Process of administration

What is administration A company will enter into administration when the directors of the company reasonably believe that the company is insolvent or will become insolvent. If this occurs, an administrator (who is a person external to the company) will be appointed to manage the company. A voluntary administrator can either be appointed by directors […]

Launch of our video platform

We have recently been working through a range of education and information videos to support our partners or to give you some understanding of the issues that arise in the management of taxation or restructure issues. Understanding that some of the issues that arise are complicated and need further explanation, each video tries to cover […]

Making sure you get paid

For your business to survive, you need to have cash flow. This means that it is essential that you get paid by your clients for the work that you do. There are strategies you can use to give you the best chance of making sure you get paid. Written contract setting out terms Having a […]

Debtors and collections

How do you control your debtors? A debtor is a party (either an individual or a company) who owes money to another party. Controlling your debtors will help your business get paid faster and avoid debt, which will also help you maintain a good cash flow. There are different methods you can utilise to ensure […]

What is the PPSR?

The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a national online register that can protect consumers when buying personal property by providing them with information. Personal property can include all forms of property other than real estate. This information can include whether the property you are buying has a security interest attached to it. If you […]

Understanding the PPSR

Setting up your registrations On the Personal Property and Securities Register (‘PPSR’), you can place a notice that shows that you have enforcement rights over personal property. You should have a security agreement in writing before you register a security interest on the PPSR. Before you register your security interest you will need to know […]

Preparing for liquidation

Liquidation Liquidation is the process of winding up a company and bringing the business to an end. Liquidation typically occurs when a company is insolvent. When a company is placed into liquidation, a liquidator is appointed. The liquidator’s role is to protect the assets of the company, realise the assets of the company, investigate the […]

Cash-Flow Management and the Health of a Business

Here at C&D we deal with businesses of all shapes and sizes. Many of the issues these businesses face can come down to one crucial facet within their operation: cash flow management. If you are a start-up, we understand the excitement involved with getting your business up and running and growing your sales. You are […]

C&D Pub Consulting

Are you a hotel operator looking for a different view of what your options are and how you can improve your business. Our team has run over 90 licensed venues over their career focusing on high level turnaround and either packaging for sale or bringing in long term management. Where you partner with us our […]

Best decision of my life

We received a letter recently from a client we assisted move into bankruptcy, as background he had been unsuccessfully running a franchised business for five year, paying $2,500 a month in franchise fees to be a handyman, he had not made any money for three years and not drawn a salary since 2016. “Hi Craig, […]