Contracting or freelancing requires you to wear a lot of hats. Relationship-building, keeping track of your time, marketing your skills and actually doing the work. But one of your priorities should also be establishing how you handle your money and … Read More
Business Owners
Harnessing Tech Advancements in Retail: A Guide for Small Businesses
In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, technology is not just a tool but a transformative force. For small businesses, embracing technological advancements can be the key to unlocking growth and staying competitive. Among the most revolutionary technologies reshaping the retail … Read More
Key dates for September and October 2024
The new financial year is now already in full swing As a small business owner or manager, don’t forget the key compliance dates that are coming up in the next couple of months. KEY TAX DATES – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 21 … Read More
Why you should move to Cloud Accounting
If you’re managing a small business, the chances are that you’re using one of the current crop of cloud accounting platforms. Whether your chosen software is Xero, QuickBooks or MYOB, these online accounting tools are now the standard for business … Read More
Ways you can access funding for your small business
If you’re planning to found a new business, you’ll need enough startup capital to get this venture off the ground. And once you’re up and running, you’ll need additional business finance and investment at each stage of your growth and … Read More
How healthy is your business?
When you’re running a business, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activity and lose sight of the big picture. Taking stock of the health of your business is important. Knowing where you are allows for more effective … Read More
Why productivity matters, and what you can do about it
Productivity is a term associated with strong economies, robust businesses and the efficiency gains of clever staff. If only businesses were efficient, then we would have fewer of them failing, more employment and better incomes for owners and workers alike. … Read More
Getting your small business tax in order
With the 2023/24 financial year now wound up, it’s time to think about submitting your tax return and making sure you have the cash reserves put aside to pay the company’s tax bill. This short guide to getting your small … Read More
New Migration Regulations – what you need to know.
New Migration Regulations: What Small Business Owners Need to Know Australia’s new Migration Amendment (Work-Related Visa Conditions) Regulations 2024 are shaking up the immigration landscape. These changes are important for small business owners as they impact both employers and the … Read More
DIY Bookkeeping and Accounting? The 5 big challenges
When you’re starting out as a small business owner, the temptation is to go DIY with your accounting. Hiring a professional accountant or tax adviser costs money and that’s an overhead that you can remove by doing all the financial … Read More