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Introducing our new Business Sherpa Jason Williams

Providing year end summaries to your team this year will be a touch different than in the past - there's this ol thang we know as Single Touch Payroll (STP). Lets walk through how to finalise in Xero.

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Taking some time to reflect at the end of the FY

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For those of you about to spiral into a full-blown meltdown - stop right there!! Here's a quick and easy run down of all things EOFY.

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Get on top of your books with these weekly and monthly checklists

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Jobkeeper reporting is now live - here's your "how to" guide

A running update on COVID-19 and how it affects businesses.

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Confused about what is and isn't a tax deductible business expense? We're clearing the air!

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Is your business a horror story?

Guides

myGovID is the spiritual successor to AUSkey, and will be the way you authenticate with the business portal, as well as a bunch of other services going forward.

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We are stoked to announce that our own Mick and Shane have officially joined the ownership team here at Illumin8.

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Every year I take some time over the Christmas break to pause and ponder - what will define the year ahead for Illumin8? This year, I believe is the year of being better, together.

We love to support local clients and their businesses, especially as we get closer to Christmas! This year we want to spread the love and promote the amazing products they create.

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We don't have to tell you twice that Christmas is a crazy time of year. Whether your business is super busy or not busy enough, the season can feel overwhelming. We've compiled some tips to nudge you in the right direction!

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We don't need much convincing to throw a party, and celebrating with the Illumin8 extended family is a pretty great excuse.

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The first and most important thing to understand is that the business account is only for the business – it is not your personal bank account. Unless you are a sole trader, the money in the account is not your money. 

As good as any excuse to get to Brisbane is to a bunch of Victorian accountants, #defrosting, Xerocon continually proves to be so much more than a conference with weather perks.

What better way to break up the morning commute, or unwind on the weekend than listening to a podcast about… money. Are we right? Stay with us here. Financial podcasts can be interesting. Dare we say it, entertaining!

You’re invited to our Self Managed Superannuation seminar. It’s taking place at the Mornington Golf Club on the 29th of August. Join us for drinks and canapés.

You've probably heard us talk about Xero.. Maybe a lot? But why do we keep going on about? And why do make it the software of choice for Illumin8? Well, it's not an exhaustive list, but here's a few reason how Xero can help you!

You might have heard we're running a little event on SMSF, what's happening in the space, and where the opportunities lie.

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Old mate Andrew shared a few nuggets on how to bring your team on the journey using a budget.

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Jumping into a new season, we've had another lightbulb moment.

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As the 2019 financial year draws to a close, was this year all that you had hoped it would be?

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Earlier this year, we released our guide to better business. The guide was created with a number of fantastic contributions from leading experts from around Australia. We speak with Daniela De Fazio & Scott McKenzie.