Do The Books

03/06/2026

28/05/2026

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS… JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT PAYDAY SUPER COULDN’T GET ANY MORE EXCITING

Plot twist: your contractors may be joining the party too 😏

Many business owners think:
“They’ve got an ABN, so they’re a contractor… problem solved!”
The ATO: “Cute.”

Here’s the thing — just because someone:
✔ has an ABN
✔ sends invoices
✔ is called a contractor
✔ signed an agreement saying "contractor"
…doesn't automatically mean super doesn’t apply.

If you're paying someone mainly for their time, labour, skills or effort, super may still be required.

And with Payday Super kicking in from 1 July 2026, if they qualify:
* Super gets paid each payday
* It needs to hit their fund within 7 business days
* Systems and reporting may need checking

Translation:
That “contractor” you've had for years may deserve a second look before future-you gets an unpleasant surprise.

EOFY homework from your friendly bookkeeper:
✔ Review contractor arrangements
✔ Check who qualifies for super
✔ Make sure payroll systems are ready
✔ Stop relying on "I think we're okay"

Because the ATO and the words "I assumed" are not usually a great combination

27/05/2026

EOFY PREPARATION CHECKLIST FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Time for a quick scorecard:
* Receipts organised?
* Bank accounts reconciled?
* Unpaid invoices followed up?
* Super checked?
* Know what that mystery transaction from February was?

Bonus question:

Have you uttered the phrase:

"I'll sort it later"

…more than 37 times this month?

Congratulations!! You're participating in the traditional small business EOFY ritual.

Your friendly bookkeeper would like to gently suggest we replace panic with preparation this year

26/05/2026

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: END OF MAY IS YOUR WARNING SHOT!

May is nearly over which means EOFY is approaching at the speed of:
*Unpaid invoices
* Unopened emails
* And your stress levels

Do you currently know:
* What money is owed to you?
* What bills are coming?
* What your profit looks like?
* Where all your receipts are?

If your answer was:

“Probably?”

…we need to talk 😏

Don't let June become:

"I'll just send my bookkeeper six months of paperwork and hope for the best."

21/05/2026

END OF MAY CHECK-IN FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

You know that feeling when you realise EOFY is basically standing outside your door wearing steel-cap boots?

Yep... we’re there

Things future-you will thank you for doing NOW:

✔ Chase unpaid invoices
✔ Reconcile your accounts
✔ Sort your receipts before they become historical documents
✔ Check payroll and super is up to date
✔ Stop using “miscellaneous” as a personality trait for transactions

Because there are only so many times I can ask:

“What exactly was Bunnings $247.83 for?”

And hear:

“Ummmm… business stuff?”

EOFY is much less scary when you don’t leave everything until June 29!