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Bookkeeping, Our Next Lightbulb Moment
News
Jun 2019
Bookkeeping, Our Next Lightbulb Moment

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

Did the 2019 Financial Year Deliver?
Thoughts
May 2019
Did the 2019 Financial Year Deliver?

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

A Better Business Chat with Daniela De Fazio & Scott McKenzie
Thoughts
Mar 2019
A Better Business Chat with Daniela De Fazio & Scott McKenzie

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.

A Better Business Chat with Andrew Van De Beek & Carly Amado
Thoughts
Mar 2019
A Better Business Chat with Andrew Van De Beek & Carly Amado

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 Andrew Van De Beek & Carly Amado.

Do You Employ People?
Thoughts
May 2019
Do You Employ People?

Single Touch Payroll is happening. Get yourself sorted. Watch this quick video from Andy.

Hey Bill - We're for the People
Apr 2019
Hey Bill - We're for the People

Accountants, we’re for the people. The people who are building businesses, actually making jobs, dreaming up the future Australia, and bloody well contributing to the tax system. 

My Mortgage Freedom First Home Buyers Seminar
Apr 2019
My Mortgage Freedom First Home Buyers Seminar

With all the negative press out there saying how hard it is to buy your first home. My Mortgage Freedom invites you to attend a FREE seminar for all First Home Buyers.

Budget 2019 - A Quick Illumin8 Wrap Up
Apr 2019
Budget 2019 - A Quick Illumin8 Wrap Up

The Treasurer Josh Frydenberg dropped the 2019 #Budget last night. The big takeaway being, #BackInTheBlack! And as always, we've whipped up a quick summary of what caught our attention, and what you need to look out for. What did you think?

A Better Business Chat with James O'Reily & Sean Murphy
Thoughts
Mar 2019
A Better Business Chat with James O'Reily & Sean Murphy

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 James O'Reily & Sean Murphy.

The Single Touch Payroll Info Sessions
News
Mar 2019
The Single Touch Payroll Info Sessions

We know Single Touch Payroll might be confusing, and that's why we're running two events to help you get up to scratch, so come July, you're ready to smash STP.

How to master Record Keeping for Individuals & Small Business
Feb 2019
How to master Record Keeping for Individuals & Small Business

Got your record keeping nailed? We detail what's up so you'll be your accountants favourite client come tax time.

The Lover's Guide to Tax
Feb 2019
The Lover's Guide to Tax

Generally we aren't fans of the Government interfering with our personal lives, but for couples across Australia there are big tax implications when you're in a serious relationship.

Andrew on Europe
Jun 2019
Andrew on Europe

As my travels came to an end I reflected on what being away taught me – about myself and about Illumin8. Turns out we're on the right track.

Andrew on Brussels
Dec 2018
Andrew on Brussels

Arriving in Brussels by train. His wife found herself a little worse for wear and needed to take a few days to get back in action. Andrew on the other hand, despite being disappointed about not being able to explore with her.

Andrew on London
Mar 2019
Andrew on London

What London taught me was just a really simple little thing, but it's just to love on yourself and look after yourself a bit.

Andrew on Paris
Jan 2019
Andrew on Paris

Andrew Van De Beek shares on his Paris trip.

Andrew on Norwich
Mar 2019
Andrew on Norwich

Our home base for this UK & Europe trip was a place to the east of London called Norwich.

The Deal with Motor Vehicle Deductions
Jan 2019
The Deal with Motor Vehicle Deductions

The ATO have released their hit list, most notably is the crackdown on work related motor vehicle and travel deductions.

Xero’s New Navigation – A Researched Improvement for a Better Experience
Nov 2018
Xero’s New Navigation – A Researched Improvement for a Better Experience

Xero has a new navigation. A navigation that will help you get stuff done. Better, quicker for both small businesses, and the accountants and bookkeepers behind the scenes.

Andrew on Amsterdam
Nov 2018
Andrew on Amsterdam

Okay so let's talk Amsterdam. On my trip the third spot we visited was Amsterdam. Amsterdam's really kinda dear to my heart to my father's side, he's Dutch.

Andrew on Rome
Nov 2018
Andrew on Rome

One of the first stops on the trip was Rome. The one thing his wife wanted to do whilst in Rome was to sit outside something beautiful, enjoy an Italian coffee, and bask in the sunshine.

How To Set Up Two Step Authentication (2SA) in Xero
Nov 2018
How To Set Up Two Step Authentication (2SA) in Xero

Two step authentication (2SA) is a requirement by the Australian Tax Office and is mandatory for any user with access to Xero and provides an extra level of security for your account by including a unique 6-digit code at the time you login.

Andrew on Scotland
Oct 2018
Andrew on Scotland

Andrew shares his thoughts on Scotland. It wasn’t just a highlight because he got to tickle his fancy for world class whisky, but because he got to spend time with his family.

Why A Bookkeper Might Be Your Small Business Best Friend
Thoughts
Oct 2018
Why A Bookkeper Might Be Your Small Business Best Friend

Bookkeepers add a whole lot more value to small business than data entry and pushing paper. A bookkeeper might just be what you need to take your business up a notch.

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