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Scott O’Neill,  BBus CPA CTA– Director

Scott has been in public practice on the Gold Coast for more than 20 years. This has equipped Scott with a broad knowledge base and the ability to work through various issues whether they are complex Capital Gains Tax issues, GST or Income Tax. Scott has a strong technical background and specialises in taxation, business accounting services and superannuation (Self-Managed Superannuation Funds).

James Sullivan,  BCom CPA – Director
Prior to joining the firm in 1996, James worked with a CA firm in Brisbane for 5 years and spent two years as a financial controller at a quarrying and earthmoving company.  He specialises in Taxation (Income Tax, CGT and GST) with a focus on construction, property development and civil contracting.

Michael Lucas, BBus CPA – Consultant
Michael joined Sullivan Rees in 1983, after two years of experience in Audit in Sydney. He became a Director in 1996, and currently specialises in Superannuation and Taxation – Income Tax, CGT and GST.

Joanne Baker – Office Manager/Corporate Secretarial
Joanne has been with the firm for many years and is responsible for running the office, attending to corporate secretarial activities and enjoys managing client accounts.

Louise Turner, BBus CPA – Senior Accountant
Louise joined Sullivan Rees in 2010 and enjoys assisting clients with their day-to-day accounting, preparing financial statements, income tax returns and activity statements. Louise specialises in business accounting services and taxation services.

Kristy Sankey – Senior Accountant
Kristy has more than twenty years of experience in accounting and finance and enjoys assisting clients with their day-to-day accounting, preparing financial statements, income tax returns and activity statements. Kristy specialises in business accounting services, primary production and taxation services.

Katrina Belcher – SMSF Administrator
Katrina has over 20 years of experience in accounts and manages the administration and processing of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds.

Beccy Butler, BBus CA – Senior Accountant
Becci has worked in various areas of public practice for the last 15 years and particularly enjoys providing business services and assisting people with better taxation outcomes.

Maddy Savage – Reception/Administration
Maddy enjoys assisting clients on a day-to-day basis to find the best outcomes and to coordinate their accounting and taxation needs.

Grace Taylor – Reception/Administration
Grace enjoys assisting clients in coordinating their accounting needs and assisting clients on a day-to-day basis to find the best outcomes.

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Strategic Planning for Business Resilience: The Importance of Disaster Management, Crisis, and Continuity Plans

Posted on April 29, 2024 by admin

Strategic planning for businesses ensures resilience and continuity in adversity.

While businesses often focus on growth and expansion, preparing for potential disruptions and emergencies that could threaten operations is equally essential.

This is where disaster management, crisis, and continuity plans come into play. 

Disasters can strike without warning, ranging from natural calamities like floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes to human-made incidents such as cyberattacks, data breaches, or supply chain disruptions.

Disaster management plans outline strategies and protocols for responding to and recovering from such events swiftly and effectively. These plans typically include measures for ensuring employee safety, protecting critical assets and infrastructure, and minimising downtime.

By having a comprehensive disaster management plan, businesses can mitigate the impact of disasters and expedite the recovery process.

While disasters are often external events beyond a business’s control, crises can arise from internal factors such as leadership failures, product recalls, or reputational issues.

Crisis management plans are designed to address these unexpected challenges and mitigate their impact on the organisation’s reputation, brand equity, and bottom line. These plans outline communication strategies, escalation procedures, and decision-making frameworks for managing crises promptly and transparently. By proactively addressing crises and demonstrating resilience, businesses can preserve stakeholder trust and emerge stronger from adversity.

Business continuity plans focus on maintaining essential functions and operations during and after disruptive events to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.

These plans identify critical processes, resources, dependencies, and alternative strategies for sustaining operations during a crisis or disaster.

Business continuity plans encompass remote work arrangements, data backup and recovery procedures, and alternative supply chain routes.

By prioritising continuity and preparedness, businesses can reduce downtime, protect revenue streams, and uphold their commitments to customers and stakeholders.

Benefits of Comprehensive Planning

Disaster management, crisis, and continuity plans are integral components of strategic planning for businesses seeking to enhance resilience and ensure continuity in the face of adversity.

By investing in comprehensive planning, businesses can mitigate risks, maintain essential operations, and safeguard their reputation and bottom line.

In today’s volatile and uncertain business environment, proactive preparedness is not just a best practice but a strategic imperative for long-term success and sustainability. Need assistance with strategic planning as we approach the end of the financial year? Speak to one of our trusted business advisors.

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