Thinking of starting a new business? Sole trader and not sure what you should be keeping track of — or claiming? This simple guide covers the records the ATO requires you to keep, how to set up a system that won't eat your evenings, what you can and can't claim as a deduction, and when it might be time to get a bookkeeper involved. Everything you need to get your books in order — and keep them that way.

Got Xero and bookkeeping questions stacking up? The Hour of Power is a focused, one-on-one 60-minute session with Wendy — Xero Certified Advisor & BAS Agent with 20+ years' experience working with small businesses of all types — over Microsoft Teams. Ask anything, untangle anything, and walk away with clear answers you can use immediately. No ongoing commitment. Just one powerful hour.

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: yes — but it's much easier than you think, and you can ditch the shoebox forever.

Most business owners don't notice when they've crossed the line. Here are 8 signs your business has outgrown DIY bookkeeping — and what to do about it.

Too many small business owners are paying later for financial admin they were never trained to do. Here's why bookkeeping isn't just data entry — and what it's really costing you to DIY it.

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation on every payday — not quarterly. Payday Super is now law, and the changes go beyond just timing. New rules around how super is calculated, reported and enforced mean most businesses will need to update their payroll systems before the deadline. Here's a plain-English breakdown of everything you need to know right now.

If you're registered for GST, BAS lodgement is a legal obligation — and only a registered BAS Agent can do it on your behalf. Here's what a BAS Agent actually does, what it costs if you get it wrong, and why it's worth getting right from the start.

Bookkeeper. BAS Agent. You've heard both terms, but what's actually the difference — and which one does your business need? If you're registered for GST, the answer matters more than you might think. We break it down in plain English, including a simple side-by-side comparison and what Australian law says about who can legally lodge your BAS.