Clayton 
Clayton has run Business Edge Advisors since 2013. The practice has been on the border since 1988, and he took it over with the same idea it started with: a business owner should be able to ring their accountant and get a straight answer.
Most of his week goes on trade and small business owners around Albury and Wodonga, working through the things that actually decide whether a year went well. What structure to be in, what to do before 30 June, and whether the numbers on the screen mean what the owner thinks they mean. He writes here about the questions that come up most often, in the same words he would use across the desk.
Registered Tax Agent 20651000. Level 1, 561 Olive Street, Albury NSW 2640.
A former Foodora Australia delivery rider, Joshua Klooger, recently won an unfair dismissal claim despite a service agreement that classified him as an independent contractor. We explore the implications of the case. Pivotal to the Fair Work Commission’s decisionwas the classification by Foodora of Mr Klooger as an independent contractor. The “Corporate Rider” was employed under … Read more
You may have noticed a few changes to the navigation in Xero. Launched on 27 November 2018, these changes bring a more logical framework to the menus and are more in line with the way businesses use Xero. One of the most obvious updates is the split between business tools and accounting tools. The accounting … Read more
Xero online invoicing – a faster way to get paidXero online invoicing removes the limitations of using traditional paper invoices to get paid.Xero’s built-in online invoicing features let your business carry out the whole invoice process electronically. There are key tools for creating repeat invoices, taking online payments, tracking sales revenues and chasing up any … Read more
What is it? The chart of accounts is the list of all accounts your organisation can use to record your transactions in Xero. The Xero chart of accounts has a flat structure designed to suit a small business. Every account in your chart of accounts has several components and you can edit some components, and use … Read more
Applying for a business loan can be easy Need some extra cash to take your business to the next level, but daunted by the loan process? You’re not alone. There can be a lot of paperwork and number-crunching involved. Before you get started, remember that a bank wants your application to succeed as the interest … Read more
Your Succession Plan and where you should begin You’ll leave or sell your business someday, so how do you make sure it’s on the best possible terms? Here’s our advice… What is a succession plan? It’s a plan for the exit of yourself from your business, it’s where you will decide how and when you … Read more
Business Growth and the Key Elements When you’re a small business it is vital that you step back to see the full picture of your business. Why do you ask? Stepping back will help you make informed decisions on what changes and improvements are needed to drive business growth and performance. Did you know that … Read more
It’s not about the convenience, it’s about your security. Xero’s new two-step authentication Working with our clients recently there were a lot of questions around Xero’s introduction of two-step authentication (2SA) and how it’s another thing to do in your business. When talking this through with clients I explain how this is just another example of … Read more
As an industry, we are going through a change in response to compliance automation, tax simplification and an increasing demand from clients for more proactive services. So what does this mean for our clients at Business Edge Advisors? It means we are more focused on delivering business development services by getting up close and personal with … Read more
Getting to know the Xero DashboardThe Xero Dashboard is a one-stop hub for all your key financial information.The dashboard is where you’ll see what’s in your bank account, who’s paid your invoices, and which supplier bills are due for payment – all customisable to show you the important numbers and metrics you need to stay … Read more
