Woolworths is the latest company facing a fallout from the underpayment of staff. In what is believed to be the largest remediation of its kind, Woolworths have stated that they have underpaid 5,700 salaried team members with remediation expected to be in the range of $200m to $300m (before tax). The discovery was made as part of a 2 year … Read More
XAM Consulting and 542 Partners; A story of success
What was once a small software company, is now a thriving business in the technology industry that partners with some of the world’s leading technology companies. Natalie Ridland, Financial Controller at XAM Consulting tells the story of when they first partnered with 542 Partners. “One of the biggest challenges that we set for ourselves was that we wanted to … Read More
The future of integrations is endless with Xero
If you don’t already utilise Xero technology in your business, you may want to rethink after reading this blog. With already over 800 third party apps able to integrate with your Xero account, Xero are constantly looking for new partners to help streamline processes for businesses of all sizes. What’s been available? Bank feed integration has been around for … Read More
Income protection and key person insurance; How to know you have the right policies for you and what to do if you already have insurance
If a serious illness or accident occurs, particularly to business owners and/or the key personnel, the business may suffer a significant loss in terms of cash flow, turnover and turnaround of products and services… just to name a few. Income protection and key person insurances are critical to ensuring the survival of your business. For most of us, our ability … Read More
One in two Australians will need to claim for a critical illness during their working life; Make sure you have the right income protection.
One in two Australian’s will need to claim for critical illness during their working life, but many don’t have the right insurances in place to cover both their business and their family. Income and life protection are much more than a cheap policy put in place for emergencies. They can protect against losing your home and business in the … Read More
Out with the old, in with the new; How to determine your marketing budget
How much should I spend on marketing? And how much should I expect to get back in return? It’s challenging to attribute one single activity to one sale and as content marketing and social media become large players in the marketing space, it’s getting even harder to say what one single blog post or Facebook post contributed to your daily … Read More
Client stories: The K.I.S.S Marketing Agency
Darnelle from The K.I.S.S Marketing Agency partnered with 542 six years ago when she began her business journey. “I’ve gained a true partner in my business to direct and guide me throughout my financial business journey. 542 have gone way beyond what I expected of a traditional accountant.” – Darnelle 542 Partners came on board as Darnelle’s first client … Read More
The changing landscape of lending
We have been working on exciting new projects over the past month. Not only do we have a completely renovated (and expanded) head office, we have also been working with some of our good friends and business partners, to create a series of insightful and informative content to help you along your business journey. Don’t forget to subscribe to our … Read More
Start the New Financial Year the 542 way
A new Financial Year means a fresh start! So, if you haven’t got your business processes in order, now’s the time to get organised so your 2019/20 financial year is smooth sailing. Mark your calendar First things first, get your calendar in order. If you’re not sure of important due dates for this Financial Year, don’t worry – we’ve done … Read More
Tips, tricks and helpful hacks to make tax time a breeze
It’s no secret we love Xero! And even though the platform is super user friendly and easy to navigate, there are hidden hacks that our savvy senior accountants, use every day. Never ones to hold onto our knowledge, check out their favourite Xero hacks, that will save you time. Holly’s Tip: Repeating bills and invoices For regular bills and … Read More