by Emma Hahnel | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
For many small business owners, Excel and Google Sheets have been the go-to tools for tracking income, expenses and cash flow. They’re familiar, flexible, and “free.” But the world of accounting has changed — and relying on spreadsheets alone can hold your business...
by Emma Hahnel | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Being a company director comes with real legal responsibilities — and one of the most important (and often misunderstood) is your personal liability for PAYG withholding, GST and superannuation. If your company falls behind on these ATO obligations, you might receive...
by Emma Hahnel | Jan 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
When it comes to ATO record-keeping rules, most business owners fall into one of two camps: the ones who keep every scrap of paper “just in case,” and the ones who cross their fingers and hope their accounting software is doing all the heavy lifting. The truth sits...
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...
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