Are Your Staff Employees or Contractors?
How you pay your staff is a bit of a minefield and one you should take time to investigate as the ATO conducting audits on many Companies and industries who commonly mistake employees for contractors.
Generally speaking contractors are paid for the results they achieve rather than the hours they work. They do not normally have to work during hours set by an award or by the employer, and they use their own tools of the trade and equipment (including computers). If a contractor cannot complete the project they have been hired for, and they are unable to delegate it to someone else within their business to complete, then they may well actually be an employee not a contractor.
To find out whether you are classifying your staff in the correct way – use this fabulous online questionnaire / tool from the ATO which will give you the answer in a few clicks – http://www.ato.gov.au/content/00109758.htm
What our clients are saying...
Sophie is an amazing business woman. She is able to take the complexities of business and break them into manageable pieces for small and home based business owners to work with. She’s clever, creative, supportive and very generous. She’s the reason that so many small businesses are doing so well. If yours is a small or home based business then Sophie is someone you need to know.
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2017-10-13T09:26:35+11:00
Anne Maybus
Writer and Content Creator, Clever Streak
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Sophie is efficient, direct and gets the job done. She responds quickly, keeps me updated and has a way of simplifying things and making my life easier. She is all about efficiency and that’s what makes it great to work with her, I highly recommend her to anyone who wants someone to efficiently look after their books and she is great value for money too.
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2017-10-13T09:28:24+11:00
Adam Dobson
Strategic Resourcing Manager
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I’d been stalking Sophie for a while since I saw some of the great work she did at Ideas Book. What she’s up to at the SOHO Agency is equally impressive and I’m delighted to have someone working in this space who I feel so confident referring onto others. Keep being brilliant Sophie!
The Accounts Studio
2017-10-13T09:30:45+11:00
Robert Gerrish
Founder and Director, Flying Solo
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Sophie is an incredibly savvy business owner, for whom I have great respect. She has always been very clear and detailed in her instructions, is always very focused on her business objectives, and displays a business model that you can aspire to as a small business owner. I have no hesitation is recommending her work at The Accounts Studio.
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2017-10-13T09:30:59+11:00
Kristy Smith
Director, Virtual Elves Outsourcing Solutions
http://www.accountsstudio.com.au/testimonial-archive/6015/
I have had many a chat with Sophie on the networking circuit. Sophie has a strong profile and reputation within business circles and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any soho needing direction, support and encouragement. I have a passion for educating small business myself and wholeheartedly support Sophie in her endeavour to actively reduce costs for those who may be unintentionally making uninformed decisions relating to business management. Many business owners are unnecessarily outsourcing tasks which are misdirected or can be achieved inhouse.
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2017-10-13T09:32:05+11:00
Gai Hook
Virtual Sales Strategy
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I’ve worked with Sophie as a contributor to Confessions of a Mumpreneur – a fantastic book that she dreamt up, edited and produced. Apart from producing fabulous books that help so many others realise their entrepreneurial dreams, Sophie is an astute business person who is making her mark on her own terms. Watch this space – I’m sure we’ll see and hear a lot more from Sophie Andrews in the years to come.
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2017-10-13T09:50:01+11:00
Jennifer Dalitz
Gender Diversity expert, Career Coach, Award winning blogger on women, work & leadership @ www.TheSheEOBlog.com
http://www.accountsstudio.com.au/testimonial-archive/6018/
I got to know Sophie through my previous employer where Sophie still handles the bookkeeping side of things. While we worked together I have found Sophie very accurate, punctual and very pleasant to work with. And recommend her highly.
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2017-10-13T09:55:05+11:00
Dianna Holwerda
Client Service Manager, John Sergeant Associates Pty Ltd
http://www.accountsstudio.com.au/testimonial-archive/6027/
I was recommended to The Accounts Studio at a networking event and have been working with them for the last 2 years. The team have all been very approachable and available – two things essential when it comes to understanding your accounts! I now no longer have the stress every three months of getting my BAS correct and even better I have a clear understanding of where my company is financially! Thanks Sophie and TAS team!
The Accounts Studio
2017-10-13T04:16:02+11:00
Eleni Mitakos
Galmatic Pty Ltd
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I have really enjoyed working with you guys and look forward to a successful 2013. From the moment we started with TAS I have seen value. The figures are accurate, you are accessible (and approachable!) and most of all – you are cool people!
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2017-10-13T04:20:03+11:00
Chris Du Plessis
Managing Director, Origin Meat Pty Ltd
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"Sophie is so professional – careful, attentive and punctual – she has made managing my accounts not just easier, but a whole lot less stressful"
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2017-10-13T04:23:15+11:00
Fast Ed
TV Chef from Better Homes & Gardens
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