What your accountant doesn’t tell you: Here’s why business owners have the edge in tax savings
Small business owners get the best tax deals in Australia. Here’s how we optimise our tax structure at SBO – and how you can do the same.
Tax-free electric cars? What you need to know about the fringe benefits tax exemption for electric vehicles
By Andrew Law (Head of Tax) and Simon Davis (Head of Business Development) This article was updated on 27 February 2023. It’s not often that tax legislation gets anyone’s motor running, but a new bill from the Federal Government that exempts electric cars from fringe benefits tax (FBT) has people talking – and it might…
Christmas tax tips: How to minimise your tax bill for corporate gifting and spending
The festive season is synonymous with corporate spending, so here are a few tips to help you avoid the ‘gift’ of a heaving EOFY tax bill. ‘Tis the season to whip out the corporate credit card, shout a round for your favourite clients and treat your employees to an epic end-of-year celebration – and…
Come on, get appy: Three accounting apps that can help your ecommerce business thrive
If you run an ecommerce business, you’ll know the importance of having accurate (and stress-free) finances. But managing your sales channels together with your accounting software can be messy – and cost you hours. Luckily, there are some pretty great operational tools in place that easily integrate with your Xero suite, and our accounting team…
How to prepare your business for an economic downturn
You’ve probably noticed there’s a bit of doom and gloom around the economy at the moment – but it doesn’t have to be a dark time for your business. Here’s how you can prepare for the challenge ahead.
How working at SBO Financial has changed how I see accounting
What’s it really like working at SBO Financial? Here are my key takeaways from my first 24 months working at an accounting firm that does things a little differently.
How to design your ecommerce accounting software stack
Most eCommerce founders focus on efficient customer acquisition and conversion as their primary objectives. But the truth is inventory management is the backbone of every retailer. You might have an amazing brand and vision, but it’s hard to stay in business if you have no stock to sell, or if you’re selling at a loss.…
Fringe Benefits Tax Returns are due soon. Are you ready?
Here’s how to get your business ready for lodging in time for EOFY.
Accounting vs Financial Management: Why your accountant isn’t proactive
Want someone on your team focused on future financial growth? You need a totally different type of accountant working for your business.
How to build a financial budget for your business (and why you need one)
There are few words in the English language that conjure feelings of scarcity and deprivation like “budgeting”. Our amygdala responds to the word budget in the same way it responds to the word diet — with utter dread. Budgeting, like dieting, is disliked because it requires determination. It requires us to be disciplined with our…