by SA Woman Member | Nov 9, 2024 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Complete Admin & Bookkeeping as the name suggests provides administrative/business support and bookkeeping/BAS agent services.
I established Complete Admin & Bookkeeping back in 2013 after being made redundant from a corporate role. When I started my business I had over 22 years of experience in a variety of industries such as construction and wine and I was looking for a flexible work environment as we were a FIFO family with 2 primary school aged children.
Since the business evolved, there have been many changes. Initially I started out on a small desk in the corner of our lounge room and now 11 years later I have a dedicated home office. My client base has also evolved and continues to evolve and I consider myself extremely lucky to work with amazing clients across such a broad range of industries including tradespeople, sole traders, civil construction, property developers, interior designers, practicing professionals and more.
If someone was to ask me what I love about being in business it would be that I get to work closely with amazing clients and provide solutions to their pain points. I love to save my clients time, money and unnecessary headaches! This means that they can get out of their books, BAS & admin and back to what they do best – running and growing their businesses!
If I was to give advice to someone who is starting out in business today or the near future, I would say believe in yourself!
Make no mistake, it is a hard road, but it is also rewarding on so many levels and if you believe in yourself and have the right network around you then you will succeed!
When I am not working in my home office, or visiting clients, you can quite often find me down at the beach (or anywhere there is water!). Being near the water is so soothing and I find it a great place to take a breath and to re-set.
by SA Woman Member | Mar 1, 2024 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
I’m a former Financial adviser turned Certified Money coach and Financial Wellness advocate dedicated to assisting the sandwich generation and their families with everyday money matters. I’m a lover of the outdoors and staying active through sports like hockey, running, and bushwalking. I also enjoy gardening and meditation. With a supportive partner, adult children, and a fur friend, I find balance in my life.
After navigating the challenges of divorce with young children, I transitioned into a career as a financial advisor with a focus on empowering women.
Living in the sandwich generation then became a balancing act with my business, family, and caring for aging parents. Taking on financial responsibilities for my parents due to my dad’s Parkinson’s diagnosis led me to realise the challenges for other people in the same situation without my financial background and lacking time. This inspired me to help simplify money management for others in similar situations, aiming to instil confidence in handling everyday finances.
I’m excited to share the knowledge I have acquired and provide firsthand support based on my extensive 20-year career in the finance industry. As a member of the sandwich generation, my primary focus is on empowering women in this generation to attain financial security and independence. In this stage of life, financial hurdles often stem from conflicting priorities. I love assisting clients to overcoming challenges such as feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or lacking confidence, and instead help them gain clarity, courage, and control over their financial situation. I am also passionate about providing support tailored to their loved ones and their unique needs, often stepping in to alleviate the stress of dealing with Centrelink, simplifying daily household finances, and overall helping ease the burden of managing their loved ones’ finances.
by SA Woman Member | Mar 1, 2024 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Katrina Parrington is one of Australia’s most successful mortgage brokers. An award-winning expert on financial services, she specialises in home loans, investment loans, commercial loans, refinances, and plant & equipment finance.
Having worked in Financial Services for 30 years, she understands the key strategies and structures involved in buying your first home, building a successful property portfolio, or buying a single investment property.
Katrina takes a holistic view, inclusive of research on relevant markets, types of properties, strategy, structure, risk management, and the all-important financial analysis.
She has unique abilities and qualifications that ensure a real understanding of her clients’ financial needs, and that enables her to provide professional advice and solutions that delight her clients.
Her reputation is based on the trust she has established with her clients in Northern Territory and South Australia.
Katrina holds a Diploma of Financial Services, and she is a member of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia.
Katrina’s achievements and professionalism have been recognised by her industry and her peers. These awards are a testament to her knowledge, skills and work ethic.
by SA Woman Member | Feb 11, 2024 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
I am a Chartered Accountant and Tax Agent, I’ve spent over 12 years diving into the world of finance and advising small to medium businesses.
I am passionate about helping business owners live life on their terms by helping them feel financially confident in their business. I have extensive experience working with SME’s in all stages of the business lifecycle. From setting up their business to helping them navigate various stages of growth.
Outside of the office I love keeping fit and catching up with friends over a latte or glass of wine. I am also passionate about helping others and am currently on the board of Variety South Australia, as Treasurer.
by SA Woman Member | Jan 8, 2024 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Natasha Sampson-Ly is committed to helping business owners manage their finances more efficiently and effectively, taking away the stress of complying with regulatory requirements, and enabling them to focus on running their business.
Launching her business in 2000, right when the GST was being introduced in Australia, Natasha recognised that many business owners were struggling to keep on top of their bookwork and began offering bookkeeping and compliance services.
Since then, the business has grown steadily, and the range of services offered by Natasha and her friendly team has expanded to include advisory services in relation to accounting software, training, technical support and troubleshooting.
Natasha is a member of CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants, an accredited Certified Xero Adviser, Xero Gold Partner, Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) Gold partner, Registered BAS Agent. Natasha also has a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment with experience teaching at TAFE and was awarded the Xero SA/NT Bookkeeping Partner of the Year 2016
In 2020 Natasha was delighted to be awarded both the Institute of Public Accountants Practice of the Year SA/NT Division winner and National Winner, proof that Natasha and her team at Tashly Consulting are not your average bean counters. Their passion for empowering businesses with clarity and confidence through reliable and efficient bookkeeping, training, and technical support is evident in everything they do.
