Because you’re an expert; probably not when it comes to finances though.
Let’s talkHey, we see you. You’re a bit like us. You’re great at what you do, and you help other business people level up. And that’s what we want to do for you. Numbers are our happy place, and we can help you take control of the financial reins while you’re making your clients’ lives easier and better.
Ready to team up with business people just like you? Let’s talk.
LEt's TalkWhen someone asks what you do you probably have a simple answer: you run a law practice, you find homebuyers the best mortgage, you build websites. When someone asks us that we tell them that as accountants and bookkeepers our primary function is compliance – keeping the ATO happy and keeping our clients out of jail.
Truth is, we see this as the bare minimum. It’s the simple answer only. We’re about relationships – we’re almost like a partnership. We get to know you, your business and your vision then find ways to make your business life easier. By streamlining your accounting procedures, obviously, but perhaps we can find ways to integrate technology that automates processes, so you’ve got more time for your clients. We can also help you move towards a five-year plan or an expansion goal.
You’re the professional in your industry, but we’re the professionals when it comes to accounting and bookkeeping. And we can help you achieve your business goals.
Matthew Coyle
Melbourne Travel Project
Meet Matt, Director of Melbourne Travel Project. They're a brilliant travel consultant based in Mornington and have been helping their local community and beyond get back out and exploring the world once again post COVID. Since partnering with Illumin8 a few years ago, we've worked together to grow, sustain and get through a travel shut down by meeting on a regular basis, working to build new goals and structuring the business for success in the future and we can say...Matt's not done yet.
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Need money to get growing? Most grants and all banks are going to want to see accurate financial records and reports before dropping any sweet cashola into your account. Our team of experts can provide you with guidance to access grants and loans and help you achieve your goals faster.
If you tend to avoid calls with the ATO and leave all the thinking about your tax until the end of the financial year, you’re not the only one. Without the help of an accountant, tax specialist or bookkeeper it’s easy to become confused by what is required to remain compliant and keep your numbers in the black. As small business tax and accounting specialists, it’s our job to maintain records and reporting and keep you compliant. We’re here to bring you peace of mind when it comes to record keeping and financial reporting, so you can get back to keep building your business.
We’ve got our heads in the cloud — in a good way. Using a cloud accounting program and other technology – like adding Stripe so clients can pay your invoices using their credit card – can streamline business processes and drive efficiency. Imagine not spending hours scanning in receipts or typing up invoices because those processes are now on autopilot. We’re all about helping you work smarter, not harder.
Every business, regardless of industry, needs to consider cash flow, budgeting and forecasting. They’re the cogs that keep your business wheels turning. Because revenue means nothing if you’re not charging enough for your services or your customers aren’t paying on time. Money flowing into your business makes life easier and allows you to plan further ahead. We can help you with all of that.
We can provide you with strategic business advice to help you make the most of the present but also plan for a bright future. That could involve putting together a five-year plan for your business with goals and milestones or workshopping how you can streamline your services and make your business leaner and more profitable, plus a whole lot of other stuff in between.
You’re a whizz at what you do, but you can’t be expected to know everything about accounting and bookkeeping – it’s not your field of expertise. But it is ours. If you’re ready to upgrade and streamline the management of your finances we can help you. As well as introducing you to cloud accounting, which you can access anywhere and at any time, we can integrate other technology to automate many of the financial aspects of your business.
Switching accountants or engaging an accountant for your small business the first time is a big deal. We get it. To help you decide if we’re the ones who can help you, we’ve pulled together some FAQs you might find interesting.