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...

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...

Department of Trade Business and Innovation Business

PICK OF THE CROP

Seven properties are now taking part in a cotton-growing trial. NT Department of Primary Industry and Resources restarted cotton research at the Katherine Research Station in 2018 to increase understanding of yield, fibre quality, and disease and pest resistance, to support industry viability assessments. The research, combined with Territory...

Home Improvement Scheme Business

HUMAN TOUCH REAPS REWARDS

The scheme was so popular that the Northern Territory Government extended funding for the Home Improvement Scheme from $30 million to $100 million to ensure as many Territorians as possible could benefit from the program. The Department of Trade, Business and Innovation are now flat out processing and auditing the applications. The scheme is...