Covid-19 Shutdown Support
Business cash grants and income support for SA lock-down Unfortunately here we are again in another lock-down. This time it's a bit more serious and almost every business has been forced to close the doors and stand down staff. While some of the details are still thin on the [...]
Christmas Parties & Gifts
A question we are constantly asked this time of year is how should you treat staff Christmas parties and gifts in the lead up to the holidays? This can be a complex issue. For most businesses, there are really three questions you need to consider. Is the cost tax-deductible [...]
Are you bringing your A game or your O game?
Success in sport is all about playing your A game. Being the best you can be through preparation and training leading up to the game, as well as through your actions during and after the game - showing modesty and humility in success and graciousness in defeat. If everyone [...]
Single Touch Payroll (STP)
Single Touch Payroll, also called STP or one touch payroll, is an initiative from the ATO to encourage frequent salary reporting. This means you’ll be required to report salaries and wages, PAYG withholdings, and superannuation, every time you pay your employees. From 1 July 2018, STP became mandatory for [...]
Keep yourself and your business safe online
Everyone seems to be bombarded with fake invoice emails from Telstra, Optus, AGL, Xero and the list goes on. Some of the invoices look legitimate however all it takes is one false click and suddenly you have inadvertently loaded some malware on your computer. Malware once installed can be [...]
MYOB product support to end
MYOB have recently announced that as of 30th September 2019 they will no longer provide features, patches, compliance updates or product support for AccountRight Classic (sometimes known as v19) in Australia and New Zealand. This announcement also applies to all MYOB Desktop versions including MYOB Premier editions. It was bound to happen [...]