by PLH Accountants | Jun 5, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Sole Traders, Tax, Tips
Many business owners wear being “busy” like a badge of honour. The calendar is full.The phone never stops ringing.The team is working flat out. But despite all the activity, many business owners still feel exhausted, stressed and frustrated that there never seems to...
by PLH Accountants | Jun 2, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Sole Traders, Tax, Tips
Big changes are coming to the accounting industry. From 1 July 2026, Australian accountants will begin operating under expanded anti money laundering and counter terrorism financing laws. For many business owners, this means you may notice: • More identity checks•...
by PLH Accountants | May 28, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Sole Traders, Tax, Tips
There comes a point where being busy stops feeling like progress and starts feeling like pressure. For many growing trade, transport and contractor businesses, this happens somewhere between $500,000 and $1 million in turnover. Work is steady. The schedule is...
by PLH Accountants | May 25, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Sole Traders, Tax, Tips
Many business owners assume that if their business is profitable, it should also feel financially comfortable. At a certain level of growth, that assumption starts to break down. For trade, transport and contractor businesses operating in the $500,000 to $1...
by PLH Accountants | May 21, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Sole Traders, Tax, Tips
There comes a point where staying as a sole trader stops being simple and starts becoming expensive. For many trade and contractor businesses, starting as a sole trader is the right decision. It is easy to set up, cost effective to run and requires minimal...
