Bitcoin is almost 10 years old however, its use certainly hasn’t become mainstream. So if you don’t know what Bitcoin is, don’t worry – many people don’t! Bitcoin is a virtual currency that can be traded electronically. No one bank or Government holds Bitcoin and the currency isn’t physical. It operates on an open ledger … Continued
As small business owners we are passionate and driven, there’s no doubt – we wouldn’t put ourselves through the highs and lows of being in business if we were not fuelled by a deep seated, sometimes crazy, burning desire for “more”. But often this drive can result in a relentless and directionless push to keep … Continued
The Financial Planners Association of Australia recently released the Live the Dream report – Research into Australians living a successful life. Using data based on a McCrindle Research national survey, the report shows that as Australians, we dream about what the future could hold. Nearly four in five of us (77%) believe in our personal … Continued
An ‘elevator’ pitch is the two minute introduction about who you are and what you do. It’s what you would tell someone if you were with them in a lift (or any confined space really!). It’s perfect for networking functions where you need to quickly and succinctly explain your business to a stranger. A good elevator … Continued
Email can be a big time suck, but Elliot Weissbluth, CEO of the financial services company HighTower, has a trick for taming his inbox. He empties it every night. “Email is unidirectional—anyone, at any time, can just go to your inbox without permission, invitation or consideration,” he writes in a post on LinkedIn. “Empowering the world to … Continued
It’s a fact of life that your business success isn’t a solo mission. Your employees, your bookkeeper, accountant, customers and suppliers are all part of the big jigsaw puzzle that makes up a successful business. Having great relationships with suppliers is absolutely essential if you’re selling a product. After all, if you run a café, … Continued
The decision to hire someone comes with all kinds of paperwork – that’s unescapable. This can be further complicated if you’re hiring someone who has an ABN or for a short term contract. Deciding if you are hiring them as an employee or a contractor is very important and affects your tax and super obligations. … Continued
This year’s Federal Budget announcement on 9 May was a mix of pain points and perks for small businesses and individuals. The Government is focused on returning Australia to surplus over the next few years, so they’ve really tightened the purse strings. Everyone from the big banks to the average Australian will be paying more … Continued
If you know the team at Atticus you know we love to indulge in great food! Some of us are better in the kitchen than others and one of our best cooks is Carolyn from Basecamp Bookkeeping. Her brownies are one of our favourite team meeting recipes. Carolyn is sharing her brownie magic with you … Continued
A new way to do BAS is coming, but will it make your life easier or actually save you any time? From 1 July 2017, the ATO is making changes to the way small business does BAS, by reducing the amount of GST information required for BAS. The changes are aimed at making it easier … Continued