When you’re working in a small business, there are times when you need to save money, cut costs and do some things yourself. Hiring an external team member or service can be costly, so we can’t blame you when you opt to do something like bookkeeping yourself. After all, you’ve done your research and bought […]
What’s the Best Bookkeeping Software? Xero vs Myob vs Quickbooks
Xero Bookkeeping, Small Business BookkeepingHopefully you’ve had some time to read over and contemplate our recent article, Does Your Business Need Bookkeeping Software? And you should know by now whether or not you need a software solution to help take care of your business. If you’ve determined that you do need bookkeeping software for your business, now comes the […]
Does Your Business Need Bookkeeping Software?
Small Business BookkeepingWhen you’re running a business there’s always a lot going on. And many people find that you end up doing just as much administration work on the business as you do actual work. And there are so many bookkeeping software options on the market. They all have their pros and cons and they are all […]
3 Best Xero Add-Ons For Your Business
Xero Bookkeeping, StripeIn today’s world of technology and customisation, the idea of using a program or software that’s simply ‘one size fits all’ is just not good enough. Why should you have to use bookkeeping software that only does nearly everything that you need in this day and age? That’s exactly how Xero feels too. Xero is […]
The Most Common Bookkeeping Mistakes – And How to Avoid Them
Small Business Bookkeeping, Xero BookkeepingWhen it comes to bookkeeping for your small business, you may be surprised to find that there’s a lot more detail than you bargained for! You’ll also end up learning more about the ATO and where your money can end up than you ever thought possible. So when you’re running a business, there’s a lot […]
6 Reasons Your Small Business Needs a Bookkeeper
Small Business BookkeepingWhen you’re working in a small business, there are times when you need to save money, cut costs and do some things yourself. Hiring an external team member or service can be costly, so we can’t blame you when you opt to do something like bookkeeping yourself. After all, you’ve done your research and bought […]
GST & BAS Audits
Audits, Xero BookkeepingIf you’re running a business, you know that you need to suddenly become an expert on taxes, bookkeeping and how to keep everything in order and ready to go at tax time. Other than keeping your receipts and invoices, one of the most important things that you need to organise is GST and BAS. Goods […]
Stripe vs Square vs PayPal – What’s Best For Your Business
Xero Bookkeeping, StripeWhen you’re taking payments for your business, you’ll need a payment gateway. And there a lot ot chose from! You’ll find time and again that there are about 3 main options – and you’ll need find the right one for you. We’ll explore Stripe vs Square vs Paypal in depth to help you make the […]
The Super Guarantee Charge (SGC)
AuditsPaying your employees super is compulsory. You know that. But do you know all the ins and outs and financial penalties you’ll face if you aren’t paying the Super Guarantee to your employees correctly? A word of warning before you get stuck in – this article contains quite a number of abbreviations. So make sure […]
Single Touch Payroll For Small Businesses
NewsIf your business has more than four employees, it means that as of 1 July 2019 you’ll be required to regularly report your employee payroll information through Single Touch Payroll. Those with over 20 employees should already be using STP. Those with fewer than 4 will be required to still use STP, however quarterly instead […]
The 5 Types of ATO Audits Small Business Owners Should Be Aware Of
AuditsIt’s coming towards tax time again and you know what that means! Not only will you be needing to get everything in order to file your taxes, but you could be up for an audit. There are five types of audits that small businesses need to be aware of, because they can come up at […]