Tips and Tricks
Unlock Energy Savings for Your Business: A Guide to the QBEST Rebates Program
As a small business owner in Queensland, you’re constantly seeking avenues to operate more efficiently. Upgrading to energy-efficient devices is a prime method to considerably lower your power bills. The Queensland Government recognises this, and with the introduction of the Queensland Business Energy Savings Transformation (QBEST) Program, they aim to incentivise businesses like yours to…
4 Essential Tips to Ensure your NDIS Business Succeeds
Launching and managing a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) business can be a rewarding venture, but it comes with its unique challenges. To thrive in this specialised field, it’s essential to prioritise certain key elements that can make or break your business’s success. In this article, we’ll explore four critical factors to consider for ensuring…
The Benefits of a Pay As You Go (PAYG) Withholding Variation
Choosing to use a Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding variation, can provide property Investors the opportunity to optimise their cash flow by altering the amount of tax their employer withholds each pay cycle. This article sheds light on the mechanisms, benefits and the interplay of depreciation, in enhancing cash flow through a PAYG withholding…
Xero Beautiful Business Fund
Xero recently announced the launch of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund, a new initiative, backing small businesses for the future. What does this mean? Xero is offering more than NZ$750,000 in funding to Xero small business customers across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the US and will recognise companies who…
How to Get Your Investment Property Ready for the New Financial Year
How to Get Your Investment Property Ready for the New Financial Year August 17, 2023 | Property, Tips and Tricks As a property investor, the beginning of a new financial year is a prime moment to take a step back, assess your investment strategy, and make sure everything is in order. This article breaks down…
How to Avoid the Expensive Medicare Levy Surcharge for 2024
August 7, 2023 | Tax, Tips and Tricks The Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) is a charge for medium to high-income earners to pay in addition to the Medicare Levy. Similar to the Medicare Levy, the surcharge helps pay for the public health system encourages those who can afford it to take out a private health cover…
Bunnings Power Pass: The often overlooked Bunnings hack for small businesses
May 25, 2021 | Tips and Tricks Bunnings have a customer program called PowerPass which allows eligible customers to access discounts on certain products, track their purchases and simplify the returns/warranty process. It’s also possible to apply for a credit limit and book purchases up to a monthly account. For eligible small businesses, PowerPass is…
5 reasons why it is important to see your accountant before 30 June
May 19, 2021 | Tips and Tricks Does this sound like you? You are aware that 30 June is coming soon. You are not too worried about gathering all the tax documents for your accountant because you know that you have until May next year to lodge your tax return. You may still be paying…
What structure should I invest in?
April 1, 2021 | Tips and Tricks Good news! You are looking into your future and realising that putting your money in your savings account is not enough to fund your retirement. You are looking to start investing. You speak to your mates who’s told you to put your money in shares or properties. Perhaps…
Changing accountants – is my accountant the right fit for me?
September 18, 2020 | Tips and Tricks Looking to change accountants? There may be a number of reasons why you’ve come to this decision. The most common frustrations we hear from clients are: “My accountant takes weeks to get back to me” “My accountant charges by the hour and sends me surprise bills” “My accountant is…