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First Class Accounts Gippsland

Locality: Sale, Victoria

Phone: +61 400 850 400

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25.01.2022 This one goes out to all small business owners - having your business run when you are not there IS achievable. Heres how you can make it happen:

25.01.2022 Recent months have presented an extraordinary challenge for small retailers via a global pandemic that few couldve comprehended and even fewer couldve prepared for. But light is appearing at the end of the tunnel. As Australia tentatively and carefully reopens, retailers should be planning for how theyll approach the post-lockdown retail landscape.

23.01.2022 Is your business and personal finance wrapped up together? If so, now might be the time to consider decoupling. Heres three benefits of decoupling personal and business finances:

23.01.2022 Sweaty palms, blank stares, technology fails theres no denying pitching for new business is stressful. Speaking from experience, its also a little soul-crushing when your (objectively brilliant) proposal gets the thumbs down. Thankfully, pitching is a skill that can be learnt. And with practice, planning and a little insider know-how, your presentations will soon be pitch-perfect. Heres how to win a pitch according to the people that (almost) always do.

23.01.2022 This is a bit of a long read, but a really interesting article on the history and future of The Office. Where will we be in 20 years? Is open-plan the way to go, or do we go back to partitions and quiet spaces..? Ultimately an office space affects both how employees feel and how they perform, so in the name of great work, we should probably pay attention to it

22.01.2022 Theres no denying that technology has streamlined the process of providing quality service to customers. However, with the constant evolution of technology, its hard to know which ones are worth investing into. Here are a few simple ways to ensure that youre utilising technology in the right ways to best serve your business.

22.01.2022 While for some workers the office Christmas party (or non-denominational end-of-year party) is something to dread, for others its a welcome opportunity to eat, drink and be merry. Either way, weve got you covered with this definitive list of office party dos and donts to make sure you have fun, while avoiding any career-derailing festive faux pas - regardless of whether youre the boss or an employee.

21.01.2022 55 per cent of Australians have either directly purchased goods through social media, or been influenced by something they saw there to make a purchase later on, with the average spend being $860 each per year through various social platforms. One in five of those polled in the ING survey, admitted they considered buying something every time they scroll through their social feed. If your business is online, social media shopping looks like something you need to get your head around ASAP!

21.01.2022 Understanding leave entitlements is essential for small business owners. The Australian Federal Court recently handed down a ruling that may have widespread ramifications for many employers across Australia. Be sure to contact your bookkeeper to work through your employment options.

18.01.2022 Sometimes its good to be reminded of the basics when it comes to preventing cyber crime. Its easy to get complacent and assume it will never happen to you, so the ATO has prepared 6 simple ways you can protect your business.

17.01.2022 Starting a business can be risky endeavour. But starting a business that allows you the freedom to roam AND is good for the environment, well thats a story worth sharing.

16.01.2022 ATO assistant commissioner Peter Holt reiterated that cash is increasingly giving way to digital payment methods due to their convenience, and as such, businesses that operate solely in cash can actually be limiting their sales capacity...

16.01.2022 A Small Business Insights Report by XERO found that 30 percent of businesses still lodge their BAS statements in paper form, while 14 percent of small businesses use no IT in their accounting functions. Scary stats in this Digital Age. Dont get left behind, its time to look at updating your bookkeeping processes...

16.01.2022 Why having a trained bookkeeper involved in your payroll is so important: The ambiguity around awards and legislation and the rate at which they are being amended make it one of the most complex areas of business administration."

15.01.2022 For many retail and hospitality businesses, the Christmas period is the busiest time of the year. Yet, for others it is often the quietest. So how can you help the business survive the quiet season?

14.01.2022 Sometimes it's good to be reminded of the basics when it comes to preventing cyber crime. It's easy to get complacent and assume it will never happen to you, so the ATO has prepared 6 simple ways you can protect your business.

13.01.2022 Despite corporate trends towards dressing more casually, staff uniforms are absolutely critical to certain industry sectors. For business owners, achieving the right look is integral for making your brand stand out in an increasingly competitive market.

12.01.2022 Its only a month until the Silly Discounting Season begins. Click Frenzy drops on us on 12 November, followed by Black Friday on 29 November and Cyber Monday on 2 December. Christmas comes afterwards and the checkouts will be a-ringing. However, according to Inside Retails Australian Retail Outlook, 49% of Australian retailers consider discounting one of the biggest challenges facing them. Price cutting is a more significant concern than rental overheads and labour costs. Heres some tips on how to offer discounts without killing your business...

12.01.2022 Small businesses have always been the backbone of our country and First Class Accounts bookkeepers are committed to working with their clients to strengthen their financial position and help them keep their business accounts up-to-date and compliant as we adapt and move forward.Dont go it alone - as we can help you to be resilient.First Class Accounts helps small businesses by providing accurate, compliant and local bookkeeping services, and is proudly Australias largest bookkeeping network

10.01.2022 An interesting take on the art of selling with added small gifts, those we think are inconsequential but... are they..?

09.01.2022 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is announcing special arrangements this year due to COVID-19 to make it easier for people to claim deductions for working from home. The new arrangement will allow people to claim a rate of 80 cents per hour for all their running expenses, rather than needing to calculate costs for specific running expenses.

09.01.2022 Running job interviews is something some business operators take in their stride, while others dread them. Regardless of how you feel about conducting an interview, you can become more effective with these pointers from Renae Smith.

09.01.2022 The tax tips you need to keep afloat during COVID-19: The governments stimulus package and financial benefit schemes have been well received and there is a lot that business owners can do to help keep themselves afloat during this time.

08.01.2022 Home alone, out of work, or always dreamed of testing your entrepreneurial skills? Here is food for thought for those willing to take calculated risks and seize opportunities.

08.01.2022 Running a solo business can be a bit of a roller coaster ride. One minute you are up to your eyeballs in work, wondering how you are going to get it all done AND sleep, and the next you are scrambling around for clients, worrying how you will pay the bills. Its enough to seriously consider rejoining the workforce (OK, only joking)! Heres how to get through those quiet times productively with reduced stress.

06.01.2022 Adapting your offering, taking a pivot in a new direction or expanding what you already know to an online audience are some of the most common paths agile businesses have taken in response to COVID-19. While changes to your business may have to happen quickly, the planning phase is equally important. With that in mind here are four key steps to consider to assist with your business pivot.

05.01.2022 If you are a small business owner, you should be virtually living for a budget. For good reason too, there are many rewards for savvy financial management and accurate forecasting. We assume you have the basics of budgeting and budgeting tools laid down already, so soak up a few tips on how to improve your budgeting.

03.01.2022 The early days of starting a small business are full of excitement and never short of change. The opportunities seem endless and the world is your oyster when your brand is yet to be established. But its important to have a clear vision to stay true to when you start a small business, to avoid buckling under pressure when competitors try to muscle in.

01.01.2022 A YouGov study from December last year revealed that 80% of small business owners are worried about cash flow. And in a recent Facebook poll, 70% of respondents said they worry about lack of money more than three times a week. Robert Gerrish, founder of Flying Solo says nothing kills the question (or anxiety) like making a plan.