To many people tax time is a terrifying, expensive time. However, to those with accountants it can be a time of shopping, saving and joy. Yes, your read correct – joy. Here’s some signs you might need to have you tax done by a Newcastle tax specialist! Your Find Yourself Confused The truth is, not [...]
Too few Newcastle businesses are utilising the skill and knowledge of Newcastle accountants, it’s a mistake that can see people start to resent their once exciting ventures and business because they simply don’t have the time. Which brings us to the first pro of investing in an accountant - TIME It’s the conceptual currency more valuable [...]
12 months ago, Bottrell Business Consultants welcomed Ellen Webb into the office as part of a scholarship program with Hunter Valley Grammar. During this time Ellen has worked extremely hard and made incredible contributions to the business. Now that her work placement has come to an end, we’d like to extend massive congratulations and thanks [...]
XERO is one of the most cutting edge programs of modern accounting, that allows businesses to keep on top of their day-to-day activities, as well as make it easier for accountants & bookkeepers to manage the accounts of a business. XERO offers a level of ‘Certification’ to those who wish to use XERO for their [...]
Bookkeeping is a vital part of owning a small business. Many business owners tend to neglect this aspect of their business until the end of financial year arrives. Unfortunately, every business is required to maintain precise and timely records. To simplify the bookkeeping process here are 6 informative tips, we love this post from MYOB: [...]
SuperStream is a Government reform aimed at improving the efficiency of the superannuation system. It is a standard that entails employers to deliver payments and the connected data to super funds in an automated format. SuperStream is the way businesses must pay employee superannuation guarantee contributions to super funds. With SuperStream money and data [...]
Gavin Bottrell and our Bottrell Business Consultants team have been shortlisted as a finalist for two awards, Boutique Firm of the Year (<10m in Revenue) and Partner of the Year (Boutique Firm) – in the 2016 Australian Accounting Awards, hosted by AccountantsDaily, Australia’s top publication for the accounting industry. Founded in 2010, Bottrell Business Consultants is [...]
Why do we love Xero? Xero is a smart and simple cloud based accounting program which was specifically designed as a solution for small business owners and advisors. But the question is, why do we love Xero? Simple, Xero works better than other online accounting systems. It allows us to save [...]
In our previous article, we gave you the first steps to take towards setting up your new business. By now you should have downloaded your business plan and are ready to start getting ideas down on paper. As you work through your plan, you will come across key components in the plan, which will require [...]
TOP 5 STRENGTHS OF EFFECTIVE MANAGERS Being a great manager does not happen overnight. It takes a level of skill, practice and some good key elements that must be worked upon every single day. Our top 5 strengths of effective managers… 1. They lead by example Good managers aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. [...]
Got a business idea but no idea where to go next? Well, congratulations on completing the first step – coming up with a fabulous idea! Now it’s time to put that idea into action. This is where the real work begins. 1. Get an ABN Apply for an ABN on the Australian Business Register. Its [...]
If you are considering buying into a franchise there are many things to become familiar with. Enlist your accountant and lawyer to run through all the issues and business considerations needing to be taken into account when plunging into the franchise game. At the very least, these are some of the things to [...]
Cloud Based Accounting Sometimes in business it can be hard to keep accurate and up-to-date accounting information in order to maintain business operation. Businesses have the option to use accounting software to maintain accurate bookkeeping. But some accounting software can be too complicate, too expensive, or require multiple upgrades to be current, and this slows [...]
LOOKING FOR THE BEST BRISBANE ACCOUNTANTS ON THE MARKET? Let’s be honest, there are a lot of Brisbane accounting firms to choose from these days. Every corner you turn there is a new accountancy practice opening its doors claiming to deliver the best accounting outsourcing service possible. How do you know you [...]
So you’ve been cruising along with your current accountant and haven’t really thought about it much. Therein lies the problem! If you tick one, two or all of the below issues, we believe it’s about time you started the hunt for a new Melbourne accountant to look after your business. You haven’t heard from your [...]
