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Does Your Small Business Need to Lodge a BAS?

In Bookkeeping Basics | Posted 2 weeks ago, 13/01/2020 at 4:20pm

Small Business Tax: Lodging your BAS is not difficult if you’ve kept your books organised. We are here to answer frequently asked questions, including which small businesses need to register for BAS, how to lo lodge and benefit from it.

Organise Your Small Business Finances With These Simple Steps

In Industry News | Posted 16/12/2019 at 2:03pm

Take the steps necessary to keep your personal finances and expenses separate from your business and learn to understand the state of your business's financial affairs.

10 Simple Cost Reduction Tips for Better Business in The New Year

In Bookkeeping Basics | Posted 04/12/2019 at 2:34pm

Running a business is hard work, especially in today’s climate. Although Christmas brings a sudden surge in sales which make you feel like all of your business troubles have disappeared, the New Year stands as a troubling reminder of financial hardships. So, how do you recover from financial troubles from the previous year? Well, it’s all about cost reduction, cost reduction, cost reduction. So, knuckle down and put some of these saving strategies to the test.

Is Your Business Ready To Expand? Top 10 Signs To Look Out For

In Bookkeeping Basics | Posted 19/11/2019 at 7:35pm

It might be the perfect time to seize the opportunity and dive into expanding your small business - a new phase that comes with its own set of challenges and risks. Here is how to find out if your company is ready to grow.

What’s On The Horizon For Shoebox Books

In Bookkeeping Basics | Posted 06/11/2019 at 1:54pm

We were lucky enough to share our story on the front cover of Courier Mail! Thank you for following our journey and success over the years. Keep an eye out for all the amazing projects we have in store for the future.

ATO Small Business Income Tax Report: Are You Claiming ALL Possible Business Expenses?

In Latest News | Posted 05/11/2019 at 6:41pm

The ATO has recently reported that nearly 90% of businesses pay their taxes voluntarily or with little intervention from the ATO. While that’s much-appreciated recognition, tax time hurts many small business owners. Come time to do your tax return, are you claiming all of your business expenses?

Hacks To Improve your Cash Flow

In Bookkeeping Basics | Posted 17/10/2019 at 4:12pm

Here are our top hacks to help you keep on top of your books, and avoid a costly cash flow crisis. It’s worth the investment to sharpen your bookkeeping game so you can stress less, and enjoy focusing on growing your business.

Top 10 Best Investment Apps for Australians

In Industry News | Posted 16/10/2019 at 7:04pm

If you’re new to investing and are looking to open an investment portfolio it can be intimidating. So we’ve collated some of the best investment apps for Australians and some background info on the fees, inclusions and other important facts that will benefit you.

Women Winning In Finance

In Bookkeeping Basics | Posted 18/09/2019 at 2:11pm

The finance industry has morphed over these last 50 years. Today, women represent nearly half of the financial service industry. In 2016, 52.6% of the finance industry in Australia was represented by women. This year we’re taking a look at women who have achieved great things in the industry.

Australia’s Wealthiest Women

In Bookkeeping Basics | Posted 13/09/2019 at 3:14pm

Ladies (and gents) Forbes has once again released the 2019 rich list of Australia’s 50 wealthiest people. We tend to hear a lot about high profile mogul men such as Packer and Palmer, so let’s celebrate some of the wealthiest millionaire and billionaire ladies in our midst.

Keep Track Of Your Super

In Bookkeeping Basics | Posted 19/08/2019 at 2:15pm

It’s easy to forget about your super once it’s set up… but it’s actually quite important for us to keep track of our super fund, especially if we’re between jobs, have a change in personal details or are injured. Read on to learn more about tips for managing your super fund.

Guide to Understanding Your Accountant

In Bookkeeping Basics | Posted 06/08/2019 at 2:05pm

Even if you have a bookkeeper to handle the financial aspects of your business, you might not always clearly understand them as numbers and accounting terms can be confusing. We’ve broken down some terms that you might encounter when discussing your business with them.

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