[ { "post_id": "198", "post_category_id": "14", "post_title": "QBCC Annual Reporting: What Contractors Need to Know", "post_content_short": "For Queensland builders, tradies and construction businesses, QBCC financial compliance is about more than completing another annual\n\tform. <\/strong>The\n\tfinancial position of a licensed business can affect its ability to continue operating under its contractor licence and take on work.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/198\/Ivonne-Blog-Pic-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/qbcc-annual-reporting-what-contractors-need-to-know\/", "post_date": "2026-09-01 01:35:52" }, { "post_id": "197", "post_category_id": "12", "post_title": "Empire Partner in Business Feature: Setlr Buyers Agents", "post_content_short": "We’re excited to introduce our latest Partner in Business, Simon Clarke, Director of Setlr Buyers Agents<\/strong>. Simon and his\nteam understand that buying property isn’t just about finding the right home or investment. It’s about having the right advice, local\nknowledge and support to make a confident, well-informed decision.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/197\/Setlr-Blue.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/about\/partners-in-business\/empire-partner-in-business-feature-setlr-buyers-agents\/", "post_date": "2026-08-25 05:07:10" }, { "post_id": "196", "post_category_id": "12", "post_title": "Empire Partner in Business Feature: Davy Partners", "post_content_short": "We’re excited to introduce our latest Partner in Business, Davy Partners<\/strong>, led by Kateena Mills and Aaron Wells<\/strong>.\n\tWith expertise spanning HR, digital strategy and marketing, their team helps growing businesses put the right people, processes and systems\n\tin place to move forward with confidence.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/196\/DavyPartners_Primary_duoLight.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/about\/partners-in-business\/empire-partner-in-business-feature-davy-partners\/", "post_date": "2026-08-25 03:44:53" }, { "post_id": "195", "post_category_id": "25", "post_title": "Outgrown Your Accountant? 5 Steps to Seamlessly Switch Your SMSF Provider", "post_content_short": "Are you sick and tired of being the side-piece? Has your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) grown up and you strategy has become more sophisticated? Yet, you're still getting the same service? Well, we have some good news for you!", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/195\/SMSF-Blog-Image.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/outgrown-your-accountant-5-steps-to-seamlessly-switch-your-smsf-provider\/", "post_date": "2026-08-25 01:09:00" }, { "post_id": "194", "post_category_id": "19", "post_title": "What Proactive Tax Planning Actually Looks Like for an Established Business", "post_content_short": "Many business owners think tax planning means meeting with their accountant in June and finding a few last-minute deductions before the end\nof the financial year.The reality is that true tax planning starts much earlier in the year. \n

\n\tFor established businesses, proactive tax planning isn’t about scrambling to reduce tax at the last minute. It’s about creating a strategy\n\tthroughout the year that supports business growth, improves cash flow, and helps owners make better financial decisions.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/194\/Blog-Image.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/what-proactive-tax-planning-actually-looks-like-for-an-established-business\/", "post_date": "2026-07-01 02:27:00" }, { "post_id": "193", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "EOFY is Over: 5 Smart Steps Small Business Owners Should Take Next", "post_content_short": "For many small business owners, the end of the financial year (EOFY) feels like the finish line. Once tax planning is complete, financial\nstatements are prepared, and compliance obligations are lodged, it is tempting to return to business as usual.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/193\/Aiko-Blog-Image.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/eofy-is-over-5-smart-steps-small-business-owners-should-take-next\/", "post_date": "2026-06-25 05:05:00" }, { "post_id": "192", "post_category_id": "14", "post_title": "Who Is the Best Accountant in Brisbane? What Business Owners Should Really Look For", "post_content_short": "Looking for the best accountant in Brisbane? Learn what to look for in an accountant, from proactive advice and communication to tailored\nsupport for growing businesses.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/192\/Team-Empire-Screenshot-from-Video.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/small-business\/best-accountant-in-brisbane\/", "post_date": "2026-06-02 23:31:04" }, { "post_id": "191", "post_category_id": "14", "post_title": "Challenges Holding Australian Small Businesses Back (and How to Fix Them)", "post_content_short": "If you’re a business owner, chances are you’ve felt it. You’re busy. You’re doing the work. You’re bringing in revenue. And yet… cash flow\n\tfeels tight, decisions feel heavy, and it’s hard to tell whether you’re actually moving forward. Rather than taking the next step you’re\n\toverthinking everything. 
\n\tSo if you’re feeling stretched, uncertain or stuck in reactive mode - you’re not behind. You’re normal. But you can<\/em> fix it. That’s\n\texactly why we created Empire Launchpad<\/strong>: a structured, numbers-led planning session that helps business owners step back,\n\tregain clarity, and build a practical plan that supports both profitability, life and long term planning for your business.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/191\/Laura-Blog-Image-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/small-business\/the-core-challenges-holding-australian-small-businesses-back-and-how-to-fix-them\/", "post_date": "2026-05-21 05:24:13" }, { "post_id": "190", "post_category_id": "22", "post_title": "Chat Legal", "post_content_short": "We sat down with Darius Hii<\/strong>, Director of Chat Legal<\/strong>, to learn more about his journey, the work he does,\n\tand how he’s helping clients take a proactive approach to legal and tax planning.\n", "post_icon": "", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/about\/partners-in-business\/chat-legal\/", "post_date": "2026-03-30 05:46:00" }, { "post_id": "189", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "Accountant vs Bookkeeper", "post_content_short": "Confused about the difference between a bookkeeper and accountant? Learn what each role does, how they work together, and what your business\n\treally needs.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/189\/Bookkeeper-Photo-2-Tash-Blog.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/accountant-vs-bookkeeper\/", "post_date": "2026-03-25 05:14:02" }, { "post_id": "188", "post_category_id": "25", "post_title": "A Simple Guide to Establishing an SMSF", "post_content_short": "Thinking about setting up an SMSF? Learn how self-managed super funds work, the benefits, risks, and step-by-step setup process with expert\nguidance from Empire Accountants.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/188\/SMSF-Photo-Harry-Blog.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/a-simple-guide-to-establishing-an-smsf\/", "post_date": "2026-03-25 05:04:00" }, { "post_id": "187", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "Understanding Interest Tax Deductibility in Australia", "post_content_short": "Interest deductibility is one of the most important — and often misunderstood — areas of the Australian tax system.
\n\tFor investors, business owners, and individuals with investment loans, getting this right can make a meaningful difference to your tax\n\tposition.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/187\/Blog-Image.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/understanding-interest-tax-deductibility-in-australia\/", "post_date": "2026-03-11 02:41:46" }, { "post_id": "186", "post_category_id": "12", "post_title": "Empire Partner in Business Feature : Funded Finance", "post_content_short": "We’re excited to introduce our latest Partner in Business, Alex Watson<\/strong>, founder of Funded Finance. Alex is someone who\n\ttruly understands that great lending outcomes aren’t just about rates or approvals — they’re about clarity, communication, and long‑term\n\tstrategy. We sat down with Alex to learn more about his journey, his business, and what makes Funded Finance different.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/186\/Funded-Finance-Logo_Colour-Linear-Stacked.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/about\/partners-in-business\/empire-partner-in-business-feature-funded-finance\/", "post_date": "2026-03-05 06:25:00" }, { "post_id": "185", "post_category_id": "12", "post_title": "Empire Partner in Business Feature : Rothgard Financial Partners", "post_content_short": "Empire has had a long-standing relationship with Rothgard Financial Partners, in fact, one that pre-dates Empire itself! Over many years of\nworking alongside Gino and his team, we’ve seen first‑hand the quality of the relationships they build with their clients.  We are\nexcited to have them feature as our Partner in Business<\/strong> in this month's newsletter.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/185\/Rothgard-logo-Blue_original.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/about\/partners-in-business\/empire-partner-in-business-feature-rothgard-financial-partners\/", "post_date": "2026-03-05 06:15:00" }, { "post_id": "184", "post_category_id": "17", "post_title": "Payday Super - What You Need To Know", "post_content_short": "If you haven’t started thinking about Payday Super<\/em> yet, now’s the time.
\n\tThis is one of the most significant changes to employer superannuation obligations in over 30 years and it officially starts on 1 July\n\t2026<\/em>\n\t(tick tock tick tock, that date will be here before we know it!).\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/184\/Payday-Super-Time-is-Ticking.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/superannuation\/payday-super-what-you-need-to-know\/", "post_date": "2026-02-22 23:43:00" }, { "post_id": "183", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "All You Need to Know About the FBT Exemption for Non-Electric Vehicles", "post_content_short": "Many small businesses provide company vehicles for employees to perform their duties.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/183\/Tina-Blog-FBT-Ute-Image.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-fbt-exemption-for-non-electric-vehicles\/", "post_date": "2026-02-03 23:14:00" }, { "post_id": "182", "post_category_id": "17", "post_title": "SBSCH Is Closing: How Small Businesses Can Prepare for Super Changes", "post_content_short": "For those who may not be aware, the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will permanently close on 1 July 2026. From 1 October 2025, new registrations will no longer be accepted. This is a major change<\/strong> that affects small businesses across all\nindustries currently using the SBSCH to pay their employees’ super.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/182\/Update-Image-Betty-Blog.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/small-business\/sbsch-is-closing-how-small-businesses-can-prepare-for-super-changes\/", "post_date": "2025-12-03 00:41:00" }, { "post_id": "181", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "Debunking the CGT Discount Myth: What Investors Need to Know", "post_content_short": "Let’s break down what the CGT discount is, why it’s not always the best option, and what you should consider before choosing how to\nstructure your investments.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/181\/Investor-Image-Lenny-Blog.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/debunking-the-cgt-discount-myth-what-investors-need-to-know\/", "post_date": "2025-11-17 00:14:46" }, { "post_id": "180", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "Income You Must Report in Your 2025 Tax Return", "post_content_short": "The ATO is cracking down on unreported income in 2025. Learn which income sources you must declare in your tax return – from Airbnb and side\nhustles to crypto and overseas earnings.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/180\/2025-tax-return.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/income-you-must-report-in-your-2025-tax-return\/", "post_date": "2025-08-19 06:43:28" }, { "post_id": "179", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Why Your Accountant Should be Involved In Your Business Strategy", "post_content_short": "Traditionally, many business owners only speak to their accountant once a year, and it’s usually right before tax time. If that’s the only\n\ttime you’re checking in, you could be missing out on game-changing insights and support that could help you make smarter decisions all year\n\tround.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/179\/curated-lifestyle-OnN-V9O9lSs-unsplash.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/advisory\/why-your-accountant-should-be-involved-in-your-business-strategy\/", "post_date": "2025-08-04 14:00:00" }, { "post_id": "178", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Why Every Business Needs a Plan", "post_content_short": "<\/strong>When you plan with intention - and pair it with accountability - you’re not just hoping things will work out. You’re\nbuilding a business that will<\/em>.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/178\/brett-jordan-cBY2CtqQ6YI-unsplash.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/business-plan\/", "post_date": "2025-05-14 14:00:00" }, { "post_id": "177", "post_category_id": "5", "post_title": "Common Bookkeeping Mistakes to Avoid", "post_content_short": "Let’s face it; bookkeeping isn’t the most exciting part of running a business. However, it’s one of the most important! Keeping your\n\tfinancial records in check not only helps you stay on top of your business but moreover ensures you're meeting Australian\n\tTaxation Office (ATO) <\/a>requirements\n\twithout stress or penalties.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/177\/behnam-norouzi-HqyLpZyGPYc-unsplash-(2).jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/bookkeeping\/common-bookkeeping-mistakes-to-avoid\/", "post_date": "2025-04-09 00:35:00" }, { "post_id": "176", "post_category_id": "24", "post_title": "How to Navigate New Reporting Requirements for NFPs", "post_content_short": "For Not-for-Profit (NFP) entities, understanding and adhering to new requirements can be a daunting task, especially with the ever-evolving regulatory landscape.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/176\/getty-images-0LZmdXrZC0k-unsplash-(1).jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/how-to-navigate-new-reporting-requirements-for-nfps\/", "post_date": "2025-02-23 23:00:00" }, { "post_id": "175", "post_category_id": "14", "post_title": "Understanding Director Loans for Small Businesses", "post_content_short": "Let’s break down director loans, how they affect your business, and what you can do to avoid common pitfalls. By following this article, you\ncan understand more about Director's loans and why its so important it's done right so you don't land yourself in hot water with the ATO!", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/175\/division7ablog.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/small-business\/understanding-director-loans-for-small-businesses\/", "post_date": "2025-02-05 12:59:00" }, { "post_id": "174", "post_category_id": "18", "post_title": "All you need to know about the FBT Exemption When Buying a Plug-in Hybrid Car (PHEV)", "post_content_short": "In this blog, we’ll walk you through the key criteria for qualifying for the FBT exemption, the costs that can be included, how to handle\n\telectricity expenses for charging, what you need to know about charging stations, and some common pitfalls to avoid as a business owner.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/174\/phev-blog.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.empireaccountants.com.au\/blog\/tax\/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-fbt-exemption-when-buying-a-plug-in-hybrid-car-phev\/", "post_date": "2024-11-04 03:23:00" } ]