Card Surcharge Removal: What Businesses Need to Know
From 1 October 2026, businesses will no longer be able to apply a surcharge to debit, prepaid and credit card payments on designated eftpos, Mastercard and Visa networks.
DIY Accounting vs Hiring an Accountant: Making the Right Choice for Your Business
DIY accounting might sound like a good economy, but investing in an accountant could be the best financial decision you make as a business owner.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #accounting
AML/CTF Rules for Accounting Clients
From 1 July 2026, thousands more businesses—including accounting and professional services firms—are now regulated under Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws.
Business Adviser: 5 Benefits of Working With One
Your accountant can do so much more than just the bookkeeping. We’ve outlined 5 key areas where we can offer deeper, business-critical advice and support.
#strategy #finance #businesstips
Taking steps to stay compliant with ATO rules
The ATO is cracking down on compliance. Here are five ways your small business can remain compliant and stay in the ATO’s good books.
#tax #ATO #businesstips
Make Your Business Attractive to Lenders – 3 Important Ways
Micro, small and medium businesses make up over 90% of all firms, globally, but still find it hard to access funding. We have 3 tips for improving your chances of getting a loan approved.
#funding #capital #businesstips
Moving from Quarterly Super to Payday Super – 2026 Guide
From 1 July 2026 Payday Super will be mandatory. Instead of quarterly super payments to employees’ funds, contributions will need to be paid at almost the same time as salary and wages. Read on for full details on what’s required and what is changing.
Setting goals for your business in the new financial year
If you are reflecting on where you are at and thinking about your business goals for the financial year ahead, we can help you establish measurable goals for your business.
#smallbusiness #financialnewyear #goalsetting
Scenario Planning for Business – Preparing for Every Outcome
As the owner of a fast-moving business, would a crystal ball be helpful? Scenario planning is a key way to understand the future of your business. We outline the major benefits.
#scenarioplanning #forecasting #businesstips
Diversify Your Business – 5 Practical Strategies to Reduce Uncertainty
Looking to shake up your current business strategy? We share five ideas for diversifying your business strategy and improving the stability and profitability of your business this year.
#diversification #strategy #businesstips
Protecting you and your business: taking out insurance
Business insurance is a vital part of protecting your enterprise. We outline five of the most common types of insurance and how they safeguard the future of your business.
#insurance #protection #businesstips
How to reduce late payments in business
63% of Australian businesses say they are losing money to late payments. Here’s what you can do to get your late payment issues under control.
#latepayment #cashflow #businesstips
Do customers still want good, old-fashioned customer service?
Even with the benefits of AI automation, customers still prefer good, old-fashioned, human customer service to a chatbot. We explain why hiring more people could be good for business.
Business automation to improve productivity
Are you drowning in business admin? Automation is the answer. We’ll help you identify automation opportunities and choose the best apps to drive an efficient business.
Cost-saving measures and how they drive profits
Cutting costs can be a key way to boost your profits. But how does managing your expenditure increase profitability? We outline the benefits of proactive cost-saving measures.
Understanding financial reports for small business owners
What are the key reports to focus on in your business? We’ll show you how to track performance, take action and position your company for growth.
Holiday home tax deductions – ATO guidance for short-term rentals
The ATO has issued provisional guidance for individuals on income and deductions relating to rental properties including holiday homes. The guidance applies to individuals who are not using rental properties in carrying on a business.
Small business instant asset write-off – $20,000 threshold explained
A bill amending the Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off until 30 June 2026 has been passed in parliament and awaits royal assent.
Holiday cash flow for your small business
This time of year can be hard on small businesses. With a bit of pre-planning and being proactive, you can set yourself up for a financially stress-free holiday. Talk to us. We can help.
#smallbusiness #cashflowtips
How an accountant supports your business: 5 key areas of focus
A good accountant talks to you regularly throughout the year. Here are five key ways we can support your financial management and the performance of your business.
5 Challenges for Small Business and How to Beat Them
Want to know how to beat the most common business challenges? We’ve highlighted five common challenges and the simple ways to overcome them.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #challenges
Accountant Business Mentor: Why Your Accountant Is the Mentor You Didn’t Know You Needed
Looking for someone to guide your entrepreneurial journey? Your accountant could be the mentor you didn’t know you needed.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #mentoring
ATO Rental Data Matching: What Property Owners Need to Know
The ATO has commenced issuing rental data-matching letters to taxpayers whose tax returns may not align with information reported by third parties.
Taking stock of your business health with ratios
Taking stock of the health of your business allows for more effective planning, early warning about issues, and a better course for success. We can help assess your business health, to set you on the right track.
#businessplanning
Increasing your mental health support for employees
51% of Aussie employers have noticed more staff struggling with mental health. But very few have support in place to help. Here are 5 important ways to promote good mental health
#mentalhealth #workplace #businesstips
Cash is not profit and vice versa
Cash is King. To work out how fast you can grow your business, you need to look at your projected cashflow. Talk to us. We are here to help.
The art of delegation
Effective delegation frees up time and boosts productivity by allowing others to take on tasks. Assessing the right person, providing clear instructions and setting timeframes results in enhanced team skills, better outcomes and higher productivity.
Small business instant asset write-off to be extended for 2025–26
A bill amending the Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off until 30 June 2026 has been introduced to parliament.
ATO elaborates its directive on calculating ordinary time earnings
The ATO has provided elaborated guidance for employers when computing ordinary time earnings for superannuation guarantee purposes.
Don’t end up paying tax on uncollected debtors!
Even though you haven’t collected your debtors, you still have to pay tax on them. This is because you pay tax on your sales figures irrespective as to whether or not you have collected the cash. Use these ideas to collect your debtors quicker.
Bringing your cashflow processes into the digital age
When economic times are tough, it helps to be in control of your cashflow. We explain how to improve your cashflow – and how this helps you run your business through tough times.
#cashflow #cloudaccounting
Could your business survive without you?
Would your business fall apart without you? What’s your Plan B in case of accident, illness, or just so you can take an occasional holiday? If you were thinking of selling it, what’s your exit strategy?
Payday Super update: draft legislation and closure of SBSCH
Aiming to provide better retirement outcomes for employees, from 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees super at the same time as their salary and wages.
Understanding your revenue drivers
How well do you understand what drives your business revenue? We can help you review your numbers, identify your revenue drivers, and what could help grow your total revenue as a company.
#business #revenue #growth
The ATO’s new Tax Toolkit for small business owners
The ATO’s updated Tax Time toolkit is your 101 guide to business taxes. We’ve summarised the key resources you can find in this toolkit, with links to the ATO site.
#tax #compliance #smallbusiness #businesstips
What’s your money story?
What story have you told yourself about money? For some, money means freedom and opportunity; for others, it evokes feelings of stress and lack of control. We can help you rewrite your money story so you can achieve #FinancialFreedom
6 Powerful Reasons To Watch Your Financial Reports
Making time to look over your financial reports each month is an important task for any business owner. We can give you an overview of what reports you’ll need to help you build a thriving business.
Changes coming for student loan balances and repayment thresholds
A Bill introduced in parliament is proposing changes that will reduce Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) and other student debts that were incurred on or before 1 June 2025.
Business credit: using loans to grow your business
Having a good business credit profile is vital for accessing routes to funding. We look at six different ways to fund the growth of your small business.
#debt #finance #businessloans #businesstips
Profit vs cash
Do you understand the difference between profit and cash? Are you improving your profits but not seeing an improvement in your bank balance? We can help you increase both your profit and your cash! #CashIsKing #GetInTouch #FinancialAwareness
Want to spend more time doing what you love?
Was setting your own hours a drawcard to owning a business? In reality, do you work more than ever before? We can help you free up time to spend on better things #TimeFreedom #Delegation #WorkSmarter
Your Business Plan
When confronted with difficulties or adversity, creating a #BusinessPlan provides clarity and steps to overcome these. Spend time planning to ensure your business is resilient and can overcome future challenges.
The value of cashflow forecasting for your business
A business cash flow forecast will give you vital business intelligence to help you scenario-plan, search for cost-savings and look for strategies that will preserve your cashflow position.
Let’s talk.
How’s your work-life balance?
Many business owners are reviewing their priorities and their work-life balance. Gallup reported that 39% of the owners they surveyed worked over 60 hours a week. How can you reclaim time and balance in your business?
Coping with the skyrocketing cost of living
Household living costs have skyrocketed and seem set to keep rising this year. Here are our 12 top tips for coping with the rapidly increasing cost of living – ways to earn more, spend less, and invest in your future.
#inflation #economy
The Fundamentals of a Business Budget
We believe having a budget is essential for business success. Talk to us about creating a useful budget in your accounting software as a practical business management tool. We’d love to help you start planning for a great 2026 financial year!
Reducing the uncertainty: financial forecasting and planning
Economic conditions and the costs of trading make it difficult to keep your finances on track. We’ve got five ways to reduce the financial uncertainty and improve your planning.
#finance #planning #forecasting
Underpaying your staff is now a criminal offence: what this means for your business
It’s now a criminal offence to intentionally underpay your employees. Here’s the lowdown on the new Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code and what it means for your business.
#wages #payroll #businesstips
Understanding Your Balance Sheet
Are you confident in understanding the financial snapshot of your balance sheet?
Book a session now to analyse your reports with an experienced business advisor.
Making your business work for you: securing your lifestyle
Is your business providing the income you need to secure your desired lifestyle? We’ve got some hot tips for boosting revenue, profits and your ability to draw down income.
#lifestyle #revenue #income #businesstips