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Payday Super is almost here and this is what you need to know

Payday Super starts 1 July 2026, and the way Australian businesses pay super changes fundamentally from that date. The headline is simple: instead of paying super quarterly, employers will need to process it on payday. But there’s more to it than timing. The calculation base is broadening, the penalty regime is being rewired, the ATO’s clearing house is closing, and several nuances in the detail are worth understanding before 1 July. This is the version we’re giving our clients. It covers what’s actually changing, what it costs to get wrong, and the traps worth planning for now. What’s changing when Payday

Inline Partners April 24, 2026
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Bookkeeping

Payday Super Changes 2026: What Every Employer Needs to Know

Payday Super changes 2026 are officially underway – we all knew this was coming, but now it is becoming real. Last week, the Federal Government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Bill 2025 to Parliament, confirming the long-awaited Payday Super changes 2026 that will transform how employers pay super in Australia. This reform will require employers to pay superannuation at the same time as wages and salaries which is a major shift from the current quarterly system. It is designed to improve retirement outcomes and reduce unpaid super across Australia. What Are the Payday Super Changes 2026? The new rules

Inline Partners October 19, 2025
Choosing a Bookkeeper
Accounting

Confessions of an Accountant: What We Secretly Love (and Hate) About the Job

Welcome to the confessions of an accountant – yes, accountants have secrets, too! When most people think of accountants, they picture spreadsheets, tax returns, and calculators. But the truth is, behind the numbers, we’re humans with plenty of quirks and stories to tell. At Inline Partners, we’re sharing our confessions of an accountant because we believe accounting shouldn’t feel dry or boring. So here’s what we secretly love (and hate) about working in the world of accounting. ✅ Things We Secretly Love   A Beautifully Reconciled Bank Feed One of our true joys is seeing every transaction perfectly matched and cleared.

Inline Partners July 14, 2025
Choosing a Bookkeeper
Bookkeeping

Top Tips for Choosing a Bookkeeper – And Why Cheap Bookkeeping Can Cost You More

Choosing a bookkeeper is one of the most important decisions for any business owner. While it’s tempting to cut costs, cheap bookkeeping can quickly turn into expensive mistakes that hurt your business in the long run. Cutting corners with your books can lead to ATO penalties, tax surprises, poor cash flow decisions, and sleepless nights worrying about your business’s financial health. Whether you’re a business owner in Sydney or anywhere else, choosing the right bookkeeper is crucial. Here’s how to get it right. Why “Cheap” Isn’t Always Best When Choosing a Bookkeeper Many small business owners try to save money by:

Inline Partners July 7, 2025
Hidden cost of remote work
Bookkeeping

The Top 15 Ways to Make Bookkeeping Easier (and Free Up Your Time)

Bookkeeping doesn’t have to be hard. If you’re looking for ways to make bookkeeping easier, you’re not alone. With the right systems and habits in place, you can free up your time and gain control of your business finances. It doesn’t have to be messy, confusing, or a last-minute scramble at BAS time either. If you put the right systems and habits in place now, you can make bookkeeping easier – giving you more time to focus on growing your business (and less time stressing about receipts). Here are 15 practical ways to streamline your bookkeeping, make your bookkeeping easier and

Lauren Evans April 29, 2025
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Accounting

Federal Budget Summary 2021

Watch our Federal Budget Summary 2021.  This is a recording of the webinar held on 14 May 2021 and provides a summary of the key budget initiatives which impact on small to medium businesses.

Inline Partners May 14, 2021
Family Business
Bookkeeping

13 Ways To Improve Cash Flow

Are you looking for ways to get paid faster and improve cash flow? Do your customers take forever to pay your invoices?  Are you constantly chasing customers to pay you?   Chasing overdue payments can be one of the most frustrating parts of any business. That is why I recommend having a process in place to deal with collecting money. As well as what to do with any customers who fall behind on payments.  I am frequently assisting clients via our Accounting Services and Bookkeeping Services with this issue. Below I outline a few simple steps that any small business using Xero can take to get paid faster and improve your business cash flow!    Reference check new customers   How

Inline Partners April 17, 2021
Bookkeeping

Get Help With Your Business Bookkeeping

We get it; you like to have oversight and control of all the parts of your business. However; as the business grows this becomes increasingly hard and your need to control and do it all, means growth will slow as new opportunities will be missed and the skills needed to handle the increasing complexity of the business will not be there. There comes a time when every business owner needs to decide on which parts of the business could benefit with a new level of support. The feedback we continually get from business owners who have made the decision to get

Inline Partners March 19, 2021
Tips to make bookkeeping easier for businesses
Bookkeeping

Small Business Bookkeeping Myths

Small Business Bookkeeping Myths In your small business, it feels like you have 101 things to do. And depending on the size of your small business, that might include Bookkeeping. But is that true? And what other myths about Bookkeeping are out there, that actually hinder your accounts being accurate and relevant to you as the business owner? Our post on Small Business Bookkeeping Myths will show you some of the misunderstanding that Small Business owners might have about Bookkeeping and Bookkeepers. We’ll cover these three areas, and you can see what Bookkeeping myths about Small Business are holding you back

Inline Partners September 18, 2020
Accounting

Hiring The Right Staff For Your Small Business

As a small business owner, finding the right staff for your business is absolutely imperative to your success. In this post, we’ll look at a few strategies and tips for hiring and keeping good staff members in your small business.

Inline Partners September 17, 2019

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