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Top tips and methods for setting goals

by Susan Davies | Jan 8, 2023 | Goals

Setting goals is essential in life and business as they provide you with direction. Several people lately have said that they struggle with setting goals, so we have put together a list of our top tips and methods for setting goals. Method 1 - SMART Goals The SMART...

5 reasons why every business should have a budget

by Susan Davies | Dec 1, 2022 | Budgeting

No matter how big or small the business, one thing successful businesses have in common is an effective and well thought out budget. While having a budget is not mandatory, it is best practice as it allows you to effectively financial manage your...

Christmas is coming – is your business ready?

by Susan Davies | Nov 2, 2022 | Christmas

Don't shoot the messenger but in case you haven't realised, Christmas is coming! And fast! The lead-up to Christmas can often seem like a blur between all the parties and gatherings, shopping, and the excitement (or relief) of having some time off. Regardless,...

Mental Health for Small Business

by Susan Davies | Oct 3, 2022 | Mental Health

Owning a small business can be extremely rewarding. However, it can also be a struggle. It can be isolating with worries about managing all the responsibilities that owning a small business entails, which can in turn affect your mental health. October is Mental Health...

eInvoicing – are you using it in your business?

by Susan Davies | Aug 28, 2022 | eInvoicing

There has been a lot of hype in the media regarding eInvoicing lately, so what is it and how can you use it in your business to save time and money? What is eInvoicing eInvoicing or Electronic Invoicing is a way to automatically exchange invoice details through...

TPAR – What is it and are you required to lodge

by Susan Davies | Jul 30, 2022 | Reporting Obligations

Some days it feels like the list of obligations never ends for small business owners. One of these obligations is TPAR, however, it does not apply to all businesses, so you need to ensure it does not get overlooked. What is TPAR Taxable payments annual report or...

Changes to Superannuation effective from 1 July 2022

by Susan Davies | Jun 8, 2022 | Superannuation

The end of the financial year is fast approaching. There are some important changes to superannuation that come into effect from 1 July 2022 which all businesses need to be prepared for. Minimum Earnings Threshold Currently, an adult employee must earn a...

Director Identification Numbers are now required – do you have yours?

by Susan Davies | May 11, 2022 | Directors, Uncategorized

Do you have a Director Identification Number? In November 2021, the Australian Business Registry Service (ABRS) introduced a requirement for all company directors to hold a director ID. A director ID number is a unique identifier that a director will apply...

Sustainability – why small business should care

by Susan Davies | Apr 22, 2022 | Sustainability

22 April is Earth Day. The official theme for 2022 is “Invest in our Planet”. We need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone...