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Small Biz HQ We are professional certified bookkeepers and BAS Agent who work TOGETHER with your small business t

26/05/2026

Struggling to switch off after work? 🤯
You finish for the day, but your brain isnt.
You reach for your phone and think, “I’ll just check one thing…”
But is it going to be ONE thing?👀
Here is 3 ways you can tell your work brain mode NO!

Girl, we are OFF the payroll right now.”
(And we don’t do unpaid overtime for our own thoughts.)
We’re not doing ‘just one thing’, we’ve been lied to before.”
“No” (sometimes simple and dramatic gets the job done)

Always remember that rest is productive 💚

25/05/2026

Are you guilty of “just checking one email” after hours?
You tell yourself, “I’ll just respond to this quickly…”
Next minute… it’s been 2 hours and you’re deep in admin tasks 😩
Here’s the truth 👇

You have the right to disconnect when your workday ends.
Those “quick” after-hours tasks are costing you more than you think:
⚠️ Increased risk of burnout
⚠️ Reduced performance the next day
⚠️ Disrupted focus and recovery time

Rest isn’t a luxury, it’s essential 💡
When you protect your time, you protect your energy, your productivity, and your wellbeing.
Give yourself permission to switch off.

17/05/2026

Weekly Update | Small Biz HQ
Just a quick update on how to get in touch with us!
If you can’t reach us by phone, don’t worry — we’re constantly checking messages throughout the day. Please send us a text message with your name and what your call is about, and we’ll pass it on to the right bookkeeper so your questions can be answered as soon as possible ✅
You can also reach us anytime via email at [email protected] — this inbox is monitored all day, every day 📧
We’re here to make sure you’re supported and looked after!

📣 REMINDER Team UpdateWe’ve made a few changes behind the scenes to help keep things running smoothly (and make sure you...
17/05/2026

📣 REMINDER Team Update
We’ve made a few changes behind the scenes to help keep things running smoothly (and make sure you’re looked after as quickly as possible 🙌)
📅 We’re now fully remote but available for meetings by appointment
📱 Our main phone contact is mobile
📌 Sam is currently working full-time on a subcontracting project, so will be less available for now
🏢 Our Goondoon St office is currently unmanned

To help us help you 👇
📧 Please use our main email - [email protected]
This inbox is always being monitored, so it’s the fastest way to get a response
💙 Rhianan is now your go-to contact
📞 0412 687 323
When you reach out, just let her know who you’re after and what it’s about. This helps us get things sorted quicker.
📞 Rachel is available via phone, email, in person meetings and Teams meetings.
📧 Agnes is available via email and Teams meetings.

Thanks so much for your support while we settle into this new rhythm. We’re still here, still working hard for you, just doing things a little differently 💙

Finish It Friday Update | Small Biz HQWhat a week it’s been here at Small Biz HQ!✔️ We’re wrapping up BAS work and getti...
15/05/2026

Finish It Friday Update | Small Biz HQ

What a week it’s been here at Small Biz HQ!
✔️ We’re wrapping up BAS work and getting everything ready for lodgement
✔️ Had a great team meeting diving into the new superannuation legislation (always evolving!)
✔️ All client employees have been paid — big YAY from us 🎉
✔️ We’ve officially gone fully remote… PJs all day = winning 🙌
✔️ And we’re nearly at the finish line on a major client migration project
Feeling accomplished and ready to roll into next week strong 💪
Happy Friday everyone!

15/05/2026

Superannuation Update: Here’s What You Need to Know!

Superannuation is changing!
From the first pay run after 1st of July!
What does this mean for you?
• Super must now be paid at the same time as your payroll
• Contributions need to be made every pay run
• Payments must reach employee super accounts within 7 days
Staying on top of these changes is key to remaining compliant and avoiding penalties.
Need help updating your payroll or systems? We’re here to make it easy ✔️

📣 Team UpdateWe’ve made a few changes behind the scenes to help keep things running smoothly (and make sure you’re looke...
13/05/2026

📣 Team Update
We’ve made a few changes behind the scenes to help keep things running smoothly (and make sure you’re looked after as quickly as possible 🙌)
📅 We’re now fully remote but available for meetings by appointment
📱 Our main phone contact is mobile
📌 Sam is currently working full-time on a subcontracting project, so will be less available for now
🏢 Our Goondoon St office is currently unmanned

To help us help you 👇
📧 Please use our main email - [email protected]
This inbox is always being monitored, so it’s the fastest way to get a response
💙 Rhianan is now your go-to contact
📞 0412 687 323
When you reach out, just let her know who you’re after and what it’s about. This helps us get things sorted quicker.
📞 Rachel is available via phone, email, in person meetings and Teams meetings.
📧 Agnes is available via email and Teams meetings.

Thanks so much for your support while we settle into this new rhythm. We’re still here, still working hard for you, just doing things a little differently 💙

🏡 Why we went remote (and why we’re not looking back)Like a lot of small businesses, we’ve been doing a bit of reflectin...
11/05/2026

🏡 Why we went remote (and why we’re not looking back)

Like a lot of small businesses, we’ve been doing a bit of reflecting on how we work best, and for us, going remote made sense.

💙 It means more balance between work and family life (because let’s be honest, life doesn’t happen neatly between 9–5)
🚗 It cuts down the time spent in the car getting to and from the office
🙌 It helps reduce costs so we can focus on what actually matters — our clients
😅 And if we’re being completely honest… we’re a team of fairly committed introverted homebodies

Plus, sometimes working from home looks like a professional Zoom call up top… and activewear and fluffy socks below 🤭

Less commuting, fewer interruptions, more focused work, it’s a win all round.

✨ But the most important part?
We’re still here. Still working hard. Still looking after our clients just doing it from our home offices instead of in the office.

Same team, same service… just a little more flexible (and a lot closer to the coffee machine ☕)

You can still contact us anytime at
0412 687 323 or [email protected]

To all the mums out there juggling life, families, small businesses, careers and everything in between, we see you 💙To t...
11/05/2026

To all the mums out there juggling life, families, small businesses, careers and everything in between, we see you 💙

To the mums who somehow keep all the plates spinning (even when one or two wobble), who show up day after day, and who make it all look easier than it is, you’re incredible.

To the mums who raised us and helped shape us into the women and mothers we are today, thank you for the lessons, the support, and the strength you passed on.

And to the little ones (big and small) who remind us why we do it all, you’re our why, every single day

Here's to messy houses, full hearts, big dreams and doing the best we can. Always.

10/05/2026

🚨 Xero is STILL having a moment… 🚨

If things have been slower lately, it’s not just you — Xero has been a bit… temperamental this past week 😅

Right now, using Xero feels like trying to stream Netflix on bush internet - lots of buffering, not a lot of progress 📶🤦‍♀️

We’re working hard behind the scenes (and refreshing like it’s cardio) to keep things moving while they sort it out.

Thanks for sticking with us we promise we haven’t gone missing, we’re just waiting for Xero to catch up 💙

The “have you tried turning it off and on again?” team 😄

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