December Check-In: New Year Planning With Mondays Bookeeping

December Check-In: New Year Planning With Mondays Bookeeping
It's well and truly silly season and the new year is right around the corner. We collaborated with Square Seller Monday's Bookkeeping to check in on key dates you need to know and her top tips when planning for the new year.
by Emily Toone, Patrice Flynn Dec 08, 2023 — 2 min read
December Check-In: New Year Planning With Mondays Bookeeping

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Mondays Bookkeeping x Square

Mondays Bookkeeping x Square

We collaborated with Square Seller Mondays Bookkeeping to check in with your business and dive deeper into topics including key yearly financial dates, the benefits of outsourcing, EOFY tips and the common challenges business owners face. Each series provides practical advice for running a successful business.
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December is here and the silly season is well and truly upon us. As many business owners are looking ahead to the new year, some are just trying to make it through the Christmas rush. We’ve collaborated with Patrice Flynn, owner of Mondays Bookkeeping to give us a glimpse into current priorities, key dates and tips to start the new year with your best foot forward. Over to you, Patrice.

December pulse check with Patrice

There’s a rush to the end of the year in the air. It’s like everyone will be able to breathe again once we get to Christmas. On the other hand, hospitality and event businesses are starting to crank up and this is their high turnover period. So as well as a rush to the finish line for some there’s also long hours to be put in for others! 

Depending on the business there are many pain points this time of the year, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Key dates to remember

Public holidays

Three tips for peak season and the new year

1. Ensure you can pay your staff on a salary if your business shuts down over Christmas

Remember that employees who are on a salary still need to be paid during this time. Generally, this is when employees use their annual leave that has accrued throughout the year, or they can request unpaid leave. It’s so important that employees & employers are on the same page about this. Give your employees early notice of the dates your business shuts down so they can prioritise how best to use their leave. If unsure, check your relevant award.

2. Don’t forget about December BAS

The December quarter BAS is due in Feb 2024. Although businesses are given an extra month don’t forget to set this money aside so when your business opens again you have funds available. Please note – Dec Super payments are still due in January.

3. Employee appreciation & take time off over summer if you can

The end of the year is a time to say thank you to your employees! Employees turn up to work each day for you, because they enjoy their job and assumingly to get paid. How can you celebrate them? Budget in a christmas party or something thoughtful to show your appreciation. Small gestures go a long way. Without employees we wouldn’t be able to grow our businesses.

Advice for the new year

Go in with a plan. There’s only 52 weeks in a year. Plan where your income is coming from, how are you increasing your income from last year? Schedule in days off work, a holiday to look forward to even if it’s booked for the end of next year. How can you decrease your costs next year? 

Is there anything you need to think about before the 2024 financial year, such as intentional spending? Ensure to have this conversation with your accountant early. 

This year to me felt like it went by in six months. Business is a circle, if you don’t schedule things in, take time off, or plan ahead, time and money will fall through your fingers.

 

Emily Toone
Emily Toone is a Content Manager at Square where she covers everything from how businesses can start, run, and grow, to how enterprise companies can use tools and data to become industry leaders.
Patrice Flynn
Patrice Flynn is the owner of Mondays Bookkeeping, a Square Seller who helps business owners stay on top of their payroll, bills, invoicing, tax and accounting software. And to feel confident about their day-to-day business financials.

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