4 things to look for when engaging a bookkeeper

Bookkeepers were outraged by a rather ill-informed and offensive article published by Accountants Daily – 8 things to look for when selecting a bookkeeper to collaborate with. It was directed at accountants thinking about collaborating with bookkeepers. It could also be considered when clients are engaging a bookkeeper. The article unfortunately made some sweeping generalisations, included […]

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Are your suppliers registered for GST?

As a bookkeeper, I’ve come across many situations where a new supplier has provided what looks like a legitimate Tax Invoice where they’ve quoted an ABN and are charging for GST. Looks okay, so many would assume it’s okay, pay their supplier, and claim the GST credit. However, if your supplier is not registered for […]

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What competing in obstacle races has taught me about business

Business can be just like an obstacle course There’s something strangely satisfying about running 10-20km through mud, under barbed wire, through creeks that are so cold they take your breath away, over shear walls and through fire. Getting to the end and knowing that you’ve pushed yourself both physically and mentally comes with an enormous […]

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Why you should take a break from your business

As a bookkeeper in business, my end of financial year is all about payment summaries, TPAR, superannuation, payroll tax, stocktakes, financial reporting and BAS – repeated 80 times! Suffice to say, July and August are pretty hectic months for me with many business deadlines to meet. This is two months of the year when my […]

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Top 5 ways to manage workplace distractions

Whether we work from home, or a mobile or fixed office, workplace distractions are everywhere … checking out what’s happening on Facebook, ducking out for groceries, housework, connecting with friends, getting caught up on office gossip, wasting time on trivial tasks when we have deadlines to meet, spending too much unproductive time in meetings, pushing […]

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Spring clean your business

Spring is a time of new growth; and out with the old and in with the new; and a great time to spring clean! It’s supposedly the impetus for spring-cleaning your home (although I often don’t get that memo) but spring-cleaning your business can happen in any season! If I’ve finished a hectic project, I […]

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Being the perfect mum, wife and business woman – whatever that is!

Do you ever wonder what it’s all for? Do you sometimes think it would be easier to pack it all in and go back to work for someone else rather than for yourself? I’m sure many women in business feel that way at some point. We put way too much pressure on ourselves to be […]

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Dealing With Small Business Overwhelm

Running a small business and a household – there can be a fine line between chaos and calm. Some days small business runs like a well oiled machine. Other days, the machine should have stayed unplugged! There are over 2 million SMEs in Australia. SMEs employ 70% of the Australian workforce Over 31% of small […]

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There’s a Problem With Your Bookkeeper

Is your bookkeeper an asset or a liability? I’ve been a professional bookkeeper and BAS Agent for over 15 years. I’ve worked with many business owners in a number of different industries who’ve either never had bookkeepers in the past, and some where I’ve taken over from a previous bookkeeper. In my experience, the bookkeeping […]

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Meet the Woman Behind ‘Miss Efficiency Bookkeeping’

Sarah Stein is the woman behind Miss Efficiency Bookkeeping. Sarah knows all too well the detours and road-blocks that business owners can encounter on the journey of running a business. And that’s where her passion comes from – seeing business owners manoeuvre around those obstacles and forge their own path to run a successful business. […]

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Reigniting Your Business Passion

One of my favourite business topics is reigniting your business passion. I get pretty excited about my business – I’m a bookkeeper, so exciting isn’t probably the word that springs to mind about my profession.  I love the feeling of starting with a disorganised puzzle and ending with everything in its place, just where it […]

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End of Financial Year Project Plan

Are you ready for end of financial year? Why wait until the end of the financial year to get your accounts in order. You can start preparing at any time throughout the year. Before End of Financial Year – Review Business Progress Review Profit & Loss to end March/April   – Check with your trusted advisor […]

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