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The ATO are Chasing Super Payments

Superannuation compliance is increasingly crucial for business owners, especially with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) expanding its use of Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 data. With these enhanced capabilities, the ATO can now… View article Featured

Payday Superannuation

As a small business owner in Australia, keeping up with financial obligations such as superannuation is crucial. The government has announced that from the 1st of July, 2026, employers will be required to pay… View article Featured

Changes to Casual Employment Laws

Casual employment has long been a flexible option for both employers and employees in Australia, offering a way to manage fluctuating workloads and provide more work-life balance. However, recent legislative changes have significantly altered… View article Featured

Understanding Fair Work’s New Right to Disconnect Legislation

In today’s hyper-connected world, the lines between work and personal life can often blur. Employees frequently find themselves responding to work emails or calls outside of regular business hours. Recognising The Fair Work Legislation… View article Payroll

Changes from July 2024: Superannuation, Award Rates, and Tax Updates

As we dive into the new financial year, it’s important for businesses to stay on top of the latest changes from July 2024 to wage and tax rates. At Trendsight, we’re here to guide… View article Construction

Why do you need specialised construction industry bookkeepers?

Are you a construction business owner struggling to keep your finances in order? Tired of spending hours sifting through financial records and dealing with bookkeeping tasks? If yes, you are not alone. Many construction… View article Cash Flow

11 small business bookkeeping mistakes you should avoid

Even the most minor bookkeeping mistakes can end up costing small business owners a fortune and jeopardising their company’s financial position. One of the biggest misconceptions that small business owners can have is to assume… View article Cash Flow

Grants available for small businesses

There’s some good news for all budding entrepreneurs and business owners in Australia; a number of government grants are now available to help you upkeep your business goals and projects towards reaching your best… View article Cash Flow

Directors of organisations must apply now for their director ID

All directors of corporations, registered Australian bodies, registered foreign entities, and corporations owned by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders identities must now have director IDs. The purpose of a director ID is to stop… View article Cash Flow

A guide on the need for project trust accounts: Queensland contracts in 2022

The need for project trust accounts has risen since 1st January, 2022, as a few private sectors and government contracts in Queensland have been valued at $10 million or more! Quick Overview:  Since 1st… View article Featured

Invoice fraud: How it works and five ways to prevent it

The term ‘fraud’ frightens even the most seasoned business professionals. According to the ACCC, average invoice fraud losses in Australia are more than five times greater than average losses in the same period last… View article Profitability

How to grow a construction business

Growing a construction business is an opportunity to increase your capabilities and your profits. The sky’s the limit when you grow with scale, but getting started can be the hardest part. Before we share… View article