You have the right to direct employees to take annual leave during a Christmas/New Year shut down. However, as of 1 May 2023, if you employ a person covered by a modern award, you will need to check whether you need to meet the new notice requirements to exercise that right.

If you’re sick of dealing with the shoebox full of receipts it could be time you considered hiring a bookkeeper. Here are ten questions to ask before you do… plus we provide you with all the answers from AIM - saving you the time and hassle of even needing to ask!

Yes, that is right, on most Xero plans, Hubdoc is included in the cost of your Xero subscription. Hubdoc also works with other accounting programs too, for a small cost.

Do you have Contractors or do you have Employees? Do you know the difference?

If you are in business with employees I am hoping you know about your obligations when it comes to paying super (if you don’t please call me ASAP!). However, do you know what your obligations are if you do not pay the compulsory super guarantee amount by the due date?

Ever wished you knew more about budgeting, super or taxation?

As a small business owner in the financial services industry this question now seems more important to me than in my younger years.