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Payday Superannuation Is Coming: What It Means for Employers
The Big Shift: From Quarterly to Payday Super From 1 July 2026, all Australian employers will be required to pay superannuation at the same time as wages — not quarterly. This upcoming reform, known as “payday superannuation”, is one of the most significant changes to the super system in recent years. It’s designed to ensure that employees receive their super on time, every time, and that businesses stay up to date with their obligations. Under the current system, most employ

Melanie Zander
Nov 13 min read


Should You Start a Business? A Practical Checklist for Australians
Starting a business is an exciting step — but before you dive in, it’s important to make sure you’ve covered the essentials. Here’s a...

Melanie Zander
Aug 192 min read


Why Timing Matters: What Your Accountant Needs to Know (and When)
Let’s talk timing. And let’s talk receipts. Two things that can either save your business from stress or sink you into admin overload...

Melanie Zander
Jun 304 min read


The 40% Rule – Why You Need to Start Putting Money Aside (and How to Do It)
If I could have a dollar for every time a client said, “I didn’t realise I’d owe that much tax,” I’d probably be looooonnnnnngggggg...

Melanie Zander
May 153 min read


Employees vs. Independent Contractors: Understanding the Differences
When hiring workers, businesses often need to decide whether to classify them as employees or independent contractors. This distinction...

Melanie Zander
Feb 175 min read


Understanding Your Financials: A Guide to Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets
As a business owner, understanding your financial reports—particularly your Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet —is essential for...

Melanie Zander
Nov 19, 20246 min read


Staying Proactive with Your Business: Keys to Avoiding ATO Scrutiny
As many of you may have seen in a recent ABC News article, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is ramping up efforts to recover $50...

Melanie Zander
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Marketing on a Shoestring
You may well be asking yourself, "What would an accounting firm know about marketing?" And it's true our day-to-day focus is on numbers,...

Melanie Zander
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Business Planning – Find a SIMPLE template
Benjamin Franklin first said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” But thousands of business gurus have employed this quote...

Melanie Zander
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Get Paid On Time! The Impact of Late Payments on your Business
A very common mistake for newer business owners is failure to understand the importance of getting paid on time. Honestly, what...

Melanie Zander
Feb 12, 20242 min read


Six Steps to Avoiding Bad Debt
Managing debt effectively is critical to your business’s survival. The way you handle invoicing and collections can mean the difference...

Melanie Zander
Oct 8, 20233 min read


Making Business Partnerships Work
Entering into a business partnership can boost your potential for success. The joining of complimentary skills sets, capital and ideas...

Melanie Zander
Sep 9, 20233 min read
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