The ATO and AusIndustry have tightened audit parameters for the R&D Tax Incentive, heavily targeting software development and tech startups. With regulators scrutinizing routine coding disguised as innovation, many Australian businesses face heavy clawbacks. Discover what regulators look for in core R&D activities, the crucial technical documentation required, and three practical steps to audit-proof your next R&D claim.

Under Australia's Payday Super framework, the quarterly 28-day cash buffer for superannuation is gone. Employers must now clear super contributions within 7 business days of each pay date. Discover how this timing shift impacts your working capital, what the ATO's automated penalties mean for your business, and four proactive strategies to keep your cash flow healthy.

Card surcharges were banned on 1 October 2026, and the ATO’s plan to stop accepting credit cards has been delayed to 30 June 2027. Learn what Australian cafés, restaurants, and pubs need to do to adjust pricing, update POS systems, and protect cash flow

Planning a team Christmas party? Before booking a venue or sending invitations, learn how Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) rules apply to staff functions, venue choices, and gifts. Discover how the $300 minor benefit threshold impacts your tax deductions and GST credits.

Hybrid work flexibility can trigger unexpected tax liabilities under Australian FBT rules. Learn how blanket WFH allowances, unverified tech stipends, and dual-use equipment can expose your business to ATO audits—and how to protect your bottom line.

Payday Super is live across Australia, requiring venue owners to pay superannuation on the same day as wages. Discover the 7-day rule, ATO risk zones, and how to protect your cash flow. Read more.

For Brisbane hospitality venues, BAS requires more than just meeting a deadline—it demands accurate sales data, POS reconciliations, and payroll alignment. Discover how Evisory delivers specialist BAS and bookkeeping support. Read more.

Hospitality venues face unique financial pressures across payroll, BAS, and POS reconciliation. Discover whether outsourced or in-house bookkeeping provides the best compliance depth, risk management, and operational clarity for your venue. Read more.

Choosing between a virtual bookkeeper and local support comes down to your venue's operational complexity. Discover how specialist hospitality bookkeeping handles POS reconciliation, payroll compliance, and weekly reporting. Read more.

Effective cash flow forecasting is essential for hospitality venues to manage payroll, BAS, and supplier runs without strain. Discover the best tools, rolling 13-week forecasting strategies, and how to account for volatile seasonal trends. Read more.

From 1 July 2026, the Fair Work Commission’s 4.75% wage increase brings fresh cost pressures to Australian hospitality venues. Discover how to protect your margins through proactive labour tracking, system updates, and strategic pricing. Read more.

Generic accountants are great at lodging tax returns, but they often miss the complex operational nuances of hospitality—from award compliance and GST distinctions to labour percentages and break-even analysis. Discover why venue-specific financial advisory matters. Read more.

A full dining room and busy weekends can easily mask a venue that isn't actually making money. Discover the critical difference between revenue, gross profit, and net profit, and learn how to calculate your break-even point to protect your margins. Read more.

Venue owners who feel in control of their finances rely on a consistent weekly rhythm rather than monthly guesswork. Discover the step-by-step weekly finance checklist—covering sales, labor, food costs, cash flow, and compliance—that smart hospitality operators use to protect their margins. Read more.

Payroll mistakes in hospitality quietly drain profits through inefficient rostering and expose venues to severe legal risks under 2026 wage laws. Discover the true cost of payroll mismanagement and how to build a compliant, data-driven payroll strategy. Read more.

​Knowing your numbers is the difference between a financially fragile venue and a resilient one. Discover the 2026 Australian hospitality benchmarks for labour, food cost, prime cost, and net profit margins that every operator needs to track. Read more.