removing complexity

Removing Complexity

At UHY Haines Norton Adelaide we speak your language, offering straight forward advice and quality solutions. Our services include:

  • Accounting & Tax
  • Audit & Assurance
  • Business Improvement
  • Valuations
  • Human Resources
  • And much more...

Find out more about our services and how we can help you.

The partners of UHY Haines Norton Adelaide are directors of Currie Financial Services Pty Ltd a wholly owned company of the partners that is licensed by ASIC under AFSL license number 443937. This license provides authority for advice to be provided to those qualified as sophisticated investors in the area of superannuation matters.

Our preferred Self Managed Superannuation Fund administrator is Horizon Management Pty Ltd where clients enjoy professional independent administration advice and compliance with no product advice offered, that is, a truly independent administration service.

Go to http://www.horizonmanagement.com.au/

Become investor ready

An investor wants to see that your business is a good investment – that it has a high chance of success and the potential returns are worth the risk. Before endeavouring to raise capital, it is important your business displays the attributes of being investor ready.

To become investor ready you need to:

  • Define your business goals
  • Write an effective business plan
  • Have access to the right people
  • Offer supporting documentation


We’ll help you prepare by looking at all aspects of the business, from the strategic to the operational and assist in developing the above to give you the best chance of winning investor approval.

Contact us for help on becoming investor ready, or click here to return to the business improvement services.

We understand your HR challenges

At UHY Haines Norton we know that it is people who make the difference in your business. We also know how difficult it is for business owners and organisations to keep abreast of changes in employment laws, to manage the recruitment process, develop induction processes and performance review systems. Employing staff brings legal and other responsibilities. Many SMEs and organisations are not well placed to ensure that they comply with these requirements.



UHY Haines Norton can help you. Our specialist HR division can help clients with a range of HR functions and will work with you to supply tailored, cost-effective solutions to your HR needs.

We can assist you in the following areas:

Employment Relations:

Advice on employment agreements and employment legislation

HR policies:

Developing a suite of policies and procedures

Recruitment and Selection:

Drafting position descriptions

Drafting and lodging advertisements

Shortlisting and interviewing

Reference checking

Remuneration:

Advice on setting remuneration, salary packaging and classification structures

Advice on short term incentive and bonus arrangements

Performance Management:

Assistance in identifying performance measurement criteria

Advice on processes, skills development and documentation

Training on conducting performance reviews

Guidance for managers in dealing with under-performance

Strategic HR:

Assistance in developing an HR business plan

Aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive business performance

Organisation Design:

Design models and approaches

Relating structural choices to business strategy

Change Management:

Advice on developing and implementing plans to achieve change in the workplace

Training managers to guide their team throughout the transition phase

Counselling, interview coaching and outplacement services

Please contact our HR Consulting Manager, Martin Turner for an initial and no obligation conversation about your people issues. We are confident we can help you in a proactive and cost effective way.

Get advice from the coaches

Sometimes it is difficult to know what you need to do and how to do it. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed with business decisions and the pressure question of “where to from here”, our coaching and management consultancy services can help you.



Business coaching is a tool you can use to make your business better and your life a little easier. As business coaches that is exactly what we do: we coach you through the dynamic world of business, whether it is to drive change, improve profit, start a new business, expand into new markets or simply get your business on the right track we are here to help. There’s no pressure and the decisions are ultimately yours. We give you the tools you need to be successful and follow up with you to make sure you are implementing them effectively.



The breadth of our Management Consultancy Services is significant, but some of our more frequent engagements include:

  • Business structuring/restructuring
  • Overall business performance
  • Profit improvement
  • Cash flow improvement
  • Business valuation

Our coaches are experienced professionals with national, international and commercial business experience and are long term Partners of UHY Haines Norton. Working with our coaches you enjoy:

  • Access to lots of resources
  • Proven set of systems and tools
  • A wealth of business experience
  • Strong analytical skills and business savvy
  • Practical advice from an experienced professional

For more information about our business coaching and management consultancy services contact us today. Alternatively click here to return to the business improvement services.

Looking at global expansion?

Setting up business in a new country is difficult; you are exposed to new rules and regulations, a new currency and different business systems. Our international network of resources provides the support network you need to make your international expansion successful.

We can help with local knowledge, contacts and affiliations you need to start your business, as well as provide ongoing support services to ensure success.

Whether you are looking to move your business into Australia or are an Australian company aspiring to expand internationally, UHY Haines Norton can help.

If you have, or are thinking about migrating to Australia or are an Australian business looking at expansion, contact our international advisors for a confidential discussion.

 About Cloud Computing

The cloud is a platform to make data and software accessible online anytime, anywhere, from any device. You can use cloud-based software from any device with an internet connection; your device just operates as a means of communication.

Cloud accounting means small business owners and their accountants stay connected to the data in real time facilitating instant insight into and overview of finances. It provides for a proactive approach to managing the financial performance of the business through improved collaboration, up to date metrics and integrated workflow processes.

The cloud can integrate with a whole ecosystem of add-ons. It’s scalable, cost-effective, easy-to-use and requires very little capital expenditure.

We have several clients who are using cloud accounting software making us a leading 'cloud accounting' practice in SA. Currently we are working with businesses that use the following providers: Xero, MYOB, Saasu and QuickBooks. We have the expertise, perspective and connections to provide the astute advice you will require should you decide that 'cloud accounting' is for you. 

While the cloud offers several advantages, we appreciate this solution may not be suitable for every business. Regardless of whether or not you use cloud, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you at every stage, navigating with genuine care throughout your journey. 


Eight ways cloud accounting benefits your business:
   

  • You have access to your financial information anytime, anywhere, anyplace

  • It provides financial information in real-time

  • It’s available on your PC, Mac, or other mobile devices

  • It automatically imports your bank statements daily so you can stay abreast of your cash flow

  • It has a full suite of accounting features such as invoicing, payables, expense claims, GST, tax returns, reporting and much more

  • You can invite a number of people such as your accountant to collaborate online

  • There is no need to upgrade software so compatibility issues never exist

  • You never have to worry of backing up your data

Enquiries:

Dario Nazzari, Managing Partner, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (08) 8110 0999

 

Management reporting systems

Measure your success

As a business owner you need a clear understanding of the operational and financial performance of your business. All markets are competitive and full of uncertainty. To equip yourself for success you need a clear understanding of your key performance indicators.



In our experience up to 50-70% of management reporting is futile. This is generally because the incorrect reports are being produced and/or management aren’t sure of what to do with the data.



Management reporting is more than just producing numbers; you need to know what information to generate and how to interpret that information. Through review of your strategic objectives we determine what your key performance indicators are and what you need to report on to be able to measure success.



Once we understand the ‘what’ we move on to the ‘how’. We help you design and implement a tailored reporting system which can be integrated into your existing system to automatically generate reports. 

But our service doesn’t stop there; we consult with you on an ongoing basis, monthly or quarterly, to discuss what the results really mean for your business and provide management consulting advice based on the data to assist you in building a stronger and more profitable business.

Contact our team for more details, or click here to return to the business improvement services.

Make plans for the future

Solid planning is the best way to prepare for the future. We have services in place to help you design strategies for successful succession and estate planning. 

Succession Planning

There comes a point in business where you have to “hang up your hat” and step away from the hustle and bustle of work life, business hours, endless phone calls and time away from home. Often you don’t know when this day will be, but it is certain that one day you will have to start to consider how your business will function without you.

To develop a successful succession plan we first need to understand your desired future. Do you want to continue owning the business but avoid the “nitty gritty” details involved in operational activities? Or do you want to step away completely through sale or hand over?

Once you decide your desired future, we help you consider your options, craft and put in place an effective succession or exit strategy for a smooth transition. 

Estate planning

Our main goal with estate planning is to protect your family’s wealth after you have gone. We work with experienced and reputable estate lawyers on your behalf to ensure detailed and accurate Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Power of Guardianship are put in place. This gives you the confidence in knowing your wealth is taken care of into the future. 

Often while preparing a Will, we will ask for a Testamentary Trust to be put in place. This is an effective tool in estate planning as it provides control over the distribution of assets to beneficiaries, as well as having tax advantages. Should a Testamentary Trust be recommended we will offer advice and guidance for both Discretionary and Protective Testamentary Trusts depending what is most suitable to your situation.

Talk to our advisors about your estate and succession planning needs.