If you’ve ever needed help using Cashflow Manager, there’s a good chance you’ve already met Karl.   Karl spends his working day diligently answering phone calls, emails, web chats from our customers who might be having issues, need advice, or require help navigating Cashflow Manager software.   He’s part of our Customer Engagement Team (we call them […] The post Employee Spotlight – Karl, professional problem solver appeared first on Cashflow Manager AUS ..read more

With COVID-19 lockdowns now squarely in the rear-view mirror, the government is touting Tuesday’s federal budget as a “responsible budget” that “starts the hard task of Budget repair”. For the first time in almost 10 years, a federal labor government has outlined how it will be spending your tax-payer money over the next few years […] The post Federal Budget 2022/23 – what’s in it for small businesses? appeared first on Cashflow Manager AUS ..read more

Single Touch Payroll – a quick overview If you have employees, there’s a good chance you’re already familiar with Single Touch Payroll (STP). When it was introduced, STP changed the way employers report payroll information to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Previously employers reported payroll information to the ATO once a year, now, information is […] The post What’s changing with Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 (STP2) in Cashflow Manager appeared first on Cashflow Manager AUS ..read more

As a small business owner, you need a good understanding of which taxes apply to you right from the start. One tax that can be incredibly confusing for business owners with employees is the fringe benefits tax (FBT). For most small business preparing their own FBT return, it needs to be lodged and liability paid […] The post Fringe Benefits Tax – a guide for small business owners appeared first on Cashflow Manager AUS ..read more

Burning the midnight oil isn’t any fun. But the demands of running a business can often make it feel like the only option, making insufficient sleep incredibly common among business owners. This needs to change. In the short term, a lack of sleep can affect your appearance, impair your memory and – unsurprisingly – make […] The post Five Simple Ways Business Owners Can Improve Their Sleep appeared first on Cashflow Manager AUS ..read more

It is no secret that the way you manage staff in a small business has a significant influence on their productivity, performance and job satisfaction. For many people, when they set out on a business venture, being able to bring on paid employees is hugely satisfying moment. But, as it is with many things in […] The post The best staff management strategies for your small business appeared first on Cashflow Manager AUS ..read more

 Small business leadership is challenging. You’ve carved out your niche, got some money coming in, and just made your first hire. Soon enough, they all be looking to you for guidance, inspiration, and motivation  to achieve bigger and better for the business, and for themselves. The thing is, not everybody is a natural born leader. […] The post Leadership Mastery: 6 essential small business leadership skills appeared first on Cashflow Manager AUS ..read more

One of the most daunting parts of starting (or even running) your own business is the prospect of facing unknown tax requirements somewhere down the line. In order to help sole traders from being hit with a hefty tax bill at the end of the financial year, the ATO uses a system called Pay As […] The post Sole Trader PAYG Instalments Explained appeared first on Cashflow Manager AUS ..read more

Now that the dust has settled on the 2022 Federal Budget, it’s clear that there are a few announcements that every small business owner should know about. Make sure you are across the key changes to certain deductions, PAYG and GST installations, and economic support before we head into the next financial year.  To help […] The post Federal Budget: What’s in it for small businesses? appeared first on Cashflow Manager AUS ..read more

Have you ever had this error message when using Cashflow Manager? “Outside of Year Parameters” It can sound like a scary message, but it’s actually quite a simple fix. Essentially, it means that your software (whether that’s Cashflow Manager, Cashflow Manager Gold, Wages Manager or Wages 1-4) is out of date and needs to be updated. […] The post ‘Outside of Year Parameters’ error: Solved appeared first on Cashflow Manager AUS ..read more