First Class Accounts - Malvern

15/01/2022

As the starts many are finding themselves in need of government support as we move to the next stage of the .

This resource from .Gov.AU is excellent and very thorough. It breaks down what there is available for across each state in Australia.

Of all the supports made available to over the last 2 years which have you found to be the most helpful to you and your business?

Find government financial assistance and support for small business and sole traders.

12/01/2022

At the heart of there is the .

This Spotlight focuses on First Class Accounts (FCA) Yatala owner Jenny Cooper, who talks about how support from the FCA team allows her to give back to her community.

What are some of the wonderful ways you have found to engage and give back to your community?

Owner of First Class Accounts Yatala, Jenny Cooper, shares how owning your own business and giving back to your community...

12/01/2022

At the heart of everything does, there is the .

This Spotlight focuses on First Class Accounts (FCA) Yatala owner Jenny Cooper, who talks about how support from the FCA team allows her to give back to her community.

What are some of the wonderful ways you have found to engage and give back to your community?

Owner of First Class Accounts Yatala, Jenny Cooper, shares how owning your own business and giving back to your community...

10/01/2022

As we look forward to #2022 we all need to think about we look after ourselves, each other and our colleagues.

Given all the we've all had to endure over the last 2 years it can seem like an impossible task. It seems even harder when you consider how many of us are working virtually, our only connection is a or meeting. It all starts with looking after your own well-being (your bucket) that then allows you to tend to those around you.

How do you fill your bucket of ?

07/01/2022

are on the rise in Australia and are a target.

In , November of this year, Aussies were being asked to speak up and raise awareness, in an effort to reduce , educate businesses and prevent scams.

The scams range from online shopping and classified scams, threat-based scams and remote access scams, dodgy text messages, phishing scams, to Flu-bot which is where you get a scam text message about missed calls, voicemails or deliveries and if you click on the link it places software on your phone which can then gain access to your and .

Have you ever been scammed? to give others to have confidence to do so also. The (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) has some great resources for you.

Scams Awareness Week 2021 takes place 8-12 November. This Scams Awareness Week we’re encouraging everyone to start a conversation about scams.

05/01/2022

In order to look to the future, in , sometimes we need to look to the past.

It's been an epic 12 months for . We have all had to contend with some of the most challenging moments of our careers and in some cases, our lives. As puts it, has gone into beast mode.

We got leaner, tougher and a whole lot wiser. So let's look at what are in store for #2022.

Are you ready to take on the ?

Global survey reveals the top 10 things that small business owners are thinking right now. With commentary from leading accountants and bookkeepers too.

03/01/2022

Whether it's due to an increase in as we open up after or if your are needing to take time over to be with their family: are you needing to take on extra over the ?

If you do here's an important reminder: all workers are eligible for .

With that in mind, and to help avoid extra costs, the have explained the key things to know when it comes to super for new workers.

Remember to work out and pay super for new employees.

31/12/2021

For the discussion around may be one of the toughest conversations they'll ever have.

As the begins businesses are encouraged to come up with a for their . have put together some fantastic resources to help navigate this.

What's been the biggest for your ?

Can you mandate vaccines in the workplace? The government's encouraging everyone to get the jab, but what can and can't business owners do to help?

29/12/2021

After a very challenging two years, do you agree this is the best time to relax and reflect on #2020 and #2021?

As is always the way with a approaching, a new beginning is a time to think about what you want for your business in the future.

And it all starts with focusing on being your best self for #2022.

The habits you need to cultivate to set yourself up for success in 2022.

27/12/2021

For the small business owners out there, do you take time off over the Christmas holidays? Or do you work all the way through?

But one expert says that taking a break at this time of the year is actually good for business.

Even if you can't take a block of time off over the there are a lot of things you can do to temporarily disconnect from your . There are some great here on do this.

Do you have plans to take time off?

While most people look forward to a Christmas break, many business owners find it difficult to resist working through the festive season – but a business

25/12/2021

22/12/2021

has put together five for to avoid a tax headache this holidays.

It's tough running and maintaining a , especially in the lead up to Xmas and the , so it's important to know where you stand. So if you're having a party, buying gifts for your or make sure you read up on the best way to do this.

What's your main concern with this year?

Many employers are looking to bring a little bit of cheer to their employees this Christmas. But taxation can spoil the party for employers.