

And as we scamper to buy those last-minute presents, sort the lunch menu, check the table settings and ask who’s bringing the trifle,

behind the scenes are the less pleasant aspects of the ‘silly season’

Lurking are the scammers out shopping for their next victims! In our fast paced, digital world, fraudsters, hackers, and cybercriminals are active, ready to pounce on the unsuspecting.

Once again, we are being reminded to be alert to false communications. In private or work life, shopping, banking, Business activities, bookings, travel, nothing and no-one is out of scope for scammers!

The message is be wary!

Businesses are a target and need to protect their operations. Reports indicate there is a rise in remote access scam attempts where cybercriminals impersonate bank staff to gain access to systems. Scammers often claim to be from a bank's fraud unit, referring to an account compromise or similar, suggesting a need for urgency. You are prompted to provide important banking information. Respond and you’re scammed!

Others scams include:

‘Fake’ Online shopping sites - very popular during this festive season.

Bulk email extortion – click, your parcel is ready to collect.

Gregg Mountford

"Tim has been our accountant for over 10 years and throughout that whole time, he has been very professional, trustworthy, efficient and a pleasure to work with. He has the capacity to understand complex issues and his knowledge is always up to date, providing a quality service."

Gregg Mountford Managing Director – Negotiator WA Pty Ltd

"Tim has been our accountant for the last eight years. He has an exceptional understanding of the for ever changing tax landscape which benefits all of his clients. As Tim has moved through his career we have followed, I think that’s testament to his ability!"

Leon Sainken Managing Director – LSA Advertising

"We have known Tim Blackburn since June 2007. He has been our accountant with the Glenrange Global Pty Ltd and Glenrange Enterprises refrigeration electrical engineering business and our food export business Auspies Pty Ltd to Russia."
Peter Shewring
Managing Director – Glenrange Global Pty Ltd

"During this time Tim has shown a professional aptitude to all matters of taxation and general advice for and to business, including the exporting business where there has been a high degree of complexity regarding accountancy, business strategies and taxation requirements.
From the exporting company inception, Tim travelled to Russia to facilitate Aussie Pie Pty Ltd for the compliance to both countries taxation regulations requirements.
Tim has the ability to place the customer and/or the company first, a rare commodity in today’s world."
Peter Shewring