Prepare now for your quarterly superannuation guarantee (SG) contribution lodgement. Most superannuation clearing houses (including SuperStream compliant software companies) require payment by the 14th of the month in order to distribute the funds to the relevant super funds for each employee. If you use the ATO Small business Clearing House (SBSCH) you have until the […]
Your Monthly Activity Statement (BAS) Is Due On The 21st
Your monthly activity statement is due by the 21st of this month. Use the following checklist to make sure you are ready for lodgement day: Have you allocated all bank transactions to the correct accounts? Have you verified that the bank balance listed in your accounting software matches the balance in your bank account? Do […]
Understanding Your Revenue Drivers
For your business to make money, you need to generate revenue. You produce revenue through your usual business activity, by making sales, getting your invoices paid, or taking cash from paying customers. So, the better you are at selling your products/services and bringing money into the business, the higher your revenue levels will be. But […]
The Wage Subsidy Extension – What You Need To Know
By now, many businesses that have been affected by COVID-19 have applied for support through the wage subsidy. If you are one of them, keep in mind that the subsidy comes with specific conditions. We want to help you keep your business afloat and keep your team together. If anything changes that may affect your […]
Reinventing Your Product And Service Offering Post-Covid
During times of crisis, we’re forced to reinvent the way we work and what we work on to remain sustainable. From technology adoption to product innovation and blowing up stale processes, a crisis forces us to start with a fresh page and plan for a better, more resilient business. Four ways to reinvent your […]
Reopen For Business – Planning Template
In March 2020, the Prime Minister announced the new National COVID-19 Coordination Commission (NCCC) to minimise and mitigate the impact of the global pandemic on jobs and businesses and to facilitate fast social and economic recovery. The Commission has released a template that businesses can use to plan for reopening operations while keeping the workplace healthy, safe […]
Tax Tips For Individuals
Although your tax return is not due for a few months yet, the end of the financial year is nearing…have you captured all your work-related deductible expenses to make the most of your 2020 tax return? Income The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) automatically receives information from your employers about salary and wages that you have […]
Reduce Your Debtor Days And Improve Your Cashflow
Managing the gap between the receiving money into your business and paying money out of your business is vital for sustaining viability. Debtor days is the average number of days taken for a business to receive payment for goods or services. Keeping track of the average number of days for a business to receive payment […]
Tax Tips For Self-managed Superannuation Funds
Having a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) gives you control and flexibility over how you make investments and prepare for retirement. It’s important to get your deductions and record keeping correct for the SMSF audit process and the tax return, as there are strict laws governing SMSFs. An SMSF must be set up as a trust […]
