Back in 2015, a streak of bad luck forced Milton and Nadia Young to take stock of life and…
Secret life of bookkeepers | Jeff Philips: the mountaineer with a head for numbers
Jeff Phillips isn’t your typical bookkeeper. He’s trekked some of the world’s most famous mountain trails and survived near-death…
How to find success in business failure
While failure has become more socially acceptable and entrepreneurs are willing to talk about their struggles, setbacks in business still…
Why it’s okay to say no to new business
‘No’ isn’t a common word in a typical business owner’s lexicon because it would be mad to turn away…
Secret life of bookkeepers | John and Lorelle Dyke: how bird watching can help your business fly
After 10 years working 24/7 in their bookkeeping business, husband and wife team John and Lorelle Dyke were close…
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…
Don Doolan – 2017 Franchisee of the Year
We at First Class Financial Group are pleased to announce Don Doolan as our 2017 Franchisee of the Year. Don,…
From expats to bookkeepers, how the Reids found a new business adventure with us.
After 12 years working overseas in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Cambodia, and Papua New Guinea in senior economic and accounting…
How to get your business into peak shape this financial year
A lot of business owners will set new financial year goals – but good intentions fall away into old…
Secret Life of Bookkeepers | Leanne Noske: why quilting makes good business sense
How can the hobby of turning tiny pieces of fabric into warm works of art help solve businesses financial…
The causes and cures of small business stress
Starting and running a small business isn’t for the faint of heart, and often it’s the stories of those…
To fix or not to fix? That is the question… Or is there another way?
“Mortgage”. It’s origins are Latin and literally mean a “death pledge”. It can certainly feel like that sometimes. So how…
From shaky start to soaring success, how Don achieved his business dream with our help.
Don had no bookkeeping experience when he became a First Class Accounts franchisee, but he did have burning ambition to…
Secret life of bookkeepers | Jules Hardie: a fitness fanatic who lives on a tropical island
Anyone who thinks bookkeeping is boring needs to meet Jules Hardie. With a shock of blonde hair, bright green eyes,…
How to run a bookkeeping business on the road
Ever wanted to travel around the country but keep your business going? Well, it’s very much possible. We all dream…