Mark Cassettari has worn many professional hats during his career. From chef, taxi driver, and lawn-mowing business owner, to his…
Small business success stories | Philippe Leban: why an FCA bookkeeper is an essential ingredient for a successful restaurant.
After 25 years of working as a chef in world famous restaurants, Philippe Leban decided to open his own eatery….
Small business tips for stress free holidays
Many people will take a break for Christmas and New Year – but not many of those will be…
Small business success stories | Pat Williamson: how hiring an FCA bookkeeper helped me build a stronger business
For many small businesses, the decision to hire a bookkeeper can be a tough one. There’s a lot to…
How to keep motivated for business success
If you’re running a business you’ll know it’s lonely at the top — but it’s often on your shoulders…
Secret Life of Bookkeepers | Kelly Wallace: how caring for rescue animals makes running my business less stressful
Small business owner Kelly Wallace has been on quite a journey. After being made redundant in 2008, she took…
Novated Leasing: Frequently Asked Questions
Novated leasing has been booming in popularity. A three-way salary sacrificing arrangement, novated leases enable employees to get a new…
How we helped the Youngs turn bad luck into business success
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…