Bookkeeping & Business News
Read all the latest news, tips and advice from our team of Xero Advisors.
Being a business owner can be stressful, and there are never enough hours in the day to do it all! That’s where our blog comes in: we want to ensure you feel supported through the process of owning a business. We’re committed to continuously updating our blog to keep our clients and the small business community informed and supported.
We will keep you in the loop by providing accounting and bookkeeping tips, changes to legislation, and industry news and updates. We’ll share news about the team, case studies from clients, and articles from Directors Karen Burgess and Brodie White, to assist you in setting up and maintaining the financial foundations you need to thrive.
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Lodging Your Taxable Payments Annual Report
If your business makes payments to contractors or subcontractors you may need to report these payments by lodging a TPAR with the ATO.
Why Preparing Annual Financial Statements is Important for your Business
When it comes to business, there are no documents more important than financial statements. In this post we’ll look at the reasons why they should be in every business owner’s toolkit.
Claiming a Tax Deduction on Super Contributions
You might be able to claim a tax deduction if you’ve made a personal after-tax contribution to your super. This could mean you get something back when you complete your tax return.
EOFY 2023 Prepare for Finalising Single Touch Payroll
Employers need to finalise payroll information for the 2022/23 financial year by lodging a STP Finalisation Declaration with the ATO by 14 July 2023.
2023 Federal Budget Highlights
Here’s what you need to know about what the 2023-24 Federal Budget means for you, your family and your business.
Balanced Beans Wins at Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards
Balanced Beans awarded Highly Commended and Brodie White wins Business Woman of the Year!
Respecting and Protecting Sensitive Client Data
We are Accounting Data Security Standard ADSS accredited meeting the highest standards of client data security. Is your business focussed enough on cyber security?
Xero set up for new Maitland & Newcastle business start-up
Balanced Beans is passionate about helping new business start-ups get up and running with cloud accounting and Xero.
Balanced Beans named Finalist in 2023 Hunter Region Business Awards
Balanced Beans are delighted to announce that we have been named a finalist at the 2023 Hunter Region Business Awards.
How Networking Helps New Business Startups
Building your network is a key component to the ongoing success of your new business. When starting a new business, start networking.
Accounting and bookkeeping for NDIS businesses
Balanced Beans help many NDIS providers such as Stellar Support Services to use Xero, manage their own bookkeeping and control their business.
Paid Family & Domestic Violence Leave – Key Facts for Employers
Paid family and domestic violence leave is now in effect across Australia replacing the existing unpaid leave entitlement. Learn what employers need to know.