VES Insights, your go-to newsletter for the latest in bookkeeping, automation, AI, Xero tips, and essential ATO updates to keep you informed and on track. From simplifying your bookkeeping to harnessing the power of automation and AI, our newsletter is packed with valuable tools and reminders to help you stay ahead. Credit Card Surcharges Are Being Banned — What This Means for Your Business Before October 2026 From 1 October 2026, card surcharges on Visa, Mastercard and EFTPO

Super is not the most exciting topic. We get it. But this change affects every employee in Australia, and understanding it now means you will know exactly what to look for when it kicks in. The good news? It is a positive change. More regular contributions, better visibility over your balance, and a system that works closer to real time. Here is what you need to know. So What's Actually Changing? Right now, most employers pay super every quarter. That means your contributio

By now, most business owners have heard about Payday Super. From 1 July 2026, superannuation must be paid at the same time as wages. Not quarterly. Not later. Every pay run. On paper, that sounds simple. In reality, it changes how your payroll, systems and cash flow work together. So, the real question is not just “Do we understand the rule?” It is “Are our systems strong enough to handle it?” Why This Change Matters More Than You Think Under the current system, super is ge