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What Happens If You Use Someone Else’s ABN?
What happens if you use someone else’s ABN, whether by mistake or on purpose? The short answer: it’s a serious offence that can lead to hefty fines, ATO investigations, or...
How to Search for Business Name Holders (Individuals) on ASIC
If you're planning to partner with someone, purchase a business, or simply confirm who owns a trading name, here’s everything you need to know. What Is the Business Name...
How to Ensure Your Company Name Is Unique
Using ASIC’s Check Name Availability search, you can quickly verify whether your proposed company name is identical or too similar to an existing one on the register. This simple search...
How to Search for Organisations and Business Names on ASIC: Free vs Paid Options
Here’s a simple guide to understanding what information you can access for free, what requires payment, and when to use third-party information brokers. What Is the Organisation and Business Names...
New Year, New Goals for Sole Traders & Small Businesses
Here’s how to start the year with confidence and clarity. 1. Review Last Year’s Performance Before planning ahead, take a moment to look back. A simple review can reveal powerful...
Smart Bookkeeping Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas
Here are simple, practical tips to help you stay on top of your books this Christmas. Create a “Christmas” Expense Category The festive season comes with unique costs: staff...
Merry & Money-Smart: Christmas Tips for Sole Traders & Small Businesses
Whether you're planning a staff Christmas party, preparing client gifts, or trying to avoid the dreaded January cash-flow crunch, here are practical, ATO-aligned tips to help you celebrate smartly. ...
Bookkeeper vs BAS Agent: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Business
While the responsibilities of a bookkeeper and a BAS Agent often overlap, the differences matter, especially when it comes to BAS services, ATO compliance, and legally lodging your Business Activity...
Donated to Charity This Christmas? Here’s How to Stay Tax-Ready for the New Year
To make sure you can claim your contribution at tax time, here’s what the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requires and how to stay organised before the new year begins. ...
6 Powerful Reasons to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Business
Here are six compelling reasons why bringing a bookkeeper on board is one of the smartest moves you can make. Save Time for What Matters Most Bookkeeping takes hours...