The July instalment of the Business in Heels – South West Victoria 2017 Inspiration Series is coming up next Thursday 13th July.

You too can join in the fun and festivities at Proudfoot’s Boathouse from 6.30pm- 8.30pm.

You’ll receive a drink on arrival and canapes prepared from fresh local produce – plus you’ll have the chance to meet and connect with like-minded business and professional women from across our region.

Membership is FREE, and if you join as a member you can come along to all our events for just $40 each – here’s the booking link for next week.

Our inspiring special guest for July is Colleen Lansdell – Colleen, and our Branch Director Bron Levett met in early 2016, and since then their mutual respect for each other has grown!

Come along and hear Colleen’s story, in her own words “My heartfelt belief is that everything in life happens for a reason, sometimes we just need to trust the universe and follow the map before us…even when we don’t understand where it is taking us. I am living proof of this!”

I do hope to see you there, and I would ask that you share the details with your network.

PS we thank Colleen for stepping up and filling in for us this month with late notice, please show your support by joining in the fun

PPS As always there is a prize for the best shoe (heel or flat, we don’t mind!)

Regards

A new financial year is upon us and I know many of you are keen to get your 2017 income tax return lodged (perhaps even more keen to receive a refund?).  I can make no promises on the refund as this depends on your personal circumstances, but I can promise an efficient and easy to use service!

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will begin processing tax returns this Friday, and payment of refunds will commence from 18th July.

What does it cost for The Tax Chic to prepare your income tax return?

Effective 1st July, 2017 the standard income tax return fee is $155 (a standard return includes employment income, interest income and basic deductions).

Should you need to report business income, rental income, investment income or complex deductions, additional fees will be incurred and are charged in increments of $55.

Simply contact me or email bron@thetaxchic.com and I’ll let you know how to proceed (it’s very simple, and you don’t even need to leave the house!)

PS to read more about the App I use, take a look here.

Regards

Earlier in the week I called out to let you know I am Looking for Opportunities! I thank those of you who took the time to like and share that post.

But what about you?  What do YOU get from working with me? Let’s consider this:

You get the benefit of my 20+ years of professional experience – in that time I have worked with hundreds of individuals and small businesses. Add in community work and volunteering and my unofficial title “Queen of Networking”, and you get access to the sum of all of the interactions I’ve encountered in my career (the good and the not so good).

You get someone who can take complex situations and concepts and then explain them in simple language – if you have ever walked out of a meeting thinking you didn’t understand, or have been bamboozled by professional language – I can help you.

There are plenty of titles and qualifications and letters after my name, but all you really need to know is that I have an insatiable appetite for learning and I love nothing more than sharing with those who are also interested to learn.

Behind the business of Bron Levett, is a personal story that I am willing to share – from this you get a reminder that everyone is facing a battle of some sort every day and while that is perfectly OK, we can still rise to the occasion. When combining the ‘story’ and the vast array of individuals I’ve had the pleasure of working with and the many environments I have worked in, you get an individual who is adaptable – you and me and every member of your team will have something in common.

You get PROFESSIONALISM packed with PERSONALITY – I am NOT your average ‘accountant’ – I wear bright red lipstick and my heart on my sleeve.  I want to be my best every day and I want the same for you…and I just want to have fun!

WOW – I sound awesome (ha ha….as I pat myself of the back).

Regards

Dear friends of The Tax Chic!

As another financial year comes to a close, I wanted to ask for your help, and explain a bit about what I do along the way.

Over the past 18 months or so, my business, the business of Bron Levett, has developed and changed and some of you may be a little confused about what I actually do – I realise I move from project to project so I wouldn’t blame you!

First, I think of myself as a multi-passionate entrepreneur – I spent so many years effectively chained to a desk in accounting firms, that I am really enjoying the opportunity to spread my wings, learn new tools and incorporate my learnings with 20+ years of professional experience.

I’m finding my way, deciphering what works for me and where my efforts are best placed as I move into the next phase of my career (shall we say the next 20 years?) – and I thrive on the variety!

So what is it that I actually do? Here’s a snapshot:

• individual income tax returns (I have a fabulous App and electronic signatures you can use so you don’t even need to leave your house to get your tax done!)
• individual  income tax estimate calculations for significant transactions (ie: selling an investment property)
• small business accounting, business activity statements and income tax returns
• small business consulting including the implementation and documentation of procedures
• bookkeeping (set up, training and trouble-shooting), my preferred software is Xero and I have had great success installing this program in small businesses and community groups
• staff training to build high performing, resilient and emotionally intelligent teams with good communication skills (this training can be customised to the needs of your team or workplace)
• individual coaching (both personal and leadership)
• keynote speaking (motivational, inspirational or topic focussed)

I’m confident my accounting track record is intact, but being new to the coaching and training space, you may like to hear from:

– personal coaching client Katie – “’I’d been watching Bron’s work from afar for quite some time, and when I finally decided I needed help with the direction of my career (and my life), I turned to Bron and I am so pleased I did. She asked thought provoking questions and set challenging exercises. I am now back on track and have embarked on the beginning of a new career – exciting times ahead! Thankyou Bron for your professional guidance and understanding.”

– business training client Wendy – “Highly recommend this training with Bron…she is amazing”

I’m currently working hard on a few business training proposals, but I’m keen to keep moving forward so I can reach as many people as I possibly can.

So please, if you feel inclined to refer your friends and colleagues my way, or recommend someone who may like to hear from me – please do so (you can email: bron@thetaxchic.com), and feel free to send any questions you might have too.

Regards