How to avoid paying too much GST No business owner wants to pay more than they have to, and understanding how to manage your GST Liability obligations can reduce GST liability and help you avoid paying too much GST over the financial year. As the end of the financial...
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ATO Tax Deduction Requirements
Nov 12, 2024 | Bookkeeping, Business
Is a Bank Statement enough to claim a Deduction? The short answer is no. Although 1 in 6 Australians think a bank statement alone is enough to claim a deduction, the ATO tax deduction requirements state otherwise. A bank or credit card statement on its own is...
Superannuation Changes
Sep 24, 2024 | All Posts, Payroll
Payday Superannuation: Key Changes for Employers and Employees The Australian Government has introduced a significant reform in the 2023-2024 budget to change how superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions are managed. From 1 July 2026, employers must align the...
4 Signs your Business needs a Bookkeeper
Sep 19, 2024 | All Posts, Bookkeeping, Business
Whether you're a sole trader, running a salon or managing a fast growing startup with payroll tax obligations, every business needs a bookkeeper. Although you can learn the basics of bookkeeping, your time as a business owner is better spent growing your business. ...
Plan to Survive by Reducing Expenditure
Feb 28, 2024 | All Posts, Business
Expense blow outs are inevitable in business. Reducing expenditure should be looked at regularly to help strengthen your business. Strengthen your Business Strengthening your business doesn’t just involve financial management, but also includes strategies to retain...
How to Make your Business a Lean Mean Fighting Machine (Part 3)
Feb 28, 2024 | All Posts, Business
So here it is the final section of our 3-part series on How to make your Business a Lean Mean Fighting Machine. And we think that it is THE biggest backbone area of any business. Get it right first time and you shouldn’t have any problems going forward. HouseKeeping...
Superannuation Reporting
Feb 28, 2024 | All Posts, Business, Payroll
What is Superstream? SuperStream allows you to make a single online payment for superannuation contributions to all employees’ super funds. If you are using an accounting platform for your accounts you can also apply through them to lodge your superannuation either...
How to make your Business a Lean Mean Fighting Machine (Part 2)
Feb 28, 2024 | All Posts, Business
In Part 2 of our series to a Lean Mean Fighting Machine Business we look at ways to Keep the Cash flowing in your Business. Margins You must try to maintain margins as much as possible – not just through more sales but by good cost management. Competitors may falter...
Control your Finances Now for New Financial Year
Feb 28, 2024 | All Posts, Business
If you set yourself goals at the start of 2020, the upcoming financial year is a great time to check if you are on track. And if you didn't set any goals - or if you have strayed off track - this is the perfect time to get organised. Write a check list and stick with...
Workplace Sexual Harassment Protections
Feb 28, 2024 | All Posts, Payroll
New Laws Prohibiting sexual harassment in connection to work apply from March 6, 2023. These Changes are part of the Australian Government's Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation that passed in December 2022. Workplace Sexual harassment protections The changes mean:...
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How to avoid paying too much GST
Mar 3, 2025
How to avoid paying too much GST No business owner wants to pay more than they have to, and understanding how to manage your GST Liability obligations can reduce GST liability and help you avoid paying too much GST over the financial year. As the end of the financial...
ATO Tax Deduction Requirements
Nov 12, 2024
Is a Bank Statement enough to claim a Deduction? The short answer is no. Although 1 in 6 Australians think a bank statement alone is enough to claim a deduction, the ATO tax deduction requirements state otherwise. A bank or credit card statement on its own is...