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Bas and Balances

You didn’t go into business to do bookkeeping… we did. Ready to simplify your bookkeeping? Let’s chat.

Denise Twigger: Australasian Training Specialist
Xero | Quickbooks | ServiceM8
Paperless Business Solutions - creating efficiency using cloudbased solutions for SMEs & Trades 🔧 Bookkeeping That Gives You Your Time Back
At BAS & Balances, we take the stress out of bookkeeping, payroll and compliance so you can focus on growing your business. With 30+ years’ experience, Denise Twigger supports tradi

es and small businesses across the Perth Hills, including Kalamunda, Lesmurdie, Forrestfield and High Wycombe. Our Services
• Bookkeeping & cloud setup
• Payroll, STP & super compliance
• BAS & IAS lodgements
• Payroll Tax & MyLeave
• Paperless business systems
• Training & workshops (Xero & QuickBooks)
We don’t just “do your books”—we build paperless, cloud-based systems that eliminate admin, automate processes, and give you your time back. Using smart systems and AI-driven tools, we deliver more than data entry—we deliver clarity, efficiency and real value.

03/09/2026

Dreaming of a holiday instead of quoting until midnight? ✈️🍹

If your evenings are currently spent…

📄 Chasing paperwork
🧾 Digging through receipts
💻 Re-entering information
📧 Searching emails for invoices
✍️ Writing quotes after everyone else has gone to bed
😩 Wondering why running a business involves so much bloody admin…

It might be time for a SPRING CLEAN! 🧹

And I don’t mean your office cupboards.

At BAS and Balances, we help businesses ditch clunky, manual processes and move towards smarter, paperless systems.

☁️ Cloud accounting
📱 Mobile apps
🧾 Digital receipt capture
⚡ Quote-to-invoice workflows
🔄 Automated processes
💰 Better bookkeeping systems

Because technology should be giving you TIME back — not creating more work.

Imagine finishing the job, sending the quote or invoice while you’re still on site, and actually going home when the workday ends.

Or even better…

🏖️ Taking that holiday you keep talking about!

This Spring, don’t just clean your office.

🌸 SPRING CLEAN YOUR SYSTEMS. 🌸

BAS and Balances can help you work smarter, go paperless and reclaim your time.

Because you didn’t go into business to do paperwork until midnight.

That’s my department. 😉

✈️🏖️😎

28/08/2026

🎉 HAPPY FRIDAY — ANOTHER BAS QUARTER DONE & DUSTED!

For bookkeepers and BAS Agents everywhere… we survived another BAS season! 🙌☕🥂

But what if you’re a business owner who didn’t quite make the BAS deadline? 😬

First things first — ignoring it won’t make it disappear.

Lodging your BAS late can put you on the ATO’s radar and may result in Failure to Lodge penalties, depending on your circumstances and how late the lodgement is. And if you also have an amount owing, leaving it unpaid can mean interest charges start adding to the pain.

Basically, late BAS = potentially more stress, more cost and more conversations with the ATO that nobody really wants to have.

💗 This is where BAS and Balances can help.

As Registered BAS Agents, we can help you:

✔️ Stay on top of BAS & IAS deadlines
✔️ Keep your bookkeeping up to date throughout the quarter
✔️ Make sure your accounts are reconciled and BAS-ready
✔️ Lodge through the BAS Agent system and access applicable agent lodgement concessions
✔️ Deal with the ATO on your behalf when required
✔️ Create a compliance routine so BAS time stops being a last-minute panic

And if you’ve already missed the deadline, don’t bury your head in the sand. Get in touch and let’s work out what needs to be lodged and get you back on track.

You went into business to run your business.

I went into business to look after the bookkeeping, BAS and compliance stuff. 😉

Let BAS and Balances take the BAS stress off your plate so next quarter you can enjoy BAS deadline day knowing it’s already handled.

📞 BAS and Balances Bookkeeping Services
Bringing back time to business owners.

27/08/2026

🔥 BAS, BRAIN FOG & BLOODY MENOPAUSE 🔥

Can we talk about something that doesn’t get talked about enough in business?

Running a business in your 50s while your menopausal brain occasionally decides to clock off before you do. 🤯😂

You’ve spent decades building experience. You know your business. You know your clients. You know your s**t.

Then suddenly…

👉 You walk into a room and forget why you’re there.
👉 You open an email and read it three times.
👉 You start doing the BAS, get distracted and 20 minutes later wonder what you were doing.
👉 You wake up at 2am thinking, “SH*T! Did I lodge that?”
👉 And some days the mental load feels completely overwhelming.

Meanwhile…

The BAS is still due.
Payroll still needs processing.
Super still needs paying.
Clients still need you.
Staff still need you.

And unfortunately, the ATO doesn’t have a “Sorry, menopause ate my brain today” extension. 😂

But here’s the serious bit.

Brain fog does NOT mean we’ve suddenly lost decades of knowledge, experience or the ability to run a successful business.

Maybe it means we need to stop expecting our brains to remember every bloody thing.

Automate it.
Systemise it.
Delegate it.
Use technology.
Use AI.
Get a bookkeeper.
Get support.

Build a business that supports the woman running it — especially when her hormones have apparently decided to start their own business without consulting her. 😜

I'm in my 50s. I've got 30+ years of experience.

I haven't lost my edge. I've changed my operating system.

And some days?

I just can't remember where I put the bloody thing. 😂

Ladies in business — tell me I'm not alone! 🙋‍♀️

18/08/2026

Technical Tuesday Tip #10 – Build a Paperless Workflow

A simple tradie workflow:

📞 Lead Enquiry
➡ Quote
➡ Job Booking
➡ Timesheets & Photos
➡ Invoice
➡ Payment Collection
➡ Bookkeeping & Reporting

The smoother the workflow, the faster you get paid and the more time you get back.

Call to Action:
Still using paper job cards, manual timesheets or spreadsheets? BAS and Balances helps tradies streamline their workflows, go paperless and get back valuable time in their business. Contact us today to see how cloud-based systems can work for you. 🚜📱📊

11/08/2026

Technical Tuesday Tip #9 – Job Cost Every Project

Winning work doesn't always mean making money.

Track:
🔨 Labour
🔨 Materials
🔨 Subcontractors
🔨 Equipment Hire

Compare actual costs against the quote.

What gets measured gets managed.

04/08/2026

Technical Tuesday Tip #8 – Automate Your Accounts Workflow

Every manual task costs time and money.

Automate:

Invoice reminders
Bill approvals
Receipt collection
Bank feeds
Payroll processing

The goal isn't to work harder—it's to build a business that works smarter.

28/07/2026

Technical Tuesday Tip #7 – Know Your Numbers Weekly

Most tradies only look at their numbers when the accountant asks for them.

Review weekly:
✔ Money in
✔ Money out
✔ Outstanding invoices
✔ Upcoming bills
✔ Payroll commitments

A 10-minute review can prevent a cash flow crisis.

21/07/2026

Technical Tuesday Tip #6 – Capture Receipts Before They Disappear

That receipt in the glovebox isn't helping your bookkeeping.

📲 Snap it immediately using a receipt capture app.

Benefits:

No lost paperwork
Faster bookkeeping
Better GST records
Less stress at BAS time

Future-you will thank present-you.

14/07/2026

Technical Tuesday Tip #5 – Make Timesheets Work for You

Timesheets aren't just for payroll.

Accurate timesheets help you:

Measure job profitability
Track labour costs
Quote future jobs accurately
Monitor productivity

If you don't know where your labour hours are going, you're guessing your profits.

08/07/2026

Intuit QuickBooks getting a lovely chili wrap by Daymond John’s

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Lesmurdie, WA
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+611300727375

Website

https://www.basandbalances.com.au/contact/

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