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Differences Between an Accountant and a Financial Planner

When it comes to managing your finances, there are two professions that can help you understand your numbers, and ensure you have a plan to get to where you want …

How to Choose the Right Software for Your Business

These days, businesses have plenty of options when it comes to choosing software. There are hundreds of developers creating and perfecting new products designed to help you more effectively and …

Protect Your Small Business from Cyber Attack

Many small business owners assume that cyber attacks only happen to big companies, banks or governments. But the truth is, limited knowledge of digital security and lack of defences make …

4 Benefits to Hiring a Bookkeeper for Your Business

Bookkeepers can be highly beneficial for businesses of any size. They offer expertise and insight into areas that you may not have experience in. They can also take some tasks …

3 Tips for Working Smarter and Gaining Personal Time

You’ve probably heard the maxim that it’s better to work smarter than harder. Working smarter means allocating your time, energy and money so vital tasks get done more efficiently, freeing …

Why Smart Business Owners Never Stop Marketing

One classic mistake business owners make when money gets tight is to stop marketing or cut their marketing budget. At first glance, it seems logical to cut down your expenses …

Federal Budget 2021 – What it means for you!

The Federal Budget was released on Tuesday 11th May 2021. This was a “no surprise” budget designed for economic recovery and to build resilience and future essential services. In our …

5 Tips to Get Out of Debt Faster

Living a debt-free life is one of the dreams of many people. However, paying down your debt is easier said than done. Some people struggle to keep up with their …

If my business is making a profit, where is the cash?

Some small business owners find themselves in the difficult position of running a business that appears to be profitable, but still having no money in the bank. It’s an important …

Signs You’re Undercharging for Your Work

When it comes to the overall success of your business, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is how to price for the work you do. Charge too much …

5 Xero Mistakes Business Owners Make and How To Avoid Them

If you’ve just started working with Xero, it is normal to make a few mistakes while you’re learning. We see mistakes that are quite common – and unfortunately costly – …

Life Lessons to Teach Your Kids If You Want Them To Be Rich

Everyone wants the best for their children, and this includes being rich. Being rich is not just about money– it is about wealth in all aspects of life. In this …

7 Practical Tips to Trim Your Overhead Expenses

Every small business owner knows how challenging it is to cut down expenses without somehow compromising internal or external quality. Regardless of the nature of your business, the first step …

JobMaker Hiring Credits

JobMaker hiring credits In this years Budget, the Government announced a JobMaker hiring credit scheme, providing employers with funds to subsidise eligible employee’s wages as a hiring credit. The $4.0 …

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JobKeeper 2.0

“We will do what is practically needed” Prime Minister Scott Morrison The second tranche of the JobKeeper scheme changes the eligibility test for employers and the method and amount paid …

JobKeeper Payment – Everything You Need To Know

JobKeeper: A Brief Re-Cap Eligible businesses that elect to participate will receive a payment of $1,500 per fortnight per eligible employee to support the people they employed as at 1 …

Commercial Rent Guidelines

The Governments Code of Conduct with regards to rental waivers and deferrals. Under the Code of Conduct, landlords will be required to reduce rent proportionate to the trading reduction in …

JobKeeper – Key Things Everyone Should Know

A special one-day sitting of Parliament has now approved the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Bill 2020 late Wednesday evening, giving rise to the centrepiece of the government’s …

JobKeeper – Federal Government Stimulus Package 3.0

The JobKeeper Payment is designed to help businesses affected by the Coronavirus to cover the costs of their employees’ wages, so that more employees can retain their job and continue …

COVID-19 State Government Initiatives

New South Wales Payroll Tax Concessions For businesses whose total grouped Australian wages for the 2019/20 financial year is less than $10M: will have their annual tax liability reduced by …