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ELM Business Bookkeeping Accounting and Business Support Service located in Sydney, Australia

THE SURCHARGE ERA IS OVER From 1 October 2026, the major card networks have introduced no-surcharge rules. In plain Engl...
03/10/2026

THE SURCHARGE ERA IS OVER

From 1 October 2026, the major card networks have introduced no-surcharge rules. In plain English: for most card payments, the little extra card fee at the end of the transaction is disappearing.

Lovely for customers. Slightly less lovely if you are the person who now has to make sure the EFTPOS machine, invoices and website have all got the memo.

This week, check:
✅ your terminal and online checkout
✅ payment links and invoice templates
✅ signs or website wording mentioning card fees
✅ what your payment provider has changed automatically

It should only take a few minutes, and it is far better than having a customer point it out at the counter.

Nobody needs that before their second coffee ☕☕

A wee bit of housekeeping now, and you can get back to running the actual business.

Find out more: https://www.accc.gov.au/business/pricing/card-surcharges

Need a hand checking how the change flows through your invoices, Xero or payment setup?

Contact the ELM team on 1300-356-277 and we’ll help to get you sorted.

30/09/2026

Worth the time to take this quiz and understand the process . Let us help you pass this with flying colours. 👏

Always something valuable to be learned from the amazing  Casey ..
27/09/2026

Always something valuable to be learned from the amazing Casey ..

✨ What are you putting on your skin every morning?

Our next BNI Prime Feature Presenter is Casey Zhang, Health Champion with USANA.

With 36 years of experience in health and wellness, Casey will be sharing why true beauty is about more than what we see in the mirror. It’s also about how we care for ourselves, how we feel, and the choices we make every day.

Casey will be presenting on:

“What Are You Putting on Your Skin Every Morning?”

She’ll also introduce the USANA Celavive skincare range and explore how targeted skincare can support hydration, rejuvenation and the skin’s natural barrier.

📅 30th September
⏰ 6:30 AM
📍 Nexus Cafe
✅ RSVP by 29th September

Join us for a morning of networking, connection and a fresh conversation around health, confidence and skincare.

22/09/2026

And we have a winner! 🥳✨

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the Women’s Expo at The Pumphouse on Sunday and joined in our competition.

It was so lovely meeting so many of you and sharing such a fun day together! 💕

Congratulations to our lucky winner! 🎉 We hope you enjoy your prize!

Thanks again to everyone who entered and helped make the day so special.

Fabulous day Martha and team . We are proud and thrilled to have been part of this amazing event . Thank you 🙏
21/09/2026

Fabulous day Martha and team . We are proud and thrilled to have been part of this amazing event . Thank you 🙏

Waking up with enormous amount of gratitude. 🙏🙏🙏 The unsung heroes behind the scenes.

So many people thank me this weekend...
I do feel that shyness when my name is mentioned everytime. 😉
Not that I don't deserve it. I earned it, so appreciated it and the feeling validated.

Nevertheless, I truly know. I didn't do this Celebrate women movement alone.

Yes. I am an one woman business. My AI is my employee that together, we produce over 200 hrs of work per week.

However, to make this movement works. I need connections, network, hard-work from all the sponsors, volunteers, partners, teams, friends, family (my mum was here yesterday. I do feel proud that I made her proud.)

The Hon. Jodie Harrison Minister's visit and did our opening.
The amazing wisdom shared by Karen Lindley AM.
The Novotel Team & Pumphouse team, Jemma and Matt the GM.
The founder of DV Collective Kylie Johanson
Gemma Kazzi for helping me to find the venue and teaches me so many things about running the event. Without her and her team's support. This will not happen.
Mel Churches who created the Merchandise for YTG40 Plus.
Chantal Gerardy for being our MC for Expo and Major sponsor for the movement.
Mignon Lee-Warden who has been my sounding board and 2IC for the weekend.
Jason Chan who supported me on so many level, donated his amazing Tea for our guests at the award night.
Felicity Bellmunt our Red Carpet Sponsor for the Celebrating Women Expo & Celebrate Women Award

Michelle Walker Katz my dear friend that I appreciate her more than words.

Caroline Dobson who did the Like and Share with me to promote the Expo. With her company Fine Diamond Studio.

Ceilna and the team from Doltone House Darling Island.

Hannah Moy and Joel Brown, and their team our amazing photography, Videography and entertainment team.

Jeanne Wong from Innoshape for her lymphatic treatment. So I can walk and move this weekend.

Frances Castley and Phi Nelson for their hardwork into getting me ready for my singing performance at the gala.

Sabrina Young for writing and creating the song, Her Time Is Now.

All the volunteers who gave so so much of their time and kindness to support us.

Kylie King you help me when I was questioning myself,gave me the confidence to keep going.

Theresa Tran for your share wisdom and experiences to me. I learnt from you on how to reach out to people who can help to make this event great.

Chantel Rahme thank you for your support throughout the process.

Naomi Stockman and Angela Heise plus Jay Bconnected you all are the reasons who I pick myself up again from the lowest point.

Phoebe Wang, Marie Claire (Connie) and Kellie Nissen thank you for your behind the scenes hard work. 😘😘

The team who help me creator the Celebrating women expo and award last year.

Melcome Damico my hero, who has gave me support, acceptance, understanding, muscle strength. Everything. 😘😘 Every great woman have a strong man backing her up in her success. ❤️

"Hope" the founder of YTG40+ who entrusted me to take over the Facebook group. Build into the community, a company that leads with Support first business for women over 40.

Our 60 stallholders and 21 speakers. Who gave their all to us. I am sure we all can barely walk today. 🤣

The categories sponosors, finalists, the winners of the Celebrate Women Award. Even there is only 1 trophy for each category. You are all winners in my eyes. You all deserve recognition.

Plus every single one of you who shared our post, to told a friend about us. Who bring your friends and family to come to the award night and Expo.
You all filled the spaces, filled the speakers rooms.
Packed every speaker sessions.
The gentlemen support to their wife, sister, mums.

Those are the unsung heroes who made this weekend the greatest weekend to celebrate women.
I was never alone in this journey.

Yes. I didn't sleep for 1.5 months. Working till 2am was the standard. Yes. I put my heart and soul into creating this movement.

But truly... these unsung heroes and beautiful people are the reason why we must remember...

Even in the most stressful situation.
Even when some people will not like you, believe in you or accept you no matter what you do.
Even when you turned into a dinosaur and they are there to pull you back to earth.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
Is how you get help from people with the most amazing beautiful souls to join together to support you. 🙏🙏

We are not alone in this.
Celebrate Women Movement is about accepting our current self, work towards are better tomorrow, to refill our cup, to recognise our achievements.

I accepted and appreciated my achievements.
I am also so grateful to everyone single one of you that I didn't tag, didn't name, didn't got a chance to say thank you in person.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏🙏🙏
Happy tears of gratitude and appreciation.
Respect to you all. 🙏😘❤️

We will do it again next year.
Hopefully we can bring it state wide too.
To give a day, a chance, a moment to all of us.

Looking forward to our fabulous Wilson's presentation this week on quality property management support.
17/09/2026

Looking forward to our fabulous Wilson's presentation this week on quality property management support.

🏡 Property investors and landlords, this one’s for you!

Our next BNI Prime Feature Presenter is Wilson Tong from TPSM, who will be sharing practical insights on:
“Protecting & Maximizing Your Rental Returns”

With over 10 years of experience in real estate and property management, Wilson is passionate about helping property owners protect their investments, strengthen rental performance and make confident decisions when it comes to managing their property.

In his presentation, Wilson will cover practical ways to reduce risk, support better tenant outcomes and improve the long-term value of your investment through proactive property management.

📅 23rd October
⏰ 6:30 AM
📍 Nexus Cafe

Join us for a morning of valuable property insights, business networking and great connections.
Register now to secure your place!

11/09/2026

Before you rush off to your accountant, take a few minutes with our new quiz here to make sure you're REALLY ready.

Checking could save you a lot in fees and time!

Any questions, message us or book an appointment at www.elmbss.com.au

Valuable presentation coming up from our fabulous Vera Chin.
10/09/2026

Valuable presentation coming up from our fabulous Vera Chin.

What if your purpose became one of the most practical tools in your business?

This Wednesday, we’re excited to welcome Vera Chin from Vera Chin Consulting as our Feature Presenter at BNI Prime.

Vera will be presenting “Purpose as the #1 Decision-Making Tool”, exploring how purpose can move beyond a feel-good statement and become a practical filter for deciding what to pursue, what to say no to, and where to invest your time, energy and resources.

For business owners, those decisions can have a very real impact, on your direction, fulfilment and even your ROI.

If you’re a business owner in the Hills or surrounding areas and would love to start your Wednesday with new ideas, genuine connections and a room full of local professionals, we’d love to have you visit us.

📅 Wednesday, 16th September
⏰ 6:30 AM
📍 Nexus Cafe, Norwest
📩 RSVP by 15th September — DM us to visit

08/09/2026

If “sort out the books” has been sitting on your to-do list for a little too long… come and have a chat with Mel at the team. ☺️

ELM Business Support Services will be at the Celebrating Women Expo 2026 | FREE Sydney Women’s Event at Darling Harbour on Sunday 20 September.
I’ll be there to talk all things bookkeeping, business admin and generally making the financial side of running a business feel a whole lot less overwhelming.

And no judgement. Ever.

Sometimes you don’t need a huge overhaul. You just need someone to look at what’s happening, work out what needs attention first, and help you get things back into order.

There’ll be around 60 women-led businesses to discover, 21 speakers, plenty of practical advice and, most importantly, a lot of good conversations. Entry is free.

📍 Pumphouse Sydney, Darling Harbour
📅 Sunday 20 September
⏰ 10am–4pm
🎟️ Free entry

Come and find the ELM Business Support Services stall and say hello. Even if the only question you have is, “Mel… where on earth do I start?”

THAT IS a perfectly good place to start.

Register for the Celebrating Women Expo here:
https://celebratingwomenexpo2026.one

Address

21/12 Stanton Road
Sydney, NSW
2147

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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