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Payday Super & Financial Impact: How It Will Change Your Business Cash Flow
With Payday Super, the shift from quarterly to per-payday obligations means shortfalls. Payday Super doesn’t just change when you pay…
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SG Calculations Are Changing — What “Qualifying Earnings” Means for Your Business
Payday Super doesn’t just change when you pay super. It also changes how super is calculated. If you’re a small…
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Why Payday Super Raises the Stakes for Company Directors
If you’re a director of a small business, Payday Super isn’t just an HR or payroll issue. It’s a governance…
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The New Penalty Framework Is Stricter Than You Think — Here’s What’s at Stake
One of the most important things to understand about Payday Super isn’t just that you need to pay super more…
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The ATO’s Free Super Clearing House Is Closing — What You Need to Do Now
The SBSCH was designed for a world where super was paid quarterly. It processed payments in batches, which worked fine…
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Your Payroll Is About to Get a Lot Busier — Here’s How to Get Ready
When Payday Super kicks in on 1 July 2026, it won’t just change when you pay super. It will change…
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How Payday Super Will Change the Way Your Business Manages Money
If you run a small business with employees, you’re probably used to paying superannuation once a quarter. You set aside…
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6 Things Every Small Business Needs to Know Before 1 July 2026
Payday Super: 6 Things Every Small Business Needs to Know Before 1 July 2026 If you employ staff, one of…
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Are Your Books EOFY Ready A Quick Health Check
As we approach the end of the financial year, many business owners start wondering if their books are actually ready.…
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Common Budgeting Mistakes Business Owners Make
Business budgeting is just as important as personal budgeting because your business is what funds your personal life. If your…
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8 Ways to tell if your business is doing well financially
One thing we hear often from business owners is, “I feel busy, but I am not sure if my business…
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What Percentages of Revenue Should You Allocate to Expenses, Taxes and Profit
One of the biggest challenges we see with business owners is not knowing where their money should be going each…
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How messy bookkeeping can affect your taxes
We often hear from business owners who only realise their books are messy when tax time comes around. By that…
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How often should you really look at your numbers as a business owner?
One of the most common things we hear from business owners is, “I only really look at my numbers during…
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End Of Financial Year (EOFY) Tax Planning Checklist
Every year we see the same pattern. Business owners intend to prepare early, but daily operations take over. Then EOFY…
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Beware of these common business scams
As business owners, you are constantly receiving emails, text messages and phone calls about payments, invoices, tax notices and account…
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Thinking About Hiring a Business Coach in 2026?
If hiring a business coach is part of your plan for 2026, there is one thing you need before you…
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What to do when your bookkeeper or accountant is retiring
If your bookkeeper has shared that they are planning to retire, you may be wondering what this means for your…
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Transform Your Business With a Money Mindset Shift
Most business owners think growth comes from working harder, selling more or adding new offers. But one of the biggest…
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How to get your financials ready for funding or investors
If funding or investors are on your radar this year, getting your financials in order is one of the most…
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How to choose a business bank account as a solopreneur or small business owner
Choosing the right business bank account is an important step for solopreneurs and small business owners. The account you use…
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Need a new accounting system? Top software options for business owners
If your current accounting system feels confusing, outdated or no longer fits your business, it may be time to consider…
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Costly Bookkeeping Mistakes Business Owners Make
As we reviewed previous years financial records, the same bookkeeping mistakes showed up again and again. Not because business owners…
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How Much to Set Aside for Taxes in Your Business
One of the most common questions we hear from business owners is how much they should be setting aside…
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Cash Flow Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them
Cash flow is one of the biggest challenges business owners face and most issues come from a handful of habits…
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When to Move from DIY Bookkeeping to Professional Support
Many business owners start out doing their own bookkeeping. It is practical in the beginning and helps you stay close…
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How to Delegate Effectively and Actually Save Time
As business owners, we’ve all said it… “It’s just easier if I do it myself.” But the truth is, learning…
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How Your Personal Finances Impact Your Business Success
It’s easy to think of your business and personal finances as two separate worlds but the truth is, they’re deeply…
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When an Expense is Both Business and Personal, What You Can Deduct
As a business owner, it’s common to have expenses that overlap between business and personal use. The tricky part is…
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Catch Up or Clean Up: Which Bookkeeping Service Do You Need?
Not all bookkeeping problems are the same and the solution depends on your situation. Here’s how to tell which service…
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Why You Need To Clean Up Your Chart of Accounts
Your chart of accounts is the foundation of your bookkeeping. It organises all your income, expenses, assets and liabilities into…
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Financial Tips For the Holiday Season For Small Businesses
The holiday season is here which means it is time to celebrate while still keeping a close eye on your…
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Could your business survive without you?
Could your business survive without you? Would your business fall apart without you? What’s your Plan B in case of…
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Avoid these bookkeeping mistakes (they cost big in clean-up fees)
Avoid these bookkeeping mistakes (they cost big in clean-up fees) Bookkeeping isn’t always the most exciting part of running a…
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The best bookkeeping tools for solopreneurs and start-ups
As a solopreneur or start-up owner, managing your books can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. The right…
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How to Manage Your Bookkeeping When Juggling Multiple Income Streams
Got multiple businesses under your belt? Maybe you’re running a consulting agency while also operating a separate product business? Here’s…
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Simple Bill Pay Solutions for Your Business
Tired of scrambling to pay bills at the last minute? Or worse, getting hit with late fees that eat into…
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Hiring Your First Employee and Payroll Simplified
Ready to take the leap from solopreneur to employer? Hiring your first employee is exciting but can feel overwhelming. Let’s…
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The Key Numbers You Need to Scale Your Business Successfully
Scaling a business is exciting, but growth without financial clarity can lead to cash flow problems, unnecessary debt, and unpredictable…
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4 Ways to Keep Your Business Resilient in Economic Uncertainty
Economic ups and downs happen, but staying on top of your finances and efficiency can help your business stay strong.…
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Get Paid Faster: 3 Invoice Hacks for Business Owners
Cash flow is crucial for every business, but unpaid invoices can cause financial stress. Late payments make it harder to…
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If I’m working ON my business what should I be doing?
I’m sure you’ve heard about the need to work ‘on’ your business as well as working ‘in’ your business. But…
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Accountant Retiring? Here’s What You Need to Know
If your accountant is retiring, you might be wondering what to do next. Don’t panic! There are a few key…
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How to claim tax deductible expenses as an individual
If you’re incurring expenses as part of your job or self-employment, you can claim some of these expenses back and…
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What to Watch Out for in Business Financial Advice
There’s no shortage of financial advice out there for small business owners especially with so much of it circulating on…
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Running a Seasonal Business: What Every Owner Should Know
If your business has a busy season and a slower one, you know the financial highs and lows can feel…
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What makes a business expense tax deductible
The ATO recently published some ‘wild claims’ that business owners had tried to make for business expenses. But what…
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EBITDA and net income for small business owners
If you’ve ever looked at your financial reports and found yourself wondering what EBITDA and net income really mean, you’re…
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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…
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What the ATO Is Watching Closely This Financial Year
As we step into a new financial year, now’s the time to take a good, hard look at your business…
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