Get set for summer

Christmas can be a challenging time for small businesses. You can minimise any headaches by being prepared and knowing what your obligations are. Here you’ll find information and advice to help you plan for the holiday season. Read tips on managing your cash flow and general operations. If you have employees, brush up on how to comply with fringe benefit tax (FBT) rules, handle staff leave and hire seasonal workers.

Prepping for Christmas

Get ready for the holiday run-up with a quick guide to claiming expenses and leave rules for any staff.

Festive cash flow

Avoid the Christmas cash flow blues with these expert tips to keep the money coming in.

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Get paid on time

Avoid being left out of pocket over the summer slowdown with our helpful tips on invoicing customers.

Pick up invoicing tips

Downtime to-do list

If you’re not as busy over summer, use this time to identify business assets — and get the most value from each one.

Use our checklists

Scammers don’t go on holiday

Get your systems in good shape before Christmas so you can rest easy.

Here's how

FBT on Christmas parties and presents

Christmas functions or giving gifts to employees might be business expenses - but what are the tax considerations?

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Test yourself on FBT

Know your fringe benefit taxes from your employee allowances and expenses? Take our quiz and find out.

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End-of-year bonuses

Performance bonuses are a great way to reward your employees. Here’s how to handle the relevant taxes.

Holidays and leave

There are different rules for different types of leave. Understand your obligations as an employer.

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How to pay employees for leave

Whether you’re paying staff for holiday, parental or sick leave, our guide helps you get it right.

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Hire great summer staff

Attract the best people to see you through the seasonal rush, while following employment laws and processes.

Here's how

Hiring the right staff types

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