8 Real-Life Lessons Every Business Owner Learns (Sometimes the Hard Way)

8 Real-Life Lessons Every Business Owner Learns (Sometimes the Hard Way)

Hayley Baxter
Published on: 18/08/2025

Running a business isn’t just about selling your product or service. It’s about learning, growing, and staying steady even when things feel a bit wobbly.

Business
Budgeting vs Forecasting: What’s the Difference, and Why Do You Need Both?

Budgeting vs Forecasting: What’s the Difference, and Why Do You Need Both?

Hayley Baxter
Published on: 11/08/2025

Ever wondered whether you should be budgeting… forecasting… or doing both? Let’s clear it up. Both budgeting and forecasting help you feel more in control of your finances — but they’re not the same.

Accounting
7 Surprising Ways Your Accountant Can Support Your Business

7 Surprising Ways Your Accountant Can Support Your Business

Hayley Baxter
Published on: 04/08/2025

(Spoiler: It’s way more than tax returns) When you think "accountant", what comes to mind? Probably: end-of-year panic. A tax bill you weren’t quite ready for. Maybe a spreadsheet or two. But if that’s all you’re getting from your accountant… you’re missing out on the good stuff.

Accounting
5 Personal Finance Habits  

5 Personal Finance Habits  

Hayley Baxter
Published on: 28/07/2025

At Corbar, we’re big believers in keeping your personal and business finances separate — but when it comes to smart habits? There’s some real crossover.

Finance