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Payday Super Explained: What Gold Coast Business Owners Need to Know Before 2026

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Superannuation is getting a major upgrade. The Australian Government’s Payday Super reform is changing how and when employers pay their employees’ super. If you currently make quarterly payments, this change affects you — and it’s happening soon. At Flexible Financial Solutions, we’ve been following the reforms closely to help Gold Coast businesses prepare early. Here’s a clear breakdown of what the Payday Super changes mean,… Read More »Payday Super Explained: What Gold Coast Business Owners Need to Know Before 2026

Refinance Smarter: Homeowners and Business Owners Can Make Their Money Work Harder

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What Does Refinancing Actually Mean? Refinancing simply means replacing your existing loan with a new one that better fits your current financial situation. It could be a home loan, investment loan, car loan, or even a business loan. The goal is to make your loan work smarter for you. Over time, your lifestyle, income, or business circumstances may change. Maybe you have more equity in… Read More »Refinance Smarter: Homeowners and Business Owners Can Make Their Money Work Harder

How Renovating Your Home Can Impact Property Value: 5 Key Factors to Think About

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Renovations can transform how you live in your home. Beyond comfort and aesthetics, a well planned upgrade may also enhance your property’s value. If you’re considering improvements, especially on the Gold Coast, it is vital to understand which changes deliver value and which may not. As a Gold Coast mortgage broker can attest, financing and valuation go hand in hand. Below are five key factors… Read More »How Renovating Your Home Can Impact Property Value: 5 Key Factors to Think About

Unlocking the Full Power of Xero: Why Tracking Categories Change Everything

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When most business owners think of Xero, they think of the basics: sending invoices, reconciling bank accounts, lodging a BAS, or checking a quick profit and loss report. And yes, those features are powerful, especially if you’re working with a Gold Coast bookkeeper or a registered BAS agent who knows the ins and outs. But here’s the truth: most people only scratch the surface of… Read More »Unlocking the Full Power of Xero: Why Tracking Categories Change Everything

How Xero Helps Small Businesses Scale with Confidence

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Scaling a small business is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Growth often means more clients, more staff, and—let’s be honest—more paperwork. Without the right systems in place, managing cash flow, payroll, and compliance can quickly become stressful. That’s where Xero steps in. More than just accounting software, Xero gives small business owners the tools and confidence to grow without losing control of the… Read More »How Xero Helps Small Businesses Scale with Confidence

Key Tax and Superannuation Updates for 2025: What They Mean for You

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As we step into the 2025/26 financial year, there’s plenty happening in the world of tax, superannuation, and business strategy. From the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) interest rate hold to changes in superannuation contributions and updates on luxury car tax, these developments could affect your financial decisions in the months ahead. This blog unpacks the key changes highlighted in recent updates and explains what… Read More »Key Tax and Superannuation Updates for 2025: What They Mean for You

Gold Coast Property Market: Key Factors That Can Affect Your Borrowing

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The Gold Coast property market is like no other in Australia. With its mix of beachside apartments, suburban family homes, and emerging growth areas, borrowing here often comes with conditions that vary from suburb to suburb. Understanding these differences can help homebuyers, investors, and refinancers see how lenders may view certain properties and why some applications feel more complex than others. This article explores the… Read More »Gold Coast Property Market: Key Factors That Can Affect Your Borrowing

The Difference Between a Bookkeeper and a BAS Agent: Who Does What?

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Why This Difference Matters If you run a small business in Australia, you know that keeping on top of your finances is vital. You may already have a bookkeeper or you might be considering whether you need a BAS agent as well. Many business owners are unsure about the difference between the two roles. The truth is, both play an important part, but a BAS… Read More »The Difference Between a Bookkeeper and a BAS Agent: Who Does What?

When Trust Isn’t Enough: Scam Prevention Tips Every Business Owner Should Live By

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Owning a business is as rewarding as it is challenging. You build trust with your customers, manage relationships with suppliers, and lead your team to create value every day. But while you’re busy growing your business, scammers are working just as hard to find new ways to exploit that trust. From deepfake phone calls that sound exactly like your CEO, to fake invoices that slip… Read More »When Trust Isn’t Enough: Scam Prevention Tips Every Business Owner Should Live By

Construction and Trades: A simple FTC + BAS workflow for Fuel, Tools, Hire and Travel

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If you run a trade or construction business, you deal with fuel, hired gear, tool purchases and plenty of travel. Get those moving parts into a clean workflow and your BAS becomes quick, accurate and cash-flow friendly. This guide shows you how to set up a month-to-month process that captures fuel tax credits, claims the right GST, and keeps the ATO happy. Why this workflow… Read More »Construction and Trades: A simple FTC + BAS workflow for Fuel, Tools, Hire and Travel