Working from home has its perks (hello, comfy track pants and zero commute!), but did you know it can also save you money at tax time? Many small business owners – from virtual assistants and consultants to creative eCommerce entrepreneurs and boutique retailers –...
End of Financial Year (EOFY) is a whirlwind for any first-time startup owner. It’s exciting to close out your first year, but it’s also easy to overlook the less-obvious compliance tasks amid the chaos. Generic EOFY checklists usually mention things like stocktakes or...
As a bookkeeper, I spend a lot of time in the trenches with receipts, invoices, statements, and all the nitty-gritty that makes a business run smoothly. But just because we’re deep in the detail doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun with it. Inspired by The Sound of...
Your Shopify store is growing and your time, blood, sweat and tears is finally turning into profits… but as you are riding your best cashflow wave yet … you suddenly find out that you owe the ATO thousands of dollars in unpaid GST from the last three years. How did...
Charging GST without being Registered Isn’t Just a Mistake—it’s Illegal. It’s an easy trap to fall into, especially for small businesses and sole traders. Whether it’s due to confusion about the rules or poor advice, charging GST without being registered can lead to...
We know the juggle is real when running a small business! Between tax deadlines, BAS lodgements, and super payments, it’s easy for those key dates to sneak up on you. But here’s the thing—getting your calendar sorted now can save you a heap of stress later. Think...
