Sporting Club Finances: Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them

  Behind the goals, hoops, and community spirit, most sporting clubs are run by dedicated volunteers doing their best to manage the club’s finances with limited time, resources and tools. But as compliance pressures grow and reporting expectations increase,...

New Employee Starter Pack: 1 July 2025

New Employee Starter Pack: What to Give, 1 July 2025  Hiring a new employee? From 1 July 2025, employers in Australia must comply with updated onboarding requirements. This blog brings together all the key documents and actions into one streamlined checklist. It also...

New Portable Long Service Leave Scheme for NSW Community Services 

New Portable Long Service Leave Scheme | Beam Bookkeeping New Portable Long Service Leave Scheme for NSW Community Services Why It Matters This scheme marks a major change for NSW community services employers. It gives workers long service leave based on industry...

Minimum Wage Increase 2025

Minimum Wage Increase Effective 1 July 2025 The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages, effective 1 July 2025. What’s Changing: The National Minimum Wage will rise to $948 per week or $24.95 per...

Wellbeing Action Tool: A Practical Guide for Business Owners

Wellbeing Action Tool: A Practical Guide for Business Owners Running a business means wearing a lot of hats and carrying a heavy load on your shoulders. From managing finances and teams to meeting deadlines and navigating uncertainty, business owners often put their...

Are You Paying LAFHA Correctly?

Are You Paying LAFHA Correctly? New ATO Rates Apply Many businesses confuse Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) with Travel Allowances – however they are in fact very different.  Getting it wrong can lead to payroll errors, unexpected tax bills for employees,...