What to do when customers don’t pay on time
You should try to do your best to make sure you get paid on time by putting some effort into the invoice and the process you have for payments. Modern…
Tax Debt and the Australian Taxation Office
During COVID the ATO was remarkably supportive of businesses and individuals and a lot of the normal policies concerning tax debt were put on hold. Because of that and because…
Getting ready for the End of the Financial Year
June the 30th is the last day of the financial year in Australia. That means it’s time to take stock of the year (literally and figuratively). But it’s also the…
Getting a Director Identification Number
So what is a directors ID and why do I have to have one? It is a unique ID number that is given to every director of an Australian company…
Taking On Your First Worker
I think we can all agree that the best thing about running a business is the endless paper work you have to put up with. (There may be one or…
Fuel tax credits – what is it and how can I claim for it
When ever you purchase fuel – part of the cost to you is the taxes - excise or customs duty levied on that fuel. Fuel Tax Credits give businesses a…
Employing working holiday makers
With international students and tourism set to resume (fingers crossed!), employers will once again be able to draw on a pool of ready workers. With so many industries facing critical…
Christmas and New Year check list for your business
A lot of businesses go into super overdrive over the Christmas and New Year period. Some are busier after Christmas than before and for others it can be the slow…
Direct Debit for Small Business
Direct debit is where you can take payments straight from your customer’s bank account. So it’s much more convenient for your customer (they don’t need to do anything - other…
Home Based Business Checklist
The first thing you need to do is consult your accountant or tax agent. There are a lot of questions you need to ask – but you won’t know what…