Blogs
Card Surcharges Are Banned and the ATO Is Dropping Credit Cards: What Should Your Venue Do Now?
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
Holiday Party Tax Rules: What Australian Businesses Need to Know Before Planning
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.
The WFH FBT Trap: Are Your Remote Work Allowances and Gear Setting Up Your Business for an ATO Audit?
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 Now Live — Is Your Hospitality Business Actually Compliant?
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.
Evisory Brisbane BAS Agent for Hospitality Businesses
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.
Outsourced Bookkeeping vs In-House for Hospitality Venues
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.
Virtual Bookkeeper vs Local Support for Venue Owners
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.
Best Cash Flow Forecasting Tools for Hospitality Teams
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.
Xero Bookkeeper or Accountant: Which Does More Daily?
Many business owners search for a Xero accountant when they actually need daily transaction control first. Discover the critical differences between bookkeepers and accountants in Xero, and how an integrated approach protects your hospitality venue's margins and cash flow. Read more.
Fair Work's 4.75% Wage Increase: What Hospitality Businesses Need to Know
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.
Why Generic Accountants Struggle with Hospitality Businesses
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.
How to Tell if Your Venue Is Actually Making Money
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.
The Weekly Finance Checklist Smart Venue Owners Use
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.
The Real Cost of Poor Payroll Management in Hospitality
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.
What Healthy Hospitality Numbers Actually Look Like in 2026
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.
Why Most Hospitality Venues Don't Know Their Real Profit Margin
A strong month at the register doesn't always equal a healthy net profit. Discover why most hospitality venues miscalculate their true margins, how hidden labor and overhead drain returns, and how to track your real net profit weekly. Read more.