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What is business advisory?
Guides
Dec 2025
What is business advisory?

Business advisory explained. No fluff, just real talk from accountants who actually give a damn.

What’s the go with business budgets?
Guides
Nov 2025
What’s the go with business budgets?

Budgets aren’t about control they’re about clarity. Here’s how to make business budgeting actually work (from an accountant who’s seen it all).

XeroCon 2025: The Illumin8 Wrap Up
News
Sep 2025
XeroCon 2025: The Illumin8 Wrap Up

Well, this year’s XeroCon 2025 was about more than just the latest software updates, it was about smarter, simpler ways of working, and keeping people at the heart of technology.

The changes to employment legislation you should know!
Thoughts
Aug 2024
The changes to employment legislation you should know!

Monday sees some new legislation come into play in the employment space, so here's what you should know!

All The Changes From July 1!
Guides
Jul 2024
All The Changes From July 1!

The new financial year is upon us and that means, a few changes! So we've got everything you need to know right here. How good!

Your 2024 EOFY Guide!
News
Jun 2024
Your 2024 EOFY Guide!

June 30 is rattling toward us...so what should you be thinking about as another financial year comes to a close? Here's what!

The Big Ol' 2024/25 Budget Wrap!
Thoughts
May 2024
The Big Ol' 2024/25 Budget Wrap!

Jim Chalmers delivered his budget speech on Tuesday night...so we've put our heads together at Illumin8 to give you the important parts!

Shane & Mick chat 7 years with Illumin8!
News
Apr 2024
Shane & Mick chat 7 years with Illumin8!

Mick & Shane have spent seven years with Illumin8 now...so how the heck did they get here?! Well, here's how.

Accountant or Bookkeeper...?
News
Mar 2024
Accountant or Bookkeeper...?

Accountants and bookkeepers...both integral in helping your business be the best it can be, but what's the difference between them?

When is it time to talk business structure?
Thoughts
Feb 2024
When is it time to talk business structure?

Structure...it's something that's super important in your business, but how do you know when it's time to talk it with your accountant?

How to set up your own budget!
Thoughts
Nov 2023
How to set up your own budget!

So where do you even start when it comes to budgeting in your business? Well, we've got some steps for you to follow!

Everything you need to know about ATO Payment Plans!
Guides
Oct 2023
Everything you need to know about ATO Payment Plans!

It's time to talk payment plans, what are they, how do you get one and what do you need to do once you have one? Well, it's all answered right here!

Xerocon 2023 Wrap!
Thoughts
Sep 2023
Xerocon 2023 Wrap!

Xerocon 2023 has been and gone and now and now it's time for our team to let you know a little about what they learned for you!

Financial Fundamentals for Tradies!
Thoughts
Aug 2023
Financial Fundamentals for Tradies!

Ever wondered what those terms your accountant might use to talk business with you actually mean? Well, here's a little cheat sheet for all you tradies out there!

How Do Your Books Stack Up?
Thoughts
Jul 2023
How Do Your Books Stack Up?

It's a new year (well, kinda for us it is!) and it's time to have a dive into bookkeeping and ask the question, how do your books stack up? Well, legendary bookkeeper Rogo is ready to run you through it all here! Have a read!

How To Hit June 30 With Gusto!
Thoughts
Jun 2023
How To Hit June 30 With Gusto!

The end of financial year is coming ⏰....so here's how to be prepared and ready to hit the new financial year with a bang! 💥

Another week...another budget? What!?
Thoughts
May 2023
Another week...another budget? What!?

The federal budget is out and about...and now it's the Victorian Government's turn to roll out some budget...things. There's a few changes that might relate to you, so give it a read!

Auditcover? What is that Illumin8!
Guides
Jun 2023
Auditcover? What is that Illumin8!

We're offering something we never have before at Illumin8, AuditCover is here!

Making Cents Of The 2023-24 Budget!
Thoughts
May 2023
Making Cents Of The 2023-24 Budget!

Another year, another budget, but how do you make cents (nice pun marketing guy!) of what you're reading? We've got you covered!

Applying for Finance? Here's what you should know...
Guides
Apr 2023
Applying for Finance? Here's what you should know...

Applying for finance or loan? Here’s the ins outs, the what’s and the why’s and a few little bits to know before you apply!

Creatives & Finances...a jargon free guide!
Thoughts
Mar 2023
Creatives & Finances...a jargon free guide!

A jargon free guide to tracking and tracing your finances as a creative. It's not often a pairing that is talked about much...but it should be! Let's see why.

STP Phase 2 is coming...here's what you need to know!
Thoughts
Mar 2023
STP Phase 2 is coming...here's what you need to know!

STP Phase 2 is on the way...but we've got you covered in what you'll need to do to get set up before the deadline of March 31! Take a look.

In 2023 The Illumin8 Team Predicts That....
News
Jan 2023
In 2023 The Illumin8 Team Predicts That....

A new year and it's time to see what the Illumin8 team thinks 2023 could hold!

Why 2023 is the year of letting go
Thoughts
Jan 2023
Why 2023 is the year of letting go

It's the start of another year...and here's why it's a big one when it comes to letting go.

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