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One of the biggest misconceptions new business owners have is that one of these plates —bookkeeping— is a concern that you can quickly address on your way out the door. In reality, it’s a dynamic, ongoing process that requires dynamic, ongoing attention. And let’s be...
Why you shouldn’t use business accounts for personal expenses
When we published our piece on how many bank accounts your business should have, we were surprised to see how many Aussies were puzzled by this basic business bookkeeping tip. So, it might be interesting to know our best-practice advice around managing business and...
A remote bookkeeper’s guide to debt collection
No-one wants to be the happy-go-lucky one twiddling their thumbs and waiting for a payment to land, especially during the cost of living crisis we’re in. Plus, with recent research from Xero citing more small businesses are experiencing cash flow issues than ever...
How to create Xero budgets that actually work
However you celebrated the festive season just gone, our guess is that it was probably pretty expensive. So, as we head into 2024, just like you, budgets are on the brain of many small business owners. Of course, the first step to healthier money habits is mastering...
The easiest tricks to boost your cash flow fast
Last month, our blog on how to create a cash flow forecast was super popular with readers, and we received a lot of questions – obviously Aussies need more information on the role of cash flow in their small business bookkeeping! So, this month we’re expanding on...
What is cashflow forecasting and why does my bookkeeper keep nagging me about it?
If there were ever two words to strike uncertainty and confusion in the mind of any small business owner: they’d be ‘cashflow forecasting’. What the heck does it even mean, and why does my bookkeeper keep harping on about it? There’s a key thing to remember about cash...
Dext vs Hubdoc: What we love and why
As certified bookkeepers, we’re no strangers to time-poor business owners keeping a personal stash of crumpled receipts in their car glove box, and it’s a part of our job to make this simpler for them. So, let’s talk about managing expenses for a second – and what...
Single Touch Payroll: 5 tips to get set up and reporting now
Single Touch Payroll (STP) is, at its very core, designed to help busy business owners avoid the one thing that plagues them the most: sifting through mountains of crumpled payroll paperwork. So, with a fresh financial year now upon us, there’s no better time to get a...
Firmer forecasts, better compliance, happier employees? How Planday could be saving you stress and money.
From July 1, 2023, a key thing happened for small businesses that manage employees covered by a modern award: base rates went up by 5.75%. Add this obligation into your already complex workload of managing staff hours, leave entitlements, tax responsibilities and...
Virtual businesses: claiming WFH expenses and their methods explained
If you run a virtual business you know how much time and effort you spend to make it a success. Like some virtual businesses, you might be running your company with people spread out all across the country or even the world. Accounting and bookkeeping might be the...
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