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Gisborne Small BusinessNo more card surcharges: what Macedon Ranges business owners need to know
Card surcharge ban If you've ever winced at that little extra charge that appears at the checkout when you tap your card, you're not alone. Card surcharges are one of those things that quietly frustrate just about everyone — and from 1 October 2026, they're gone. At least for the most common card networks. Here's what's changing, what it means for your business, and what you need to do before the deadline.
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Gisborne Small BusinessWhat the new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules mean for The Neill Family Group
From 1 July 2026, thousands more businesses—including accounting and professional services firms—are now regulated under Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws. This includes newly regulated sectors such as accounting, real estate, conveyancing, legal servic
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Payday Super is almost here. Here's what you need to know.
From 1 July 2026, the way super works in Australia changes for good. Quarterly super contributions are out. Instead, super gets paid alongside salary and wages — and it needs to land in your employee's super account within seven business days of payday. It's a big shift. Here's how to handle the cha
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Gisborne Small Business5 ways Macedon Ranges businesses can stay on the ATO's good side
Running a small business in the Macedon Ranges is no small feat. Between serving your customers, managing your team and keeping the lights on, tax compliance can easily slip down the to-do list. But according to ATO Assistant Commissioner Angela Allen, that's exactly where a lot of small businesses
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Gisborne Small BusinessIs your business money really your money? What Macedon Ranges business owners need to know about Division 7A
Here's a scenario that plays out more often than you'd think: a private company shareholder uses the business credit card to pay for a family holiday. Or school fees. Or a home renovation. It feels harmless — it's your company, after all — but the ATO has a specific rule designed to deal with exactl
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Gisborne Small BusinessPayday Super is coming — here's what YOU need to do now
If you run a business and you have employees, this one's important. From 1 July 2026, the way you pay super is changing — and it's a bigger shift than it might sound. Right now, most employers pay superannuation quarterly. Under the new Payday Super rules, contributions will need to hit your employe
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Gisborne Small BusinessRise in the minimum wage: the impact for your business
On 3 June 2025, the Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel announced the National Minimum Wage and award wages will
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Gisborne Small BusinessPreparing EOFY Payroll
Preparing your business for EOFY As we prepare to start another Financial Year, it’s the perfect time to start preparing your business for payroll finalisation and compliance reporting. We’ve gathered key dates, checklists, and resources from Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks to help streamline the process
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Gisborne Small BusinessUnderpaying your staff is now a criminal offence: what this means for your business
Paying your employees the correct amount is an important part of being an employer. To tighten up this process, the Australian Government has just introduced a new
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Gisborne Small Businessfederal budget
2025 Federal Budget On March 25, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2025 Australian Federal Budget, with an election looming later in the year. With the Albanese Labor Government seeking to balance economic growth and financial responsibility, the budget highlighted measures to ease cost-of-living
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Gisborne Small BusinessGetting help with your small business debt
Small business debt Are you struggling with debt? It’s a real worry when debt levels are on the up, but cashflow levels are heading down. We know the stress, uncertainty and pressure you can feel as the business owner. But it’s not all bad news. There are ways to overcome the debt and get things bac
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Gisborne Small BusinessHow to Strategically Plan for Seasonal Dips in Income
Seasonal dips in income Seasonal dips in income can be highly challenging when you’re a small business. But there are proactive ways to predict, plan for and overcome these dips in revenue. The key to dealing with seasonal dips is to know when they’re most likely to occur, and to have measures in pl
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Gisborne Small BusinessHoliday Celebrations and Tax Tips for Businesses in the Macedon Ranges
Christmas gifts for businesses The festive season is upon us! The sun is shining across the Macedon Ranges, and as we prepare to celebrate with family, friends, and colleagues, it’s time to plan those end-of-year gatherings. If you’re a local business owner in Gisborne, Woodend, or surrounding areas
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Gisborne Small BusinessYour upcoming tax calendar for November and December 2024
November & December Tax Calendar The holiday season is fast approaching, as well as end of the calendar year. For most of us, this means rushing around to various functions and thinking about family 🎄 However, with all the distractions, it can be a time when we forget our tax obligations too. In or
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Gisborne Small BusinessYour upcoming tax calendar for September and October 2024
September & October Tax Commitments The new financial year is already in full swing, meaning most of you are still finalising your general ledger accounts in order to get the necessary information to us to prepare your final 2024 accounts and tax returns. Others have already got us your information
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Gisborne Small BusinessInstant asset write-off extended for small business
Instant asset write-off extended for purchases <$20,000. As part of the 2024 Federal Budget, the Federal government has announced a one year extension to the increase in the instant asset write-off threshold to $20,000 (yes that is a very cheap digger on the left...) With the temporary threshold inc
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Gisborne Small BusinessFBT record-keeping simplification - determinations finalised
Simplified FBT record keeping obligations. First announced in the 2020–21 Federal Budget, a bill introducing legislative amendments aiming to simplify FBT record keeping obligations received royal assent on 23 June 2023. Before the enactment of this measure, you were required to obtain and maintain
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Gisborne Small BusinessCritical Tax Deadlines: What to Expect in May and June
May & June Tax Deadlines In order for you to be across all your tax obligations, we have summarised all the key compliance dates for May & June for you to diarise. We can't stress this enough - make sure these lodgements are up to date to avoid any interest and penalties. If you have questions or ne
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Gisborne Small BusinessUnderstanding Your Business Series: 5 Ways Your Business Can Access Funding
Accessing funding If you’re planning to start a new business, you’ll need enough start-up capital to get this venture off the ground. And once you’re up and running, you’ll need additional business finance and investment at each stage of your growth and expansion along the business journey. But wher
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Gisborne Small BusinessUnderstanding Your Business Series - 5 Effective Strategies to Reduce Your Business Overheads
5 Effective Strategies to Reduce Your Business Overheads Running a business invariably involves incurring various expenses or 'spend'. Regardless of whether your Gisborne or Macedon Ranges business is well-established or a burgeoning start-up, there will be costs, overheads, and supplier bills that
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Gisborne Small BusinessDon't Miss a Beat: Important Tax Dates to Remember for November and December
Key dates for November & December With the year end approaching and businesses preparing for the holiday season it is important to keep your tax obligations in check and managing your workflow keeping the Christmas shutdown periods in mind. In order for you to be across your tax obligations, below a
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