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Happy New Year
Thank you for your business in 2023. For business owners, the New Year is often the time of year when you reflect on where you are at and...
Lockwood and Ward
Jan 18, 20241 min read


Do you know the rules and entitlements during the end-of-year holiday season?
As we head into the summer holiday period, is your business up to speed with your rights and obligations? It can be confusing to...
Lockwood and Ward
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Holiday cash flow for your small business
Are you heading away for a break from the business this year? This time of year can be hard on small business. Your expenses continue and...
Lockwood and Ward
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Wishing you a safe and enjoyable Christmas (and your tax dates)
We wish you a safe and relaxing Christmas, and an abundant New Year! Thank you for working with us this year — we appreciate you! Below...
Lockwood and Ward
Dec 15, 20232 min read


What makes you a good entrepreneur?
Do you dream about starting our own business? And, can anyone become an entrepreneur? When you look at the research, there are certain...
Lockwood and Ward
Dec 12, 20232 min read


How much should you pay yourself?
Being the boss means you get to make all the big decisions about your business – including how much to pay yourself in wages, salary or...
Lockwood & Ward
Dec 5, 20232 min read


10 hot questions to ask yourself as a business owner
Running a busy and successful business means you often don’t have the time to step back and work ON the business. This can be a challenge...
Lockwood & Ward
Nov 23, 20234 min read


Small Business Instant Asset Write-Off This Financial Year
If your business is eligible, it may benefit you to claim an immediate deduction for business assets bought and used this financial year....
Lockwood and Ward
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Your business may be selected for ATO’s PAYG withholding compliance test
From 1 July 2023, the ATO commenced an activity statement lodgment reminder program wherein 3,000 employers will be randomly selected for...
Lockwood & Ward
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Your September quarter superannuation guarantee contribution is due soon
Prepare now for your quarterly superannuation guarantee (SG) contribution lodgement and payment. Here’s what you need to review: Have you...
Lockwood & Ward
Oct 23, 20231 min read


Your September quarter activity statement is due soon
If you are lodging your own quarterly activity statement you need to lodge and pay by the 28th of October. If you lodge using our...
Lockwood & Ward
Oct 23, 20231 min read


Proving your ongoing business viability through 5 financial reports
Whether you’re applying for government subsidies, taking out a business loan or seeking investor support, you need to be able to...
Lockwood & Ward
Sep 28, 20233 min read


Business tips - Setting up the compliance foundations
To trade as a business, you need to meet the right compliance requirements. It’s certainly not the most exciting part of creating a...
Lockwood & Ward
Sep 20, 20233 min read


Restructuring or selling your business? We can help
In a challenging business landscape, if you are considering a major change, your head is no doubt filled with questions. I’ve decided to...
Lockwood & Ward
Sep 11, 20232 min read
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