Understanding your business breakeven point is essential to know how much money you need to make to stay in business. It can therefore help you make well-informed financial decisions and practical business plans. The breakeven point is the income or … Read More
Digital Signatures and Cyber Security
Authenticated digital signatures can be a valuable part of your cyber security approach. They are more efficient than printing, signing and scanning documents and provide one-off encryption for the highest level of security. In fact, they are more secure than … Read More
Your upcoming tax calendar for February and March
Welcome back to work after what was hopefully a restful and lovely summer break! And welcome to 2023, where we are truly looking forward to working with you and your business this year. In order for you to be across … Read More
5 ways to get in control of your business finances
Having proper control of your business finances is a big advantage. It helps you make well-informed business decisions and keeps your organisation profitable. With so many digital tools for managing your bookkeeping, accounting and management reporting, it’s never been easier … Read More
When to Register Your Business for GST
Should you register your business for GST? Many business owners register their businesses from day one, regardless of income. Others, for example, many sole traders, choose not to register for GST until it is mandatory. However, it is common that … Read More
Keeping your data safe as a remote worker
Using public WiFi in cafes, hotels and coffee shops is something we all do. It’s convenient and gives you the benefits of working online wherever you happen to be. But are you aware of the data security issues of working … Read More
Your Q1 2023 Deadlines for the Diary
The new financial year has started with some changes – remember, super is now 10.5%, and most workers should be paid super on all ordinary earnings as the $450 monthly threshold no longer applies. We’ve highlighted some upcoming business lodgment … Read More
Company Director? You’ll need a Director Identification Number from now on
What is a Director Identification Number? During 2021, the government initiated a new system that attaches a unique identifying number to an individual who is a company director. A director has one number permanently attached to them, and this is … Read More
Your Q4 2022 Deadlines for the Diary
Your Q4 2022 Deadlines for the Diary Have you got all your March quarter obligations under control? Soon enough, we’ll be into the last quarter of the financial year, often a busier time for small businesses. We’ve highlighted some upcoming … Read More
Super Guarantee Rate Rises in July to 10.5%
The superannuation guarantee statutory rate has remained at 9.5% since July 2014. However, plans have been in place for some years now, to increase the rate to 12% incrementally. In July 2022, the rate will rise to 10.5%. From then … Read More