Colleen Harvey

How to Account for Tax If You Want to Take Advantage of the Staycation Boom

As most people are "stuck" in Australia for the foreseeable future and overseas holidays are a distant dream, there is an increasing demand for staycations. You may live in a particularly attractive part of the country and believe that more visitors than ever will choose to take a holiday in your part of the world. In this case, you may decide to rent out your property to visitors and advertise on one of the prominent home rental sites. Read More 

4 Accounting Benefits for Your Small Business

Running a business is not an easy undertaking, and it requires various skills and attributes. Effective commercial accounting and financial management are critical for the success of a venture. So, hiring professional accountants is one of the wisest decisions you can make for your business. It is tempting to assume an accountant's responsibility simply because you believe you are good with numbers. However, maintaining your books of accounts is more than playing around with figures. Read More 

Why You Can’t Hide Much from the ATO

If your financial affairs are a bit complicated, then you may need to bring in an accountant to help keep matters straight. After all, you'll want to ensure that you make no mistakes and can maximise your revenues, but you also want to ensure that you report your income properly. Remember, however, that your accountant can only do so much with the information that you provide and that you need to give accurate data upfront if you are to comply. Read More 

New Business Owner? Why Your First Call Should Be to a Bookkeeper

Ask anyone who has set up their own business for their advice on the subject of time management, and they will invariably tell you to outsource. They will insist that there are not enough hours in a working day and that you must focus on what you are best at while leaving others to take up the slack. If you are thinking about following this road yourself, you should take this advice to heart and without a doubt when it comes to your books. Read More 

Why Bookkeeping Pitfalls Await As a New Business Owner

More people than ever have decided to start their own business across Australia, and if you are one of these people, you may be looking forward to the challenge ahead. You're quite sure that your product or service will sell well in the marketplace and that you can reach your prospects as often as you need to, but you do need to make sure that you pay attention to the " Read More