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Leveraging Accounting Data for Long-Term Workforce Planning

Leveraging Accounting Data for Long-Term Workforce Planning

November 26, 2024
Leveraging Accounting Data for Long-Term Workforce Planning 25 November 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In order to sustain growth and maintain...
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10 Budgeting Hacks Every Business Owner Needs to Know

10 Budgeting Hacks Every Business Owner Needs to Know

November 20, 2024
10 Budgeting Hacks Every Business Owner Needs to Know 20 November 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Budgeting isn’t just a boring...
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Managing Workforce Costs: Tips for Balancing Payroll and Profitability

Managing Workforce Costs: Tips for Balancing Payroll and Profitability

November 18, 2024
Managing Workforce Costs: Tips for Balancing Payroll and Profitability 18 November 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn With the competitive nature of...
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The Hidden Dangers of DIY Bookkeeping

The Hidden Dangers of DIY Bookkeeping

November 15, 2024
The Hidden Dangers of DIY Bookkeeping 14 November 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Taking on your own bookkeeping might sound like...
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Using Financial Forecasting to Align Workforce and Business Goals

Using Financial Forecasting to Align Workforce and Business Goals

November 13, 2024
Using Financial Forecasting to Align Workforce and Business Goals 13 November 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable...
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Profile Piece: Mary T. Washington (1906-2005)

Profile Piece: Mary T. Washington (1906-2005)

November 11, 2024
Profile Piece: Mary T. Washington (1906–2005) 8 November 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Mary T. Washington: Trailblazer, Mentor, and CPA IconEvery...
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Budgeting for Workforce Expansion: What Business Owners Need to Know

Budgeting for Workforce Expansion: What Business Owners Need to Know

November 8, 2024
Budgeting for Workforce Expansion: What Business Owners Need to Know 8 November 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Expanding your workforce is...
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Financial Reporting: The Unglamorous Secret to Business Success

Financial Reporting: The Unglamorous Secret to Business Success

November 7, 2024
Financial Reporting: The Unglamorous Secret to Business Success 7 November 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Success gets all the sparkle: big...
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The Role of Accounting in Effective Workforce Planning

The Role of Accounting in Effective Workforce Planning

November 6, 2024
The Role of Accounting in Effective Workforce Planning 6 November 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn As straightforward as workforce planning may...
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Frank J. Wilson: How a Humble Accountant Helped Convict Al Capone

Frank J. Wilson: How a Humble Accountant Helped Convict Al Capone

November 1, 2024
Frank J. Wilson: How a Humble Accountant Helped Convict Al Capone 1 November 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In the late...
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The Top 5 (Accounting and Bookkeeping) Reasons Businesses Fail in Their First 5 Years

The Top 5 (Accounting and Bookkeeping) Reasons Businesses Fail in Their First 5 Years

October 31, 2024
The Top 5 (Accounting and Bookkeeping) Reasons Businesses Fail in Their First 5 Years 30 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn...
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Top 5 Accounting Myths That Could Be Costing Your Business Big Time

Top 5 Accounting Myths That Could Be Costing Your Business Big Time

October 30, 2024
Top 5 Accounting Myths That Could Be Costing Your Business Big Time 30 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Managing a...
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How to Create a Budget for Your Hair and Beauty Business

How to Create a Budget for Your Hair and Beauty Business

October 25, 2024
How to Create a Budget for Your Hair and Beauty Business 24 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Is staying on...
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The Battle of BAS: Why Small Businesses Struggle and How to Fix It

The Battle of BAS: Why Small Businesses Struggle and How to Fix It

October 24, 2024
The Battle of BAS: Why Small Businesses Struggle and How to Fix It 24 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By...
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How to Improve Cash Flow in a Tight Economy

How to Improve Cash Flow in a Tight Economy

October 23, 2024
How to Improve Cash Flow in a Tight Economy 23 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In today’s uncertain economy, managing...
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How to Handle Cash Flow Issues When Clients Pay Late

How to Handle Cash Flow Issues When Clients Pay Late

October 21, 2024
How to Handle Cash Flow Issues When Clients Pay Late 21 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Running a business comes...
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Calculating Your Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT): A Guide for Small Business Owners

Calculating Your Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT): A Guide for Small Business Owners

October 18, 2024
Calculating Your Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT): A Guide for Small Business Owners 18 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn If there’s...
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Business Owners Urged to Act as October Tax Deadlines Approach

Business Owners Urged to Act as October Tax Deadlines Approach

October 17, 2024
Business Owners Urged to Act as October Tax Deadlines Approach 17 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Business owners across Australia...
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The Five Golden Rules of Buying a Vehicle for Your Business

The Five Golden Rules of Buying a Vehicle for Your Business

October 17, 2024
The Five Golden Rules of Buying a Vehicle for Your Business 17 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Buying a vehicle...
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Maximising the Instant Asset Write Off: Tips for Business Owners

Maximising the Instant Asset Write Off: Tips for Business Owners

October 15, 2024
Maximising the Instant Asset Write Off: Tips for Business Owners 15 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn At this point, you...
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Building a Cash Reserve: Why It’s Essential for Business Stability

Building a Cash Reserve: Why It’s Essential for Business Stability

October 11, 2024
Building a Cash Reserve: Why It’s Essential for Business Stability 11 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn A cash reserve is...
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Understanding Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Your Business

Understanding Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Your Business

October 9, 2024
Understanding Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Your Business 09 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Every business—no matter the size or...
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BAS Lodgement Options: Which One Is Right for Your Business?

BAS Lodgement Options: Which One Is Right for Your Business?

October 4, 2024
BAS Lodgement Options: Which One is Right for Your Business? 01 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lodging your BAS is...
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5 Strategies to Increase Your Business Cash Flow

5 Strategies to Increase Your Business Cash Flow

October 3, 2024
5 Strategies to Increase Your Business Cash Flow 03 October 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More than the lifeblood of any...
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How to Calculate Payroll Tax: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Calculate Payroll Tax: A Step-by-Step Guide

September 27, 2024
How to Calculate Payroll Tax: A Step-by-Step Guide 27 September 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Navigating payroll tax can be a...
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Cash Flow vs. Profit: Understanding the Difference

Cash Flow vs. Profit: Understanding the Difference

September 26, 2024
Cash Flow vs. Profit: Understanding the Difference 26 September 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Understanding the difference between cash flow and...
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State-by-State Payroll Tax Comparison: Where Does Your Business Stand?

State-by-State Payroll Tax Comparison: Where Does Your Business Stand?

September 25, 2024
State-by-State Payroll Tax Comparison: Where Does Your Business Stand? 25 September 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Understanding where your business stands...
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Essential Accounting Tips for New Business Owners

Essential Accounting Tips for New Business Owners

September 20, 2024
Essential Accounting Tips for New Business Owners 20 September 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Accounting may not be the most glamorous...
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Bookkeeping and Accounting Tips for NDIS Businesses

Bookkeeping and Accounting Tips for NDIS Businesses

September 17, 2024
Bookkeeping and Accounting Tips for NDIS Businesses 18 September 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Operating an NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)...
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Tax Credits and Incentives Available to Small Businesses

Tax Credits and Incentives Available to Small Businesses

September 16, 2024
Stay informed about payroll tax rates and thresholds in Australia with our comprehensive state-by-state breakdown.
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How to Create a Cash Flow Forecast: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Create a Cash Flow Forecast: A Step-by-Step Guide

September 13, 2024
Stay informed about payroll tax rates and thresholds in Australia with our comprehensive state-by-state breakdown.
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How to Minimise the Risk of an Audit: A Guide for Small Businesses

How to Minimise the Risk of an Audit: A Guide for Small Businesses

September 12, 2024
Stay informed about payroll tax rates and thresholds in Australia with our comprehensive state-by-state breakdown.
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Common Tax Mistakes Small Businesses Should Avoid

Common Tax Mistakes Small Businesses Should Avoid

September 9, 2024
Stay informed about payroll tax rates and thresholds in Australia with our comprehensive state-by-state breakdown.
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Small Business Budgeting: Creating and Sticking to a Financial Plan

Small Business Budgeting: Creating and Sticking to a Financial Plan

September 6, 2024
Stay informed about payroll tax rates and thresholds in Australia with our comprehensive state-by-state breakdown.
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Payroll Tax Pitfalls

Payroll Tax Pitfalls

September 4, 2024
Stay informed about payroll tax rates and thresholds in Australia with our comprehensive state-by-state breakdown.
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Understanding the Difference Between Bookkeeping and Accounting

Understanding the Difference Between Bookkeeping and Accounting

September 2, 2024
Stay informed about payroll tax rates and thresholds in Australia with our comprehensive state-by-state breakdown.
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Understanding Payroll Tax Thresholds in Australia: What Small Businesses Need to Know

Understanding Payroll Tax Thresholds in Australia: What Small Businesses Need to Know

August 30, 2024
Stay informed about payroll tax rates and thresholds in Australia with our comprehensive state-by-state breakdown.
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Top 10 Essential Services Bookkeepers Provide for Small Businesses

Top 10 Essential Services Bookkeepers Provide for Small Businesses

August 28, 2024
Top 10 Essential Services Bookkeepers Provide for Small Businesses 28 August 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn When it comes to bookkeeping,...
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How to Lodge Your TPAR: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Business Owners

How to Lodge Your TPAR: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Business Owners

August 26, 2024
How to Lodge Your TPAR: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Business Owners 26 August 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tax time...
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Does My Business Need to Pay Payroll Tax? A Guide for Small Business

Does My Business Need to Pay Payroll Tax? A Guide for Small Business

August 23, 2024
Does My Business Need to Pay Payroll Tax? A Guide for Small Business 23 August 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Navigating...
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How Professional Bookkeeping Can Save Your Small Business Money

How Professional Bookkeeping Can Save Your Small Business Money

August 21, 2024
Maximising Business Tax Deductions: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Owners 21 August 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Running a small...
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Maximising Business Tax Deductions: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Owners

Maximising Business Tax Deductions: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Owners

August 19, 2024
Maximising Business Tax Deductions: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Owners 19 August 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn It's easy to...
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PAYG Withholding | A Guide for Small Business Owners

PAYG Withholding | A Guide for Small Business Owners

August 16, 2024
PAYG Withholding | A Guide for Small Business Owners 16 August 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Worried about making mistakes when...
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Vehicle Expenses: What Can Your Business Claim?

Vehicle Expenses: What Can Your Business Claim?

August 15, 2024
Vehicle Expenses: What Can Your Business Claim? 15 August 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Navigating vehicle deductions can be challenging. From...
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Top Tax Deductions Every Small Business Owner Should Know

Top Tax Deductions Every Small Business Owner Should Know

August 9, 2024
Top Tax Deductions Every Small Business Owner Should Know 9 August 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn As a small business owner,...
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It’s BAS Time! Here’s What You Need To Know

It’s BAS Time! Here’s What You Need To Know

August 2, 2024
It's BAS Time! Here's What You Need To Know 2 August 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn July 28 is fast approaching...
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Super Guarantee Rules for 24/25: A Guide For Small Business

Super Guarantee Rules for 24/25: A Guide For Small Business

August 1, 2024
Super Guarantee Rules for 24/25: A Guide For Small Business 1 August 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn As a small business...
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Small Business Accounting: Managing GST and BAS Reporting

Small Business Accounting: Managing GST and BAS Reporting

August 1, 2024
Managing BAS and GST Reporting 1 August 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tackling GST and BAS reporting can be complex, but...
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Key Financial Year Dates for 24/25

Key Financial Year Dates for 24/25

July 31, 2024
Key Financial Year Dates for 24/25 31 July 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Is staying on top of deadlines daunting? As...
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The Instant Asset Write Off Returns for 24/25: Here’s How To Maximise It For Your Business

The Instant Asset Write Off Returns for 24/25: Here’s How To Maximise It For Your Business

June 14, 2024
The Instant Asset Write Off Returns for 24/25: Here's How To Maximise It For Your Business 14 June 2024 Facebook...
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Here are 4 Ways To Reduce Your Business Tax Bill This End of Financial Year

Here are 4 Ways To Reduce Your Business Tax Bill This End of Financial Year

June 14, 2024
4 Ways To Reduce Your Business Tax Bill This EOFY 14 June 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn It's a feeling many...
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An Essential Guide to Bookkeeping: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know

An Essential Guide to Bookkeeping: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know

May 22, 2024
An Essential Guide to Bookkeeping: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know 22 May 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Bookkeeping is...
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Small Business Accounting Checklist: These 10-Point points can set you up for Success

Small Business Accounting Checklist: These 10-Point points can set you up for Success

May 22, 2024
Small Business Accounting: A 10-Point Checklist for Success 22 May 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Make business accounting a breeze with...
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Planning Means Peace of Mind: Top Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses

Planning Means Peace of Mind: Top Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses

May 22, 2024
Planning Means Peace of Mind: Top Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses 22 May 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Stop losing...
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Instant Asset Write Off Extension, Energy Bill Relief Headline Budget

Instant Asset Write Off Extension, Energy Bill Relief Headline Budget

May 15, 2024
Instant Asset Write Off Extension, Energy Bill Relief Headline Federal Budget 15 May 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The 2024/2025 Federal...
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How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Small Business Tax Accountant?

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Small Business Tax Accountant?

April 30, 2024
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Small Business Tax Accountant? 30 April 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn OverviewThere’s an...
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Understanding the Right Time to Hire an Accountant

Understanding the Right Time to Hire an Accountant

April 30, 2024
Understanding the Right Time to Hire an Accountant 30 April 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn OverviewAccounting is a professional skill that...
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Instant Asset Write Off Changes a Potential Game Changer For Business

Instant Asset Write Off Changes a Potential Game Changer For Business

March 28, 2024
Instant Asset Write Off Changes Would Be a Game Changer For Business 28 March 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Small and...
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A Quick Guide To Fringe Benefits Tax in Australia

A Quick Guide To Fringe Benefits Tax in Australia

March 22, 2024
A Quick Guide to Fringe Benefits in Australia 22 March 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Fringe benefits add value to your...
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6 Steps to Hassle-Free BAS Lodgements

6 Steps to Hassle-Free BAS Lodgements

March 21, 2024
6 Steps to Hassle-Free BAS Lodgements 21 March 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The quarterly BAS deadline is fast approaching, with...
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The 7 Essential Steps of Payroll Processing

The 7 Essential Steps of Payroll Processing

March 21, 2024
The 7 Essential Steps of Payroll Processing 21 March 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Payroll processing is a vital function for...
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Commercial Vehicle Deductions: A Small Business Case Study

Commercial Vehicle Deductions: A Small Business Case Study

January 25, 2024
Commercial Vehicle Deductions: A Small Business Case Study 25 January 2024 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Of the 20 million cars on...
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Protecting Payroll Data: Practical Steps For Your Business

Protecting Payroll Data: Practical Steps For Your Business

December 11, 2023
Protecting Payroll Data: Practical Steps For Your Business 11 December 2023 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn A cybercrime is reported in Australia...
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Our Guide to the Right Bookkeeping Software for Your Business

Our Guide to the Right Bookkeeping Software for Your Business

December 8, 2023
How to choose the best bookkeeping software for your business  8 December 2023 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In the fast-paced and...
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Understanding Fringe Benefit Tax: A Small Business Case Study

Understanding Fringe Benefit Tax: A Small Business Case Study

November 21, 2023
Understanding Fringe Benefit Tax: A Small Business Case Study 21 November 2023 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Far from an additional tax...
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Christmas Party tax rules and deductions explained

Christmas Party tax rules and deductions explained

November 17, 2023
Christmas Party tax rules and deductions explained 17 November 2023 'Tis the season to be jolly! But nothing deflates Christmas...
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The ATO is increasing its debt collection efforts

The ATO is increasing its debt collection efforts

November 13, 2023
The ATO is increasing its debt collection efforts, and small businesses need to act 13 November 2023 "I am unapologetic...
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Mistakes To Avoid When Registering For An ABN

Mistakes To Avoid When Registering For An ABN

November 8, 2023
Mistakes To Avoid When Registering For An ABN 8 November 2023 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Registering for an Australian Business Number...
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Fringe Benefit Tax: Record Keeping Tips For Your Small Business

Fringe Benefit Tax: Record Keeping Tips For Your Small Business

November 7, 2023
Fringe Benefit Tax: Record Keeping Tips For Your Small Business 7 November 2023 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Job perks - most...
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Lodging BAS: Commonly Asked Questions From Business Owners

Lodging BAS: Commonly Asked Questions From Business Owners

October 31, 2023
Lodging BAS: Commonly Asked Questions From Business Owners 31 October 2023 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn If you're a business owner, chances...
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The ATO is cracking down on small business tax debt. Are you ready?

The ATO is cracking down on small business tax debt. Are you ready?

September 27, 2023
27 September 2023 The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has signalled its intent to crack down on collectable tax debt, setting...
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Take The Leap: Why 2023-24 Is The Perfect Time To Start Your Business

Take The Leap: Why 2023-24 Is The Perfect Time To Start Your Business

August 18, 2023
It's been a dream, an ambition, a burning passion - the idea of running your own business. There are approximately...
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Business Activity Statements (BAS) for Dummies 

Business Activity Statements (BAS) for Dummies 

August 4, 2023
When it comes to navigating the world of business and taxes, it’s important to stay on top of your business...
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Use these Strategies for getting paid faster

Use these Strategies for getting paid faster

August 4, 2023
Cash flow is the life blood of any small business and managing it is the most important task of any...
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What does Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) mean to your Business?

What does Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) mean to your Business?

August 4, 2023
Why is this important to me as a small business owner?As small business owners struggle to attract and retain their...
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The importance of a Strong Toolkit and Dashboard to Manage Cash Flow

The importance of a Strong Toolkit and Dashboard to Manage Cash Flow

August 4, 2023
Managing business cash flow is undoubtedly the most significant challenge that small business owners face. Cash flow is the lifeblood...
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Payday Super – another burden for the SME business owner 

Payday Super – another burden for the SME business owner 

August 4, 2023
What is changing?  Last week, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced that the current pattern of quarterly superannuation guarantee payments will end...
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23/24 Federal Budget – what you need to know as a SME business owner 

23/24 Federal Budget – what you need to know as a SME business owner 

August 4, 2023
The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has handed down the 2023-2024 federal budget with a raft of measures that will impact small...
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Don’t Get Scammed: Protect Your Business and Profits

Don’t Get Scammed: Protect Your Business and Profits

August 4, 2023
Don’t lose cash from your business to scammers  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has just released its report,...
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These are our 10-Tips to avoid scrambling at tax time

These are our 10-Tips to avoid scrambling at tax time

August 2, 2023
Tax time can be a stressful time for many individuals, especially those who are not prepared for it. Late tax...
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Five New (Financial) Year Resolutions for 2023-24

Five New (Financial) Year Resolutions for 2023-24

August 2, 2023
The new financial year is upon us and if you're a business owner it can be either exciting – or...
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Quick Guide to the 2023 Federal Budget

Quick Guide to the 2023 Federal Budget

August 1, 2023
Quick Guide to the 2023 Federal Budget The Federal Budget for 2023-2024 has been announced and there is a raft...
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