“Oh, my partner does that……” - But Do They Really Want To?
If your other half is drowning in invoices, Bas lodgements and Xero logins, this one's for you. Discover why handing off your admin to your partner might be costing you both more than you think - and what to do instead.
More often than not I hear small business owners say something like, “Oh, my wife looks after that stuff.” You know - the invoicing, payroll, chasing payments, sorting receipts, lodging the BAS.
But let’s be honest for a second….does your partner actually want to do that?
Running a small business is full-on. You are trying to keep customers happy, get quotes out, manage jobs, and still have a bit of life left at the end of the day. So, it is easy to hand off the back-end admin to whoever is handy - usually your partner. It starts as “just a few things,” and suddenly they are knee-deep in Xero, compliance emails and supplier bills.
The truth is, your partner didn’t sign up to be your bookkeeper, admin assistant, or compliance officer - and that is okay. It doesn’t mean you are doing anything wrong; it just means your business has grown to a point where you need a bit of structure and support.
That is where having someone handle your back-end work makes a world of difference.
When you get professional help:
Things get done right the first time
You stay compliant and avoid last minute stress with the ATO
You get clear visibility on your numbers - no more guessing how much tax or super is due.
And maybe most importantly …. Your partner gets to go back to being your partner, not your unpaid admin
Getting someone to manage your business systems is not about giving up control - it is about freeing yourself (and your household) from that constant background stress. You will work smarter, not harder, and you will both enjoy life outside the business a little more.
Get in touch to work together —aeron@aarstrategies.au