A Newcastle icon has closed its doors for the final time on Monday, 24th September 2018 as Darby’s Pies shut up shop at its 27 stores as well as its Gateshead bakery. The closure leaves 120 staff out of a job, with the business now in the hands of liquidators. Darby’s had become somewhat of a Newcastle icon, established…
Tip Tuesday: 5 Essential Pieces Of Tech To Create A Workplace Of The Future
With amazing new technology not only improving the ways we do business and tackling challenges when they arise, technology has become a revolutionary vital tool and resource to businesses. Now that we are living in the decade of micro-computers, smart phones and ever advancing technology, choosing and using the right tech products can have a…
Tip Tuesday: When Should You Add Yourself to the Payroll System?
As a business owner, you have a few options when it comes to paying yourself. One of these includes adding yourself as an employee to the payroll system. But you need to always balance your own pay with the financial needs of your business. So what’s the best way to do that? Think about your…
Tip Tuesday: How to Hire the Right Employees
Your business has the best chance of success if you hire the right people to work for you. Skilled, enthusiastic and flexible staff will help your business run and grow smoothly. But how do you hire the right employees? Hiring is part of your job As a business owner or founder, your vision for your…
Staying True to the Core for Small Business Success
There is a special ingredient when it comes to small business success and leveraging this ‘special ingredient’ can make all of the difference to the ultimate triumph of the company you worked so hard to build. Small Business Success, what is this ‘special ingredient’ you ask? Simple: It’s being small. Small enough that you can…
Tip Tuesday: 11 Small Business Payroll Trends You Need To Know
Technology is changing business software – and payroll is one area that’s evolving quickly. From more connected tools online, to compliance and outsourcing, the payroll landscape is changing. So here’s what you need to know about current trends. Keeping up with change If you run a small business, it can be hard to keep on…
How to Avoid Aged Care Nasty Surprises
Understanding the rules around your former home for both the pension and aged care is critical if you want to avoid nasty surprises. And if you do receive what I call the “OMG letter”regarding aged care, understanding the rules will help you make the right decision. For the purpose of calculating your cost of aged…
5 Smart things to do with your Tax Refund
If you’re looking at a tax refund this year, then you’ve probably already thought of dozens of ways to spend it. From holidays to a new car, it’s easy to get caught up in a buying frenzy when confronted with a large sum of money received in a nice single payment. Before you burn through it…
Outdated Residency Rules Need to Change to Give Taxpayers Certainty
One of the most dramatic changes to tax laws in almost 80 years could be coming, and it’s not just jet-setting executives that could be impacted by it. It’s you and I. If we travel for work, or spend extended time overseas and don’t pay tax here when we are gone, we could be…
Tip Tuesday: Accounting for Professional Services
Professional services companies have some unique challenges. With multiple clients and various different ways of billing, keeping track of income and expenses can be hard. So how do you manage your accounts? The challenges of professional service accounting The professional services industry is a broad one. It includes doctors, lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers and consultants.…
