Business Updates

Starting 1 October 2026, Australian businesses will no longer be allowed to add surcharges to card payments. Here is what this means for your pricing and how to prepare.

You know you need one, but what does a bookkeeper actually do all day? Here’s a plain-English look at the work that keeps your numbers accurate, your tax bill lower, and your stress levels down.

Not every bookkeeper is legally allowed to prepare and lodge your BAS, and getting this wrong can land squarely on you. Here’s what BAS Agent registration actually means, and why it matters more than you’d think.

Running a business is hard enough without the ATO catching you by surprise. From the new Payday Super rules to the quarter-by-quarter lodgement dates (and the extra breathing room a BAS agent can buy you), here’s everything you need to stay ahead this year, without losing a weekend to it.

Award interpretation, super deadlines, STP reporting, payroll has more traps than most owners realise, and they’re rarely cheap. Here’s what to watch for so a small mistake doesn’t turn into a big one.

Every platform has fans and every platform has flaws. Before you commit to one for the next few years of your business, here’s the honest, no-fluff comparison we wish more people gave you.

Cloud accounting means your books can be in expert hands without anyone setting foot in your office. If you’re still picturing bookkeeping as a filing cabinet and a weekly visit, it’s time for an update.

When you’re running a business and a household at the same time, ATO deadlines have