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We are your non-traditional accountants helping your CREATIVE BUSINESS to grow without keeping you co

At The Pen Accounting, we offer bookkeeping and Accounting services in Surry Hills, Sydney that can be customised around the special needs of your business. Rather than split your focus between running your business and bookkeeping, you can trust us to handle the later as you focus on your operations. Expect from us a consistent financial process that will also cut down your finance and accounting costs.

01/09/2026

September is here, bringing spring sunshine, Father’s Day and a few important business deadlines. 🌼

Save this post and add the dates that apply to your calendar:

📌 7 September: NSW payroll tax
📌 21 September: Monthly BAS/IAS lodgement
📌 30 September: PAYG summary and TFN reporting, where applicable

A little planning now means fewer last-minute scrambles later. If you’re unsure which obligations apply to your business, speak with your accountant.

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31/08/2026

Spring has sprung 🌼

A fresh season is a good excuse to clear the clutter, reset your goals and check in on the numbers behind your business.

Because before we know it, the shops will have Christmas decorations out… actually, they probably already do. 😅

Here’s to brighter days and a strong finish to the year.

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26/08/2026

There is no magic revenue number where a business suddenly needs a CFO.

The better question is:

Has your business outgrown looking backwards?

Many growing businesses already have someone handling the day-to-day finance work.

The books are reconciled.
Payroll is processed.
BAS is lodged.
Reports are prepared.

That is essential.

But at some point, leadership starts asking bigger questions.

• Can we afford to hire?
• Why is cash flow tightening despite strong sales?
• Which clients are actually profitable?
• Should we invest now or wait?
• What happens if revenue slows next quarter?

Those questions are less about bookkeeping and more about financial leadership.

That doesn't always mean hiring a full-time CFO.

Sometimes it means having access to strategic financial advice when you need it, whether that's forecasting, cash flow planning, profitability analysis or scenario planning.

The goal isn't to have another title on the organisational chart.

It's to make better decisions with greater confidence.

What financial question is your business trying to answer right now?

24/08/2026

A monthly report should do more than confirm everything is fine.

Too often, business reviews end with:

"Looks good."

Then everyone moves on.

But the best leadership conversations begin after the report is presented.

Instead of asking, "Did we make money?", try asking:

• Why did margins change this month?
• Which clients or services generated the strongest returns?
• Is cash flow heading in the right direction?
• What should we do differently before next month?
• What decision can we make today because we have this information?

Good reporting explains the past.

Great reporting helps you decide what's next.

If every finance meeting ends with "Looks good", you may be missing the insights that drive better decisions.

What question do you always ask when reviewing your business numbers?

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21/08/2026

Your financial reports can tell you what happened last month.

But they should also help you decide what to do next.

Too often, finance stops at reporting.

You receive the numbers.
You review the profit and loss.
You file the report away until next month.

The real value comes from asking:

• What are these numbers telling us?
• Where is cash flow heading?
• Which clients or services are driving profit?
• Can we afford our next hire or investment?
• What should we change before next month?

That's where finance becomes a leadership tool, not just an administrative function.

The businesses that grow with confidence don't just collect financial information.

They use it to make better decisions.

When you review your numbers, are you looking at where you've been, or where you're going next?

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18/08/2026

Most growing businesses reach a point where doing everything themselves is no longer sustainable.

The first instinct is often to hire.

Sometimes that's the right decision.

But before you advertise the role, ask yourself one question:

What problem are we actually trying to solve?

If you're simply running out of capacity, another team member might be exactly what you need.

But if you're struggling to answer questions like:

• Can we afford to hire?
• How much cash do we really have?
• Which parts of the business are most profitable?
• What should we prioritise next?

Then the challenge isn't headcount.

It's having the financial insight to make better decisions.

Growing businesses don't always need another full-time finance role. Sometimes they need access to the right financial expertise at the right stage of growth.

The best investment isn't always another salary.

Sometimes it's the support that helps you make better decisions before you make your next move.

Before your next hire, ask yourself: are you solving a workload problem or a decision-making problem?

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14/08/2026

Most founders don't need more people in finance.

They need better financial support.

There's a difference.

You might already have someone keeping the books up to date, processing transactions, running payroll and preparing reports. Those are all important parts of a growing business.

But leadership is often asking a different set of questions.

• Can we afford to hire?
• Why is cash flow tightening?
• Which parts of the business are the most profitable?
• What should we prioritise next?

Those questions require more than completed finance tasks. They require financial clarity.

That could come from better management reporting, cash flow forecasting, scenario planning or strategic financial advice that helps you make confident decisions before you commit to the next big move.

As your business grows, your finance support should grow with it.

Not by building a full finance department overnight, but by adding the right expertise at the right time.

What finance question is your business trying to answer right now?

10/08/2026

When a business starts growing, the first solution often feels obvious.

"We need to hire."

And sometimes, that's exactly the right decision.

But not every growth challenge is a people problem.

Sometimes the business isn't short on capacity. It's short on visibility, better systems or the financial information needed to make confident decisions.

Adding another person to a process that isn't working won't necessarily fix it. In many cases, it simply makes the same problem bigger.

Before your next hire, ask yourself:

What problem are we actually trying to solve?

If the answer is better reporting, clearer cash flow or stronger financial planning, the right support might look very different from another employee.

The goal isn't to build the biggest team.

It's to build a business that can grow with confidence.

What would make the biggest difference in your business right now?

👇 We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

07/08/2026

✨ Our team is growing! ✨

We’re so happy to welcome Chin, our new Client Manager, to The Pen 💚

Chin will be working closely with our team and clients, helping us stay connected, organised and delivering the support our clients know us for.

It’s always exciting welcoming a new face to the crew, and we’re stoked to have Chin joining us as The Pen continues to grow.

Welcome aboard, Chin! 👋💚

Give her a big welcome in the comments!

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05/08/2026

Hiring someone new is exciting.

It usually means the business is growing, demand is increasing or you're ready for the next stage.

But before you post the job ad or sign the contract, I'd encourage you to pause for a moment.

Most business owners naturally start with the salary. Which makes sense.

The part that's often overlooked is everything that comes with it. Super, leave, software, equipment, training and the time it takes to bring someone into the business.

None of this means you shouldn't hire.

Sometimes bringing the right person into the business is exactly the right decision.

The important thing is making sure you're hiring from a position of confidence, not pressure.

Before making the decision, ask yourself:

Could the business comfortably support this role six months from now, even if everything didn't go exactly to plan?

That one question can change the quality of your hiring decisions.

Have you looked at the full cost of your next hire?

Save this post for the next time you're planning to grow your team.

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393 Crown Street
Surry Hills, NSW
2010

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Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+611300843736

Website

http://www.thepenaccounting.com.au/

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