Your Bookkeeping Matters

What if the legal risks you’re worried about in business aren’t the biggest problem... it’s the ones you didn’t know to look for? In this milestone 100th episode, I’m joined by small business lawyer and strategist Tracey Mylecharane for a conversation that’s been a long time coming. We’re talking about the real issues we both see too often. Misaligned expectations, poor client onboarding, and the ripple effect that happens when legals and numbers are overlooked. Tracey breaks down the legal g...

Finding the right bookkeeper isn’t about a quick fix or ticking a compliance box. It’s about choosing a partner who gets your business, supports your growth, and gives you the confidence to use your numbers. And the way the relationship starts, your onboarding, says a lot about how it will feel to work together long term. In this episode, I’m going behind the scenes to show what onboarding with us looks like and why the right fit matters so much. I share the difference between tailored suppor...

Whether you're running a business from your spare room or clocking in a few admin hours at the kitchen bench, you’ve probably wondered what you can actually claim working from home — and what’s wishful thinking (no, your air fryer doesn’t count). This episode clears up the confusion around WFH deductions with a no-fluff breakdown of the ATO-approved methods you can use to claim - and how to get it right. I’ll walk you through the two main options available, who they’re best suited for, and ex...

Whether you’re hiring your first team member or reshuffling how support looks inside your growing business, this conversation will help you make smarter, more sustainable decisions. I’m joined by hiring and leadership expert, and my friend, Paula Maidens, and together we dive into one of the biggest growth questions I see small business owners face: should this role be in-house, outsourced or offshored? It’s a topic full of opinions and assumptions, but Paula breaks it down with clarity and l...

Pricing is one of the trickiest parts of running a business, and it’s also one of the easiest ways to watch your profit disappear. If you’re working non stop, but cash still feels tight, chances are your pricing strategy is the problem (whether you realise it or not). In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact mistakes I see female-led businesses making with their pricing. It's the same traps I’ve seen with my own clients, and even faced myself. From guessing your prices and forgettin...

Running a business while trying to maintain a personal life can feel like a never-ending juggling act. The pressure to be everywhere, do everything, and keep it all together is real, and exhausting. That’s why we’re stepping back to ask a more intentional question: is this helping create harmony, or is it feeding the overwhelm? After a shaky 2024, the word harmony has become a guiding principle for me. Instead of striving for a perfect work-life balance (spoiler: it doesn’t exist), my focus h...

After a year-long break from the podcast, I’m back! And there’s a lot to catch up on. While the podcast was on pause, my business, Accounted For You, definitely wasn’t. In fact, the past year has been full of growth, refining processes, and making big shifts in how we support clients. In this episode, I share why I made the decision to step back from recording, the impact it had (both personally and professionally), and why now is the right time to return. I’ll walk through the behind-t...

Today, we're going to dive into a fundamental aspect of running a small business in Australia – understanding business structures. The structure you choose will define how your business is organised, how it's managed, and of course, taxed. Choosing the wrong structure can cause headaches down the road so it’s important to be informed before making a decision. If you have made the wrong decision though, don’t panic! I’ve been there myself, and while it costs some time and money, you can defini...

Are you facing late payments from clients, and getting that panicked feeling about having to chase them up? I get it - and I know so many other business owners do too. In an earlier episode, I took you through my exact process for timely payments. Today, I’m diving a little deeper to discuss the power of personalised reminders and guiding you through the process to get paid quicker. The first step in creating an effective reminder system is to turn on automated reminders in your accoun...

Welcome to another short and snackable episode, where I’m diving into why value matters most in your small business. Today, we’ll explore the idea that while earning money and making a profit is crucial for your business, it shouldn't be the driver behind it. I believe profit should be the result of what you're doing in your business and why. As a small business owner myself, I understand the overwhelming nature of keeping things in the business running smoothly, and how easy it is to lose s...

As a small business owner, it is crucial to wear many hats and outsource areas that require expertise. However, one aspect that often gets overlooked is paying yourself. Though it might not initially appear as a top priority, paying yourself serves as both a reward for your efforts and a means of securing a financial return from your business. So, How Much Should You Pay Yourself? Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The amount you pay yourself depends on vari...

Today, I want to talk about something that has been bothering me for a while – tax invoices. As someone who deals with business finances, I often come across cases where business owners fail to issue proper tax invoices, which wastes time, money and effort for everyone involved. So in this episode, I talk about the importance of tax invoices, the key elements they should include, and the common mistakes to avoid. Tax invoices are essential documents that facilitate business transactions in A...

Whether your business has been on a short break or you're raring to go, it's essential to start the year by setting goals and envisioning your journey. To help you navigate the financial aspects, I've compiled a handy New Year Small Business Financial Growth Checklist that will help you start the year feeling organised and ready to go. I hope you find this checklist helpful in framing your year ahead and reaching your financial goals. It’s important to start a new year feeling ready t...