By Milton Young, First Class Accounts Tullamarine, Franchisee of the Year 2020 Small businesses are winners in the Federal budget…
4 essential steps to follow before hiring staff
By John Dyke The journey from sole trader to small business employer includes one of the steepest learning curves for…
A small business that focuses on creating a meaningful life.
Most people, when they think of starting up a ‘lifestyle business’, think of only working a few hours a day,…
Single Touch Payroll
Are you aware of the ATO’s introduction of Single Touch Payroll? Single Touch Payroll (STP) is the biggest compliance undertaking…
Celebrating the potential of the New Year
A shiny fresh new year is once again upon us. There is something magical about this time of year. Be…
Tuning off and taking a break this holiday period
Owning a small business is hard work. There is always a hefty to-do list, and even after you’ve finished your…
How to grow your bookkeeping business.
Growing your business can seem a bit like the chicken or the egg scenario: What comes first, the clients, or…
How we turned this father and daughter’s business dream into a reality
Father and daughter Eamon Rogers and Niamh Campbell dreamt of running their own business. Eamon’s company was going through a…
Small business success stories | Paula O’ Sullivan: how hiring a bookkeeper gave me the gift of time
In 2012, Paula O’Sullivan wanted to swap her high-stress job for a career with reasonable working hours and more family-friendly…
5 ways to improve your business cash flow
We all know that cash is King. No matter how great your business model is, or how profitable your business…
How To Refinance Your ATO Debt And Why It Matters More Than Ever
Earlier this year the Federal Government announced its plans to enable the ATO to disclose small business tax debt information…
A chat with Irene Latoa from First Class Accounts North Wollongong
When Irene Latoa made the leap from corporate high flyer to small business owner, finding herself part of a supportive,…
Top Tips for EOFY – First Class Faves
Welcome to the June edition of First Class Faves. With the end of the financial year on our doorstep, we…
Payroll reminders for the end of the financial year
It’s always a great feeling when your small business grows large enough to take on new staff. It’s an unequivocal…
Take advantage of the Federal Budget $20,000 tax write-off
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d be well aware of what the 2015 Federal Budget means for small…