If you are a small business owner and want to get organised but don’t know where to start then a SOS! Office-in-a-bag is perfect for you.

SOS! Office-in-a-bag is not only a very durable and comfy satchel that can easily carry all the bits you need for a busy day, but if you following the instructions provided you’ll find it’s an easy to follow Simple Office System.

The idea came from one of SOS’ new clients who was just starting her business and wanted to get organised but a) didn’t know what she needed or b) have the time to even go shopping to get it!

SOS! Office-in-a-bag can be posted straight to your door.

SOS! Office-in-a-bag. $50 plus p/h

Includes:

1 satchel pictured above.

1 pencil case full of office stationary including 2 pens, 2 pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, sticky notes, permanent marker, hi-liter, stapler and calculator.

1 “To Pay” folder.  Organise your bills simply and effectively.

1 Expanda-file.  File your bills easily either by month or alphabetically.

1 Set of instructions on how to use the SOS! Simple Office System.

Payroll SOS! Office-in-a-bag. $60 plus p/h

Includes:

All of the items listed in the standard pack plus;

2 Wages books – an easy to use time and pay book that acts as time sheet and record of each pay run.

4 Employee Declaration Forms (tax dec forms) – saves you a trip to the post office to pick these up, needs to be filled in by each employee when they start employment with you.

1 SOS! Staff Details Sheet – given to staff when they first start to collect necessary personal/banking/super details.

Satchel Only $30 plus p/h

• Front flap with webbing tab closure
• Adjustable webbing shoulder strap
• Business Card Holder on rear.
• Colour: Red/Black/Charcoal
• Size: 40cm x 30cm x 10cm

Order now at our Online Store.

I couldn’t help but take this photo today of Ange Mason working hard while trying to “weather the perils of the Paper Sea!” 

Ange Mason working her magic

Needless to say in no time at all the paperwork was in order, clearly labelled and filed away.  Success! 

Well done Ange, love your work!

This year SOS! Bookkeeping is offering businesses personalised MYOB Training in and around the Wangaratta district.  So if you have MYOB software and are using it but just need a few handy pointers, or if you would like to learn it from scratch, SOS can help.  And we come to you; so no more struggling to keep your eyes open at the end of a busy day just to get through a 6 week course.

Maybe there’s just some specifics you’d like to know ~ like how to set up your employee’s information better or how to customise your invoices so they look more professional?

Even if your just looking to upgrade your existing MYOB software, SOS is licenced to sell all  MYOB Accounting Software products, and are happy to match any price you are given from Harvey Norman or Officeworks.  Just so you are aware, the most current version is MYOB v19.

So call SOS today on 0423 079713 to ask about our personalised MYOB Training.

SOS is more than just bookkeeping.   There are many facets to being in business and making your business successful.  And for your business to truly be successful, you will need to maximise your time doing the tasks that give you the best results.

SOS excels at helping you with the HR and Financial Administration of your business.

1. Whether its getting your books in order,
2. Sorting out piles of papers that just need a home,
3. Identifying where your business is wasting money,
4. Sourcing the latest information about Awards & Pay Rates,
5. How much to pay an Apprentice,
6. How much to pay employees that want to go from Full Time to Casual.
7. Explaining  things clearly so you ‘get it’.

That’s what SOS is good at… doing all those niggly jobs that causes stress.

Think of SOS as your own Personal Assistant.

Sheree is pleased to annouce that SOS! Bookkeeping was a Finalist in the Australian Home Based Business Awards this year. This is a great achievement as it recognises one of the key strengths of SOS – it’s ability to be flexible, in an effort to achieve that all important work-life balance.

Great news!  SOS Bookkeeping has recently gained access to the ATO Portal as a BAS Service Provider.  What this means is that SOS can now:

1. Lodge BAS Activity Statements directly with the ATO, and
2. Access its clients’ account informtion directly.

In a nut shell it means SOS can be more efficient; which is fantastic news for all it’s clients. Saving time, saving money!

As of the 1^st of March 2010, the Tax Agent Services law came into effect.  New Government legislation has meant that anyone preparing BAS for a fee must be registered with the newly formed Tax Practitioners Board.

In an effort to comply with these new laws, SOS has become a Registered BAS Agent.    SOS does not charge a separate fee for preparing BAS (instead opting to bill for time, which includes BAS).   SOS believes the laws are important in maintaining professionalism and currency within the bookkeeping industry (pardon the pun!).

Whew! What a year it’s been.  SOS is busier than ever, which is fantastic.  Stay tuned for some exciting news…

From a Financial Administration point of view, the End of Financial Year means it’s time to wrap things up and reflect on how your business performed for the year?  It’s also time to ‘take stock’ and think about what changes you’d like to make in 2010-2011.  Are there areas you could tighten your spending, are there particular items you need to make your life easier this year, or do you just need a well earned break?!

For those that employ staff, Payment Summaries (Group Certificates) are due next week – the 14th July.  There are also new tax tables out so make sure you are up-to-date with these. 

May your business have a prosperous New Year and please do not hesitate to give Sheree @ SOS a call if you need help – 0423 079713.