Ascend Solutions provides you with peace of mind, knowing that your Xero Bookkeeping is taken care by Certified and Professional Xero Bookkeepers. Your Xero Bookkeeper is trained and certified in the latest updates and Xero best-practice Our team of Xero … Read More
Christmas Parties and Presents – and Tax!
Christmas Parties and Presents – and Tax! Christmas is a great time to acknowledge and reward your employees and other associates by celebrating and giving gifts. But don’t get caught out by entertainment rules! Claiming entertainment and gifts as business … Read More
Managing Projects in a remote team
Managing projects in a remote team We’re living in a world where remote and hybrid working are now the norm. Driven by lockdowns and the pandemic, businesses have been forced to adopt a ‘working from home’ approach. And this ability … Read More
Can you require your employees to be vaccinated in Australia?
Can you require employees to be vaccinated in Australia? Vaccination is an effective way to help protect against COVID-19. But as an employer, can you require your team to be vaccinated? While in some situations, you may be able to … Read More
Streamline your business administration with digital record keeping
Streamline your business administration with digital record keeping Good record keeping is the mainstay of accounts management. It assists you to both meet your compliance obligations and provide verification for all your business transactions. The Government requires that relevant records … Read More
Wellbeing in the workplace
Wellbeing in the Workplace Supporting and promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace is important for staff and business owners alike. Providing a physically and mentally healthy workplace is beneficial for all who work there, as it reduces staff absenteeism, … Read More
What Value can automation bring to your business?
What value can automation bring to your business? Automation has the capacity to revolutionise your efficiency and productivity. But how many of the automation features that are available to you are actually being used? And could you be getting more … Read More
Is your cost of sales affecting gross profit?
Is your cost of sales affecting your gross profit? Do you know how much it costs you to produce each product or service in your range? The better you can understand this cost of sales – or cost of goods … Read More
What’s the difference between PAYGI, and PAYGW?
What’s the Difference Between PAYGI and PAYGW? Many people new to running a business and employing people are unsure about the difference between PAYGI and PAYGW. They are not the same thing! PAYG stands for ‘pay as you go’. This … Read More
Cash is not profit, and vice versa
Cash is not profit and vice versa The purpose of a business is to make money, and that means you have to know the difference between profit and cashflow. Net profit is what you have left after you deduct all … Read More