12 days of Christmas tips
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Christmas operating Hours
The holiday season is here, and we’re filled with joy and gratitude for the wonderful clients we’ve had the pleasure of working with this year — like you! To make sure our team can enjoy this special time with their families, we’re operating with minimal staff over the Christmas period. Scheduled work will remain our
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Fairwork Christmas and employees
Fairwork have produced a fact sheet for all things Christmas related to employees. It has information on shutdowns, public holidays, rostering and employees’ right to disengage. If you are not sure about what rules apply this is a great source of information https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/news/rules-and-entitlements-during-end-year-holiday-season
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Xero Me App to Fill in Your Timesheet for Public Holidays
With the festive season just around the corner and many of you preparing for some well-deserved holiday breaks, it’s essential to ensure timesheets are completed accurately to avoid any pay discrepancies. We’d like to remind you of the correct way for your employees to fill out their timesheets in the Xero Me App during this
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Throwing a Christmas Bash Without a Tax Hangover
Thinking of hosting a Christmas Party to thank your amazing team? Here’s what to keep in mind so your festive shindig doesn’t lead to a tax sting: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Rules: Before you uncork the bubbly, remember that the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has rules about “entertainment expenses.” If your party costs less
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Christmas Trading Hours
As jingling bells and festive cheer fill the air, we’re gearing up to ensure a smooth holiday season for everyone at KBAS Bookkeeping! 🎅🎄 To help us prepare and to assist you with planning, we’d love to confirm your business closure dates. Just a gentle reminder: In the spirit of the season—and to keep everything
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Business Basics Grants Program: Supporting Business Growth and Best Practices
The Business Basics Grants Program is designed to help businesses improve their core skills and adopt industry best practices. Each round of the program offers detailed guidance to help businesses prepare, apply for, and manage their grants effectively. This round of the Business Basics Program for funding up to $7,500 (GST excluded), focuses on
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Reviewing Overhead Costs in Business
Overhead costs, often known as fixed or indirect expenses, are essential business obligations necessary for running a business but do not directly contribute to the production of goods or services. Examples include administrative expenditures, professional fees, insurance, permits and licenses, property taxes, rent payments, utilities, and office equipment. These costs are crucial for small businesses
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End of Financial Year – What is Next?
Did the end of the financial year come and go in a whirlwind, leaving you feeling a bit under-prepared? Now is the perfect time to make sure that doesn’t happen again. Here are some tips to help you stay on top of things and set yourself up for success. First, ensure your bookkeeping is accurate.
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Underpayment of wages can result in Jail time
Underpayment of wages can result in jail time for Business owners AND directors when convicted of the offence of knowingly underpaying staff. It is now a criminal offence for QLD employers who underpay their staff. Legislation was passed by the Queensland Labour Government. Workers or a Union acting on behalf of a worker can initiate
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