Accountants for Business Startups

Starting a business? We get it – we all started here

Congratulations – deciding to start your own business is a big moment, and an exciting one. Take comfort that just like you, we all started at the beginning. Over decades we’ve guided many new business owners through their tax and accounting journey and helped them build the businesses they’d dreamed of.

You wouldn’t set off on a long trip without the basics – food, water, a map. Your business is no different. A solid foundation of the right structure, software, systems, people and training is what long-term success gets built on.

Understanding your needs

First, we meet to understand the most pressing needs of your business – every business is different in size, complexity and structure. Together we work through the questions that matter:

• How will you set up your business to begin with?
• Are you staying solo, or do you have ambitions to grow a team?
• Where do you see the business in five years?
• What are your short, medium and long-term goals?

Your answers become the building blocks for the structures, processes and systems you’ll need. Already up and running? We’ll look at what you have in place, assess what’s working – and what’s not – and optimise from there.

Software that does the heavy lifting

The right software changes the way you do business. As a Xero Platinum Partner we’ll recommend and set up the systems that fit how you work – and automate the mundane parts, from data entry to tracking your finances, so the business flows more smoothly.

Training so it sticks

New systems are useless without the training to match. We’ll get you confident on your bookkeeping, your business processes and your accounting software – so you can onboard staff methodically and everyone knows exactly how payroll, invoicing and expenses are handled.

The services that back it up

Every business is different, so we build a tailored package around your current needs – and adjust it as you grow.

Common questions

Sole trader, company or trust – how do I choose?

It depends on your risk, your tax position and your plans. We walk through the trade-offs in plain English in your first meeting, and the decision stays yours.

What taxes will I actually need to deal with?

Usually income tax, GST once you’re registered, and PAYG withholding when you take on staff. We set up the right registrations and lodgements so nothing sneaks up on you.

What software should I use?

For most new businesses we recommend Xero – we’re a Xero Platinum Partner – but we’ll fit the software to your business, not the other way round.

How do I pay myself?

It depends on your structure. We’ll set up a simple routine for putting money aside for tax and paying yourself sustainably from day one.

What does it cost?

We offer a range of packages based on your needs – and unlimited quick (5-minute) questions and emails are included, so you’re never watching the clock.