by Emma Hahnel | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Accounting can sometimes feel like a foreign language, full of technical terms and acronyms. But understanding the basics can make managing your business a lot easier — and helps you have more meaningful conversations with your accountant. Here’s a handy glossary of...
by Emma Hahnel | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
As a business owner, selling your business is the final step in a long journey. It’s not just a financial transaction—it’s often the point where years of work are converted into retirement savings, investment funds, or simply the freedom to move on. But one thing that...
by Emma Hahnel | Nov 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the most common traps for small business owners is mixing personal spending with business money. While it might seem harmless to pay a personal bill from the company account or dip into business funds when cash is tight at home, doing so can create messy...
by Emma Hahnel | Nov 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
As the festive season approaches, many Australian businesses start planning Christmas parties and end-of-year rewards for staff. While it’s a great time to show appreciation, it’s important to understand the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications—especially when...
by Emma Hahnel | Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
No one wants to get a call (or letter) from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) saying they’re under review. While most small businesses do the right thing, the ATO uses advanced data-matching and analytics to identify tax returns that don’t quite add up. Here are...
by Emma Hahnel | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Falling behind on tax or BAS payments can happen to any business — especially when cash flow is tight. In the past, the ATO was more flexible in allowing payment plans to be set up. But recently, it’s become noticeably harder to arrange them, and the conditions can be...
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