You did it. You worked your butt of until there was enough work to justify your next (maybe first - woohoo!) employee. There’s plenty to think about when it comes to getting organised for the arrival of your new hire.

Here’s what you need to do if your new employee doesn’t supply their superannuation details.

We are accountants for stress free business.

Partnering with business owners who want to grow their business and understand their numbers is our specialty.

Why does it matter that we work exclusively with business owners?

It matters plenty, and it will benefit your business.

Having a Self Managed Super Fund doesn't have to be complicated, but without a trusted advisor in your corner an SMSF can become overwhelming.

Before you jump into the world of Self Managed Superannuation, here's 3 reasons you should NOT get an SMSF, and 3 reasons you should absolutely do it.

Make sure you have all the information you need before you leap into the unknown with your future. Talk to our Business Accounting experts who can guide you through the ins and outs of your future planning.

Running a business in Newcastle is more than just managing numbers – it’s about understanding the local market, complying with regional regulations, and being part of the community. While it may be tempting to hire an accountant from elsewhere, working with a Newcastle-based accountant offers significant advantages.

Only we get to decide what success looks like - it looks different to everyone. But achieving what you set out to do is key.

We are Newcastle Accountants and if we ever tell you that you have an awesome business, you can rest assured we mean it. We don’t joke about with language like that when it comes to businesses and we know what we’re looking at.

In the past there's been some grace with late repayments, but come 1 July 2025, we're set to see some changes with how the ATO deals with their debt.

As Newcastle business accountants, here is what we want you to know about paying off your tax debt.

It’s an industry in flux, interest rates are a wild ride, housing prices are up and down, & the cost of supplies & wages are another matter entirely.

Running your own business in the building & construction industry comes with it’s own unique set of risks and challenges.

Here is what an accountant for builders wants you to know.

There are a good number of parallels between business and marriage.

Having celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary this year, we take a look at how the things we've learned in our relationship can help us be better business owners, better people and better accountants.

Here's is what we've learned in our marriage, that we apply to our business.

Business Activity Statements, or a BAS, is required for all businesses registered for GST. BUT - who is actually ALLOWED to do your BAS?

Don’t be fuzzy on the details for this one, it’s a legal requirement & doing it right will keep you out of trouble with the ATO.

In plain language you can actually understand, here’s what you need to know.

Working closely with Laura Higgins & her husband Nathan, we have flipped things upside down and changed the way they approach their money altogether.

Managing your finances as a creative may not come naturally, and that’s ok!

BUT - you are potentially leaving money on the table if you lack financial expertise. It might be time to take a closer look at your current approach and expenses to determine whether managing finances yourself is cost-effective or if it’s time to bring in the pros.

With the evolution of artificial intelligence, online scams are on the rise and they're getting very convincing. This tax season we’ve seen a rise in junk mimicking the ATO, MyGov & Meta.

We chatted to Adrian Smith of Run Gopher about what to look for and how to protect yourself online.

Money & financial stress is something we see a lot. Working with business owners in Newcastle every day, we see the drama you’ve kept off your social media channels, and we know how to manage it.

Let’s talk about how we work proactively with business owners to take the guess work out of your financial future.

Finding the best Newcastle business accountant for you shouldn’t be so hard.

We’re breaking down what you should look for so you can find the perfect accountant for your business journey - including our thoughts on pricing.

Worn by the likes of Kendall Jenner, Hailey Beiber, and a host of other spectacularly influential individuals, it’s no wonder that Shevoke’s sunglasses are in high demand… but with demand comes responsibility.

Here’s how we simplify all those tax obligations for this ambitious business owner.

Hindsight is 20/20. Looking back at what we’ve learned is so key to how we move forward. What did we do well? What sucked? Here’s some of our big lessons from the past 6 years.

You’ve seen other creators saying that purchases of art for their businesses are 100% tax deductible. We’re all flooded with claims that you need to make purchases before the end of the financial year, and you likely don’t want to miss an opportunity to sell your art too.

But is your art a tax deduction?

Tax time is the perfect time for us to take some stress away from you, and to take stock of what’s really happening in your numbers - coming prepared is key.

Here’s what we’d LOVE every business owner to be asking when it comes time to talk tax returns.

You want to keep your profits up, your costs down and the customer happy. It’s a constant juggle between negotiating with suppliers, keeping your staff happy and providing a top of the line service.

Here’s some quick tips to keep the stress at bay and your business humming.

Once upon a start-up, you sat down in your lounge room with a dream, a wing and a prayer. You slapped together a plan for your business and went on your way.

Or, maybe you’ve been handed an established business and you’re on a path to modernising a well oiled machine.

Here’s why “Set & Forget” just straight up does not apply to your business structure.

If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Tax Planning” thrown around, but perhaps you’re not really sure about what that means, or what it involves. Let’s get clear on what it means to tax plan.