No matter what industry you’re in or how big your operations are, guaranteeing sustainable business growth relies on a few…
How to manage bookkeeping updates
Being a bookkeeper requires many different skills. From the obvious passion for numbers to the everyday business requirements like dealing…
Freelance or full-time? 3 questions to help your hiring decisions
By John Dyke Not sure whether to hire in-house staff or work with freelancers? This article should help make the…
4 essential steps to follow before hiring staff
By John Dyke The journey from sole trader to small business employer includes one of the steepest learning curves for…
Starting your own bookkeeping business – The first steps
Some of you may recognise our interview subject for today. Michael Westerberg was once the recruitment manager here at First…
A small business that focuses on creating a meaningful life.
Most people, when they think of starting up a ‘lifestyle business’, think of only working a few hours a day,…
Single Touch Payroll
Are you aware of the ATO’s introduction of Single Touch Payroll? Single Touch Payroll (STP) is the biggest compliance undertaking…
What skills do you need to run your own bookkeeping business?
What makes a good bookkeeper? Australia is experiencing a small business boom. Statistics show that states like Victoria, are experiencing…
Celebrating the potential of the New Year
A shiny fresh new year is once again upon us. There is something magical about this time of year. Be…
Will 2019 be the best year of your life…?
This is the time of year we traditionally take stock and reflect on the year that has been. The New…
Tuning off and taking a break this holiday period
Owning a small business is hard work. There is always a hefty to-do list, and even after you’ve finished your…
Bookkeepers: why we need them
If you’re bookkeeping curious, then you’re certainly in the right place. First Class Accounts has over 250 bookkeepers all around…
Securing your future
Working for a big company can often feel like living under a big security blanket. You’re safe and secure in…
How to grow your bookkeeping business.
Growing your business can seem a bit like the chicken or the egg scenario: What comes first, the clients, or…