Accru Harris Orchard

30/08/2026

Do you know if your business made a profit last month?

According to research cited by ABC News, more than one-third of Australian small-business owners may not know the answer.

Revenue might tell you how much money is coming into the business, but it doesn’t tell you the whole story. Understanding profitability means knowing how rising costs, margins, cash flow and financial commitments are affecting what the business actually retains.

Having access to those numbers is only the beginning. Business owners also need to understand what they mean and how they should influence decisions about hiring, investing, pricing and growth.

Regular financial reporting and conversations with your adviser can provide the clarity you need to make informed decisions and address potential problems before they become more difficult to manage.

Read the ABC News article:

Small businesses call for support to develop financial literacy skills as new research reveals a sobering reality.

28/08/2026

Congratulations to our newest Assistant Managers!

We’re pleased to recognise the promotions of Damian McLeod, Ben Williams, Bradley C***s, Kandie Schulz, Rivindu Witharana and Courtney Reynolds, to Assistant Manager.

Each has made a valuable contribution to Accru Harris Orchard, and these promotions recognise their hard work, growing experience and commitment to our clients and team.

27/08/2026

Congratulations to Rob Parker on 10 years with Accru Harris Orchard!

Rob joined us straight out of university and, over the past decade, has built his career with the firm, progressing to his current role as Business Services Manager.

We recently marked the milestone at our team morning tea, where Rob is pictured with Director Chris Marshall. Congratulations Rob and here's to the next 10 years!

26/08/2026

Salary packaging can be a valuable benefit for employees of...

24/08/2026

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released some interesting numbers recently. 460,461 businesses entered the Australian economy last financial year while 375,331 exited. Rather encouragingly, this translated to a net gain of over 85,000 businesses - the highest annual growth the Australian economy has seen in three years.

What does this tell us? Starting a business is one thing, but building a business that can grow, employ people, and remain financially stable is quite another.

We’re proud to partner with clients through every stage of their business journey, helping them navigate challenges, identify opportunities, and make decisions that keep their businesses moving forward.

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/business-indicators/counts-australian-businesses-including-entries-and-exits/latest-release

17/08/2026

For many Australian businesses, the cost of doing business continues to climb. In this article, café owner Gerardo Barrios says wages have increased from around one-third of his total costs to more than 45%. It also references the AMP Bank GO Small Business Cost Pressure Index which estimates that small business costs have risen by almost 25% since the pandemic.

A business can be busier than ever but become less profitable if costs rise faster than revenue. Regularly reviewing your numbers can help you understand:

• Which products or services deliver the strongest margins
• Whether pricing still reflects your true costs
• How labour, supplier and other expenses are affecting profitability
• Whether increased sales are translating into increased profit

If revenue is growing but profit is not keeping pace, contact us about reviewing your margins, pricing and cost base.

Cafe owner Gerardo Barrios has been in business for 30 years, but the veteran says cost pressures on small businesses have never been greater.

14/08/2026

We recently enjoyed hosting the Accru Executive in Adelaide, with members travelling from across Australia for a rare face-to-face meeting.

It was a valuable opportunity to spend time together, share ideas and talk all things Accru Australia.

Not everyone made it into the photo, but pictured from left are:
Melissa McCrystal - Accru Brisbane
Courtney Telega - Accru Hobart
Martin Rush - Accru Perth
Daniel Arnephy - Accru Melbourne
Sarah Burne - Accru Hobart
Thomas Heenan - Accru Felsers (great photo, Thomas!)

10/08/2026

Many business owners spend so much time running the business that reviewing the numbers becomes something they'll "get to later."

The challenge is that small issues rarely stay small.

Regular financial reviews can help identify:
• Cash flow trends before they become problems
• Rising costs that are affecting profitability
• Opportunities to improve efficiency
• Areas where better planning could reduce financial stress

Good financial reporting isn't just about meeting compliance obligations. It's about giving you the information you need to make confident business decisions.

03/08/2026

Most business owners keep a close eye on rising costs like wages, utilities and supplier prices. But one of the biggest drains on profitability often goes unnoticed: inefficient business processes.

Recent research has highlighted what some are calling the "coordination tax", the hidden cost of duplicated tasks, unnecessary approvals, manual processes and poor communication. While these inefficiencies may seem small on their own, they can add up over time, costing businesses valuable time, productivity and ultimately, profit.

A few questions worth asking include:

> Are your financial reports giving you the information you need to make timely decisions?
> Are staff spending too much time on manual or repetitive tasks?
> Are there bottlenecks slowing down approvals or everyday operations?
> Are your business systems working together efficiently?

Reviewing your processes isn't just about saving time, it's about creating a stronger, more resilient business. Streamlined systems can improve cash flow, support better decision-making and free your team to focus on higher-value work.

At Accru Harris Orchard, we believe good financial advice goes beyond the numbers. By understanding how your business operates, we can help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and support sustainable growth.

29/07/2026

Even months after the Federal Budget, many business owners are still working through what the proposed changes could mean in practice. This article from Fiona Ettles from Accru Hobart highlights several issues worth discussing with your accountant.

Usually by July, the Federal Budget would be a thing...