It’s time to put your bookkeeping processes under the microscope again as we draw closer to the end of financial year.
It seems that bookkeeping is either a task left in the ‘to do’ basket until it’s too late or done at the last minute, increasing the likelihood of mistakes. I know that many small to...
DISO Insurance and Property Restorations is a building company, renowned for its excellence in construction, structural building repair, and property restoration.
DISO was established in Queensland in 2010, by licensed builder, Spiro Kemertzis. Originally specialising in small business works, DISO so...
This week, the Australian Government pledged to remove and replace the 457 visa entirely, so what will this mean if you run a small business that relies on this category of workers?
We expect that more details will be coming soon, but here is what the government has released so far.
On 18 April, the g...
As an entrepreneur, you probably have no shortage of ideas and dreams, but sometimes you can fall short when it comes to putting them into action.
Even with the best plans in place, life can sometimes get in the way of you achieving your goals. Life throws you curveballs, or you get sidetracked with ...
It’s always a good idea to maintain healthy relationships with everyone you do business with. As someone who plays an important role in your finances, your accountant is definitely no exception.
Luckily, there are four really simple things you can start doing now that will help keep your accountant i...
On 1 January 2017, tax rates changed for working holidaymakers who are in Australia on a 417 or 462 visa. This is otherwise known as the ‘backpacker tax’.
What does the ‘Backpacker Tax’ mean for you as an Employer?
If you employ a working holidaymaker in Australia who holds a 417 or 462 Visa:
. Y...
Small businesses rarely have a dedicated marketing team, so building your small business brand is a crucial step to grow your business. A small business with strong brand equity has loyal customers and generally, more profit.
Think about Apple. Through building its brand equity, the tech giant is abl...
Showing your customers that you care is crucial for any small business. It’s what keeps them coming back to you and the reason they recommend you to others. With the rise of online shopping, people can now shop around, read reviews, and check out different prices all without having to deal with an a...
Small business productivity is challenging. Making sure each workday is productive is essential to move your business forward, especially when on most days, the clock strikes 5pm and you’re not even halfway through your to-do list.
No matter how hard you push yourself to get the job done, you can nev...
Small Business Labs from Emergent Research, who specialise in small business research have put out their predictions for the year ahead. These include upcoming trends in technology, social, and political changes and how they could affect business. I have handpicked a few I found most interestin...
Now’s the time when people decide what they are going to change or resolve to do in the New Year. For small business owners, this is the perfect time of year to get a bird’s eye view of your business’s progress, its current situation, and where it’s heading. Here are our tips for coming up with new ...
With the October 28 2016 deadline for the implementation of SuperStream looming, employees with 19 staff or less must act now. By that date, all employers must comply with the new SuperStream reporting method when making superannuation contributions to employees’ nominated accounts.
Through SuperStre...
The ATO has issued new PAYG tax scales which become effective from 1 October 2016. This will affect all businesses with employees and will require you to update your small business payroll software.
Cashflow Manager Gold and Wages Manager 10.0.2.0 which contain the new PAYG are no...
Julan Soft Furnishings specialise in all things windows – curtains, blinds and all the little accessories that go with them. This includes bedspreads, cushions and all the other little things that make a house a home.
Reconciling your bank accounts each month is one of the simplest ways to make sure your data is up to date and correct.
It ensures your financial statements are reflecting your sales and expense activities accurately, and it assists you with doing your tax return at the end of the financial year. For...
