Lark Business Services

02/05/2023

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We are warning consumers not to deal with Bloomex Pty Ltd, an online supplier of local and imported floral arrangements and gift baskets, also trading as Bloomex and bloomex.com.au.

We have seen a rise in complaints about not receiving pre-paid goods within a promised timeframe, receiving items that are different to what was advertised and receiving items that are of poor quality.

Consumers have also reported finding it difficult to contact Bloomex and they do not appear to offer appropriate financial redress to their customers unless we intervene.

If you have dealt with Bloomex and are not satisfied with your interaction, you can lodge a complaint via our website or at any Service NSW centre.

https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/help-centre/online-tools/make-a-complaint

28/09/2022

Thinking about changing your licence number, passport, or Medicare details since the Optus data breach? Here's the latest information.

28/09/2022

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the Optus cyber-attack and need to apply for a replacement drivers licence, please take note:

⚠️ There is no requirement for an Optus customer to obtain a NSW Police Force event number or ReportCyber reference number.

⚠️ Your driver’s licence number will not change – however, the Driver Licence Card Number will change.

⚠️ Impacted Optus customers can request a drivers licence online via the Service NSW website, using their personal account. Visit: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/replace-nsw-driver-licence-online

❗Customers are advised to use the website and not the application on their phones or other portable devices.

01/07/2022

Beware of tax time scams! Scammers impersonate the ATO by phone, email and text message. Never click on links in unexpected messages and make sure you're using the real myGov platform by navigating independently to my.gov.au/

Image and information via Scamwatch

02/02/2022

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

Beware of cryptocurrency scams telling people they’re suspected of cryptocurrency tax evasion, and asking them to ‘connect their wallet’ and provide personal information.

🛑 If you get an email or SMS like this, don’t click on any links or provide any information.

Scammers can use the information you give them to take off with your funds and steal your identity. Remember, a genuine message from the ATO will never ask you to access our online services via a hyperlink.

Warn your family and friends and visit our scam alerts page to learn more: www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/Identity-security-and-scams/Scam-alerts/

14/11/2021

Single Touch Payroll (STP) is being expanded to reduce the burden on employers who need to report employee information to multiple government agencies.

05/10/2021

October is here, which means there’s just under four weeks left to lodge your tax return!

Avoid leaving it to the last minute, and lodge today by logging in to our ATO online services through your myGov account. By now, all of your info from employers, heath funds and banks should be automatically included. All you’ll need to do is check it’s correct and add anything that’s missing.

Lodging through a tax agent? Make sure they’re registered with the Tax Practitioners Board and get on their books by the end of the month to take advantage of later lodgment dates.

For more info, visit www.ato.gov.au/individuals/Your-tax-return/In-detail/Tax-essentials/

13/09/2021

myGovID and myGov may sound similar, but they’re different!


Clarissa Lark
M: 0467 260 679

10/09/2021

Need help to create a myGov account - this video is a good resource.

To create a myGov account, go to my.gov.au and select Create a myGov account.You can open the myGov terms of use by selecting the terms of use link. To use m...

05/09/2021

Support is available if you live in New South Wales and can't earn an income because you must self-isolate or quarantine, or are caring for someone with COVID-19.

There is a Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment which is a lump sum payment to help you during the 14 days you need to self-isolate, quarantine or care for someone.

The Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is for people living in New South Wales who can't earn an income because they must self-isolate, quarantine or care for someone who has COVID-19.

You must be directed to self-isolate or quarantine by NSW Health and meet the eligibility criteria.

Check out the information from Centrelink at:
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/pandemic-leave-disaster-payment-new-south-wales

05/09/2021

You've Got Mail!
Does your Inbox look like this ???? 24,621 unread messages!!! ...
Lark Business Services now provides a spring clean up of your Inbox! We will implement an organised filing system, setup and apply rules in your existing email app to manage your daily mail in the future, provide you with initial training or we can offer ongoing support to maintain your mailbox.
Call Clarissa today 0467 260 679 so you can get Back to your Business! 100% Private and Confidential Service.
Lark Business Services
M: 0467 260 679
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06/08/2021

Why off-site bookkeeping works:
Off-site bookkeeping means that we complete the bookkeeping in our office, using our computer systems and other resources.

Advantages of off-site bookkeeping
- Security of offsite data storage
- Electronic BAS lodgment
- Accessibility – not limited to when the bookkeeper is in your office
- No bookkeeper holidays or sick days
- More cost effective and reliable than hiring staff
- More space in your office
- A contact point for creditors and debtors
- Accounts are processed on the latest software for greater efficiency
- Payroll will always be on-time and remain confidential
Contact Clarissa at Lark Business Services 0467 260 679
Work Smarter Not Harder!

06/08/2021

Is the work piling up up and up .... why not contract our services to help you get the job done.
- Data entry
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable including debtor control
- Bank and general ledger reconciliations
- Budgeting, forecasting, weekly and month-end reporting
- Management and reporting of BAS, insurances, and key financials
- ensure your Finance management system is updated and accurate.
- Payroll, Superannuation, Single Touch Payroll setup
- And the list goes on ...
Reasonable hourly rate, no lock in contracts,
Contact Clarissa today on 0467 260 679.
*Registered BAS Agent

06/08/2021

Converting your bookkeeping software from MYOB or Quickbooks to Xero is not hard, but why not use an expert!

Regardless of your knowledge of cloud based accounting software, we will have you up and running and using Xero like a pro in no time!

Contact Clarissa Lark 0467 260 679

06/08/2021

Looking for a MYOB Guru Bookkeeper ?

Whatever your trade and wherever the job, create invoices, track payments and manage your spending – on mobile and tablet with MYOB.

Contact Clarissa Lark 0467 260 679

03/08/2021

Think big. 🤔

27/07/2021

It's time to pump up the BAS! 🔊🎧

Friendly reminder that your BAS quarterly reporting for April, May and June is due on July 28.

Click here for a beginner's guide to Business Activity Statements: https://bddy.me/3iUCa7p

27/07/2021

Welcome to Xero's home for real-time and historical data on system performance.

24/07/2021

New scam alert! Phishing SMS/emails aim to capture personal and banking details via fake websites.

What's new:
You receive a payment to your bank account.
Someone claiming to have sent you the payment in error contacts you via phone or SMS, asking you to return the funds to an account number. Callers may claim to be the bank or sender of the funds.
You complete the payment via Online Banking.
Customers actioning these requests noticed further payments to the payee by scammers using the compromised credentials.

Financial institutions have processes for mistaken payments, notifying you in writing (not a phone call from a number that may appear to be genuine).

If you think you've entered your details into a fake website or have been asked to return a payment in error, please reset your Online Banking password, and call us immediately.

For more information visit westpac.com.au/scams

with Clarissa Lark

Learn to better safeguard your financial and personal information by with information on some of the current scams.

19/07/2021

Annual Wage Review 2021
Do any of these changes apply to your industry ?

Part-time employees work less than 38 hours per week on average and get similar entitlements to full-time employees such as paid leave, notice of termination and redundancy pay.

Most awards and agreements have rules about part-time hours of work. Generally, they say that when a part-time employee is first employed, they must get a written agreement setting out a ‘regular pattern of work’. The agreement generally includes details like:
• the employee’s hours of work each week
• start and finish times and
• the days of the week that they work.

Part-time employees may be entitled to overtime if they work beyond their agreed ordinary hours.

Recently, the part-time clause in the Retail Award was changed. You can read more about the decision here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/website-news/annual-wage-review-2021 -to-pt-retail

20/04/2021

$1,500 rebate for NSW & local government fees

16/01/2021

11/01/2021

Jobkeeper Extends to March 28 see guidelines below

18/12/2020

15/12/2020

16/09/2020

With new eligibility requirements and other changes on the way, here's what we know regarding JobKeeper 2.0 for sole traders right now.

30/07/2020

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Trade qualified electrical leading hand required for expanding electrical, HVAC and solar company in Central West NSW.

18/07/2020

Are you using Xero to it's full potential ?

Hubdoc is now FREE with most Xero plans!
Hubdoc does the work of creating transactions in Xero for you. It extracts key data from bills and receipts, then uses the data to create transactions in Xero. You can email bills and receipts straight into your Hubdoc organisation, or use the mobile app to upload a photo and just like that the paperwork is done!
Contact Clarissa 0467 260 679 today to setup Hubdoc in Xero and let it do the work for you.

Spend less time chasing your clients’ financial documents, and more time helping them grow their business. With Hubdoc and Xero, document collection, data entry, and bank reconciliation has never been so easy.

08/07/2020

Work on the go with features to help you save time, stay organised and automate the admin

03/07/2020

MYOB STP EOFY FINALISATION - TOP TIP!

$0.00 Pay!

To ensure the latest year-to-date amounts are sent to the ATO for an employee, you can record a $0 (zero dollar) pay for them. It's like a regular pay but you'll remove all hours and amounts. When the $0 pay is recorded, you'll be prompted to declare and send the details to the ATO. The employee's YTD amounts are then sent to the ATO.

Process a $0.00 pay for the employee by removing all hours and amounts (Payroll menu > Create pay run).
Complete the pay as you normally do.