Bookkeeping Blog
Advice and tips for Australian Businesses
Recent news about Woolworths under-paying staff
Now you must be living under a rock if you haven’t heard about Woolworths who have underpaid their staff and this made me think about writing this blog.
If they had of used a registered BAS Agent to prepare payroll and not an employee with no payroll training or have used an unregistered agent, then this problem would not have occurred.
This is a huge issue for Woolworths not only their reputation but financially to their shareholders, even their profit line because these payments will need to be backdated to all staff who have been underpaid.
So I wonder who’s head or heads are going to roll now with this problematic issue that will cost Woolworths…in a big way, not only financially but damaging to their brand.
Maree Punzet ~ Maree’s Mobile Bookkeeping ~ 0429 363 047
What’s the trend when it comes to Bookkeeping in 2019?
This article below explains more about those new trends that are happening in the Bookkeeping industry. https://www.thesmallbusinesslounge.com.au/bookkeeping/bookkeeping-trends-2019/
1. Automation + Cloud Accounting
2. Code-free processes
3. Blockchain technology
4. Open Banking
If you want to learn or know more, contact me today.
Maree Punzet
Maree’s Mobile Bookkeeping
M: 0429 363 047
W: www.mareesmobilebookkeeping.com.au
What is stopping you from outsourcing to a Bookkeeper?
What is the main reason that clients hesitate in outsourcing? I think the main reason is they feel they may lose control. This happens to every business owner, it’s like the first time you allow your child to go to a play date and stay overnight at someone else’s place, that feeling of losing control not knowing what is happening with my child, are they ok? Are they safe?
It all comes down to trust.
The same applies to many business owners, small or large, it’s that feeling of losing control and having someone else take care of their bookkeeping.
I ask clients everyday what is the main reason and they say, ‘Oh I’m nervous to outsource, this is my business, I don’t want anyone to do this for me as I’ve been doing it for years, but it’s just taking up so much of my valued time.’
But wouldn’t it be better to outsource to free up your time?
Wouldn’t it make sense to outsource to a Bookkeeper that has the knowledge and expertise in this area?
Many times when I first start with a client, there has been a mistake made by them, no fault of their own, because they simply didn’t know, because they don’t have the experience or skillset in this area.
People think Bookkeeping is easy, it’s isn’t. I have spent over 20 years in this industry; I do regular training to keep up to date with all the changes? I love what I do and I have to keep abreast of all the regulations.
How many business owners could say they do training in bookkeeping, or read all the changes that are frequently happening…none…
So why be afraid to outsource?
If this is you, I offer a free complimentary 15 minute chat with you to discuss your concerns and believe me, once you outsource to me, you won’t ever go back to doing your bookkeeping yourself.
Call me to discuss your needs today.
Maree Punzet
Maree’s Mobile Bookkeeping
M: 0429 363 047
W: www.mareesmobilebookkeeping.com.au
