Payday Super and STP: What Employers Need to Know in 2026
Payday Super started on 1 July 2026. What it means for small business employers, how it works with STP and the 12% super rate, and how to stay on top of it.
7 September 2026 ReadNotes on the numbers
The Hyndes blog
Plain-English articles on bookkeeping, cash flow, tax and running a business by the numbers, written for Melbourne small businesses, NDIS providers and not-for-profits.
NFP Treasurer Responsibilities: A Checklist for Boards
What a not-for-profit treasurer is responsible for, a practical financial checklist for the role, and how good bookkeeping makes the job manageable.
7 September 2026 Read7 Financial Numbers Every Allied Health Practice Should Watch
The seven numbers that tell you how your allied health practice is really doing, why each one matters, and what to do when they move.
7 September 2026 ReadHow to Read Your 3 Key Financial Reports
A plain-English guide to the three reports every business owner should understand: the profit and loss, the balance sheet and the cash flow statement.
6 September 2026 ReadStarting an NDIS Provider: The Financial Setup Checklist
The financial setup checklist for a new NDIS provider: structure, software, invoicing, payroll, records and cash flow, the money side the guides skip.
6 September 2026 ReadNDIS Bookkeeping: The Complete Guide for Providers
A complete guide to NDIS bookkeeping: how you get paid, claiming and reconciliation, the cash flow gap, payroll, GST, audit-ready records and the common mistakes.
5 September 2026 ReadACNC Financial Reporting: What Charity Boards Need Ready
What registered charities report to the ACNC each year, how it varies by charity size, and what boards need to have ready so reporting is straightforward.
5 September 2026 ReadVirtual CFO: 7 Signs You've Outgrown Basic Accounting
A virtual CFO gives you senior financial input without a full-time hire. Seven signs your business has outgrown basic accounting and needs more.
4 September 2026 ReadGetting Started with Xero: A Small Business Setup Guide
A step-by-step guide to setting up Xero properly for your small business, plus the common setup mistakes that cause problems later and how to avoid them.
4 September 2026 ReadCash Flow Forecasting for Small Business: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to cash flow forecasting for small business: what it is, how to build one step by step, and a free 12 month cash flow forecasting template to download.
4 September 2026 ReadXero vs MYOB vs QuickBooks: Which Is Right for You?
An honest comparison of Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks for Australian small business: how they differ, who each suits, and how to choose the right one.
3 September 2026 Read6 Signs It's Time to Bring in a Bookkeeper
Not sure if you need a bookkeeper yet? Six clear signs your books have outgrown DIY, and what a bookkeeper actually fixes when you bring one in.
3 September 2026 ReadJob Costing: Knowing Which Jobs Actually Make Money
Busy but not making money? Job costing shows you which jobs are profitable and which are quietly losing you money, and how to track it in your business.
3 September 2026 ReadProfit vs Cash: Why a Profitable Business Can Run Dry
Making a profit but always short of cash? Here is why profit and cash are not the same thing, where the gap comes from, and how to close it.
2 September 2026 ReadHow Much Does a Bookkeeper Cost in Australia?
How much does a bookkeeper cost in Australia? Compare hourly and fixed-fee pricing, what affects the cost and how to tell whether you're getting good value.
2 September 2026 ReadGrant Acquittals: How Better Bookkeeping Makes It Easier
Grant acquittals are only stressful when the bookkeeping is not ready. How to set up your records so acquitting a grant is a report you run, not a scramble.
1 September 2026 ReadBookkeeper vs Accountant: Which Does Your Business Need?
Bookkeeper, accountant, or both? A plain-English guide to who does what, when you need each, and how they work together for an Australian small business.
1 September 2026 Read