Small Business Survival Fund Business

HELPING BUSINESS SURVIVE

Coupled with the Home Improvement Scheme and other Territory Government aid packages, it has kept small business afloat during the coronavirus lockdown. Alice Springs-based Larapinta Trail Trek Support, which provides support services to self-guided independent hikers on one of Australia’s best Outback walks, accessed the Small Business...

Liandra Swim Business

LIANDRA’S IN THE SWIM

“It was exciting but surreal. I’ve only been in business since January 2018,” she says. “To be included among the 20 Pacific designers was a real honour.” Liandra, 29, is a Yolngu woman who was born in Gove, and her family is from Milingimbi. The qualified teacher established Liandra Swim while on maternity leave with her second child,...

The Adding Value CFO Business

ALL ABOUT ADDING VALUE

Michele Bain, founder of The Adding Value CFO, says: “I do things differently. “Whether it’s face-to-face or virtual, I have regular catch-ups with my clients to discuss strategies, giving them insights to their business, helping them meet their goals and grow. It’s what has got us all through Covid-19 to date.” While Michele has...

Biznorth Business

BETTER YOUR BUSINESS

Annette and Doug Gillanders, who set up the company in 2001, are professional trainers, business coaches and personal development experts. Biznorth and Annette have won multiple awards over the years – but helping and growing others successfully are what they do best. Annette has coached many winners and finalists over the years and has offered...

Sarah Lyn Business

LEADING FASHIONISTA SURVIVES AND THRIVES

After working at Sarah Lyn for a few weeks to evaluate the business for her accountant, Kevin Blacker, he suggested she should buy it. The business expanded twice at Casuarina Square but eventually outgrew the area and moved to Jape Homemaker Village. Sarah Lyn Lingerie and Fashion Boutique later settled across the road in Jimmy Lay’s Millner...

NT Made Feature Business

BOUNTIFUL BUSINESS

A place where anything is possible. The NT is an ethnic melting pot that brings out the best in everyone. No one asks where you’re from; they ask what you do. Rolling up your sleeves and giving things a go is applauded and rewarded. The NT is where ambition, hard work and drive go hand-in-hand with a vibrant tropical lifestyle. It’s where...

City of Darwin Business

RECORD BUDGET

Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis says: “This is the first time ever City of Darwin has not increased rates – and following Covid-19 this is exactly the right time for them not to be increased.” Other highlights of the 2020-21 budget are $25 million towards the redevelopment of Casuarina swimming pool, $3.8 million for tree planting and...

City of Darwin Infrastructure

COUNCIL EXCELS DURING CRISIS

It is widely recognised that the council succeeded beyond most people’s imagining. The response to Covid-19 had several stages, including: • Keeping things going – staff getting on with their jobs as effectively as possible; • Doing things differently – delivering services in different ways; • Supporting our city – special...

Northern Accountants Business

TRUSTED PROFESSIONALS

“Business owners are good at what they do – that’s why they established their business,” he says. “But maintaining the necessary records required by the government, taxation, and even banks is no simple affair. It’s complex, time-consuming and often confusing.” He says a “trusted, professional accounting firm” will look after...

Clarity NT Business

COMMUNITY THE CLEAR WINNERS

After visiting her brother for two weeks over Christmas, she returned to a job on the Gold Coast and promptly asked for three months leave – and never returned. “I loved the people, the sense of community, the vibrant Outback landscape and the uniqueness of Alice Springs,” she says. Claire worked with Deloitte for 18 months before moving...

Verve Group Business

PERSONALISED SERVICE

Verve Group’s expertise is unique — providing accounting, taxation and financial planning advice all under one roof. “Covid-19 has created massive uncertainty and confusion for business and individuals,” says Tanya Kirker, Verve Group Director. “Our strong communication and personal assistance for clients has been key.” Despite not...

Tax Time Feature Business

TAX TIME 2020 – KNOWING WHAT’S CHANGED

With many people either out of work, facing job instability or working from home, and businesses tackling uncertainty, the only inevitability is that completing your tax return will be different this year. We’re all wanting help and answers. Accountants and tax professionals will provide insights and critical viewpoints, so you receive the...