Starting a Business

New Business owners in a meeting with accountants about starting a business

All the support you need to get your business off the ground

Starting a business is a hugely rewarding experience. You can be your own boss, pursue your passion and grow it into something you can truly be proud of.

If you’re reading this page, we’ll assume you’re already committed to the idea and are looking for guidance on how to get a business off the ground. Firstly, congratulations! Secondly, you’re in the right place.

Starting a business is the beginning of an exciting and challenging time in your life. Suddenly you’ll find yourself immersed in a whole new world of insurance, accounting, marketing and taxation. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

Marsh & Partners is here to make your life easier. We’ll do everything we can to support your business and goals because we’re as keen as you are about having a vision and making it happen.

How we set you up for success

Sole trader, partnership, company or trust? Each has pros and cons when it comes to tax, liability, succession, ownership and disposal of the business. We help you choose and establish the best structure for your individual needs.

We take care of all your legally required registrations such as registering a business name and applying for an Australian Business Number and Tax File Number. You may also need to register for GST and PAYG withholding, workers compensation and more and we’ll let you know if these apply to you.

We know the ins and outs of Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and more. We can help you choose a package, set it up properly and get the most out of its features. Our bookkeepers also provide systems training and ongoing support. From a one-off session to an on-call basis, we’re available to answer your questions and make sure your systems are accurate.

We can prepare simple to complex business budgets and cash flow forecasts that help you plan and manage your business. You may need these if you’re applying for finance, or you may just need them to stay on top of your finances. When you’re in control of the money side of things, you’ll have the confidence to develop and grow your business.

We can take the headache out of lodging your monthly or quarterly BAS obligations. Our bookkeepers will make sure they’re on time and accurate, so you’ll never have to worry about getting behind.

There are few things more stressful than a cash flow crisis. We can conduct a thorough analysis of your cash management processes then treat the contributing factors. As your accountability partners, we’ll make sure you stay on track in future.

Our accountants run tax planning sessions with clients each year to maximise the flexibility their business structures afford and minimise their tax position. You’ll have plenty of time to organise your cash flow around any tax liabilities and be certain you’re not paying any more tax than you need to.

Regardless of where you’re at in your business’ lifecycle, working with an experienced business coach will provide the support and sounding board you need to keep growing and working towards your goals.

Not sure where to start? Talk to us.

Book in your free one-hour consultation with us to get started.

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What our clients have to say….

We work with motivated clients to improve their businesses and grow their wealth

Marsh & Partners have redefined what we expect from an accounting firm. We’re an SME business with a few companies and trusts. Although we liked our previous accountants, they simply did not have a refined process to help us grow our business and optimise our lifestyle. On top of the regular tax and compliance work, we have quarterly meetings. It’s as though they are ex-officio directors. That’s made a huge difference to us.

Jamie Hayes , Healthy Inspirations Franchising

From the moment we started working with Bronwyn Condon at Marsh and Partners, it just felt right—like coming home. Bronwyn is incredibly quick, attentive to details, and takes a personal approach to every aspect of our collaboration. Her fast responses and insightful advice make her an invaluable partner. What sets her apart is her ability to provide not just recommendations, but real solutions—working alongside us to find the best way forward. With Bronwyn and Marsh and Partners, we always feel like our back is covered, and that’s exactly what you want in a consultant.

Elena Gosse, Director, AIS Water

I was introduced to Marsh & Partners at a time when I was looking for an accountant to do more than just tax returns.
Marsh & Partners are professional people with a personal approach who work with you to improve your knowledge and understanding of your business. Their team of people communicate with you and personally involve themselves in your business to understand your requirements. I can recommend Marsh & Partners to anybody who wants to take their business to the next level.

John Connors , Eagle Point Investments

Marsh & Partners are more than an accounting firm, they truly understand small business – what levers you need to pull and the right time to pull them. Most importantly, they understand the emotion and the roller coaster that business owners ride on a daily basis. Their guidance is underpinned by the key metrics, but melded together through general business advisory. Business is more than just numbers and Marsh & Partners understand that.

Ben Watts, CEO, Watts Next

We have been a client of Marsh & Partners for almost 10 years now. The team has evolved with our needs and provide the most current advice available. Marsh & Partners make it their mission to be ahead of an ever changing industry. We would highly recommend Marsh & Partners to any business.

Lisa Saunders , The Fitout Studio

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