Same Day Super is here — is your payroll keeping up?
If you employ staff, this one already applies to you. Since 1 July 2026, super has to be paid on the same day as wages — every single pay run. No more quarterly.
Read more →Online purchases — how does this affect my business?
Buying supplies from Amazon or other online marketplaces? Most of those sellers are overseas suppliers who can't or won't provide a valid GST tax invoice. And that order confirmation email? It's not proof of purchase.
Read more →What records do I really need to keep?
The ATO requires you to keep records of every business transaction. But what does that actually look like in practice? And what happens when a supplier doesn't give you a proper receipt?
Read more →What is your time really costing you?
You didn't start your business to spend your evenings hunched over a spreadsheet. But that's where a lot of small business owners end up. Here's the thing nobody tells you: doing your own books isn't free.
Read more →Bookkeeper vs accountant — what's the difference and which one do you need?
Bookkeeper and accountant don't mean the same thing. Your bookkeeper keeps the engine running day to day. Your accountant steps in at the bigger milestones. You usually need both.
Read more →BAS Agent vs bookkeeper — what's the difference and why does it matter?
Not all bookkeepers are the same. A BAS Agent is registered with the Tax Practitioners Board and can legally lodge your BAS. An unregistered bookkeeper can't — and if they do, they're breaking the law.
Read more →Coming up to EOFY? Two articles worth revisiting closer to 30 June
Your EOFY checklist — 5 things to do before 30 June
End of financial year sneaks up fast. One minute it's March, the next it's June and your accountant is chasing you for records. Here are 5 things to sort before 30 June.
Read more →5 signs your books need attention before 30 June
If someone asked you right now how much your business has made this year — could you answer? If you feel a knot in your stomach when you think about opening Xero, that's the sign.
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