New Round of Government Grants now available !
‼️ The NSW Government is gradually lifting the restrictions on movement and business trading that were designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This means some businesses can now reopen ‼️ If your small business or not-for-profit organisation has experienced…
Read moreSmall Business Surviving COVID-19
We are seeing some businesses being directly affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 and we are here to help. If you are a client in business and you haven’t heard from me I will be reaching out very soon. I…
Read moreHow do you keep Staff motivated?
Employing staff is a daunting thing. Any small business owner considering it feels something similar. I was considering having staff for a long time before doing it. It was obviously a financial and capacity question for Start Fresh Accounting. But…
Read moremyGov – Do you have your account active?
This Tax Time will herald a new wave of change. myGov will change the way you interact with the ATO this year more than any year since it’s inception. myGov is a secure way to access online government agencies including…
Read moreXero Tips & Tricks to help your business
Are you a current Xero user? In this blog we discuss some tips for bank reconciliation in Xero, which can be challenging at times. There are a number of features available in Xero to make working on your bank reconciliation…
Read moreMyth vs Fact – Unicorns or Tax?
Have you ever watched that show Mythbusters? They take common myths and try and prove them to be true or just Myths. Someone really should make one about tax. Often I hear ‘someone told me’ or ‘my friend thinks’, or…
Read more3 Easy Steps to Prepare for your BAS
Are you unsure on what information you need to provide to your accountant each BAS period? Do you find the thought of BAS preparation a daunting experience? There’s no need to fear. This blog is to help you get prepared…
Read moreWe Have Grown!
The worst keep secret here at Start Fresh these last few weeks has been that we have grown! My new employee Nicole started three weeks ago and finally I’m getting around to officially introduce her. She is a Senior Accountant…
Read more6 Common Accounting Mistakes
Many clients come to me for advice when something has happened, or a mistake has been made. These things can often be avoided with good advice and planning. For today’s blog I discuss the six most common accounting mistakes I…
Read moreDoes the words Business Activity Statement make you groan?
Business Activity Statements – Common mistakes Does the words Business Activity Statement make you groan? If you are a small business owner registered for GST then you understand what I’m talking about. Every three months you have to report to…
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