Accounting Navigator is your online destination for no-fluff small business courses & advice.

There is a lack of useful, practical education and resources to set small business owners up for success from the start. Whilst there are many accredited small business ‘courses’ out there, these are generally TAFE/University courses that teach theory but lack the practical application of this knowledge and skills.

This is where business owners come unstuck, experiencing growing tax debts, overdue lodgements, incorrect registrations, not paying staff properly, contractor issues, cashflow problems, profitability issues; the list goes on!

We have developed a practical course that cuts through all the complexities for those new to business (as well as excellent training to those already in business) with everything they need to know to be successful in their small business.

Introducing Accounting Navigator, or AccNav for short. The 6-part series is a practical guide for those new to business, as well as those already established in business with everything they need to be setup for success.

Not only does AccNav arm business owners with the skills for business success, we have also developed a three part bookkeeping series using Xero so business owners can be confident in setting-up and navigating their accounting software right from the start.

The courses and bookkeeping series have been developed and tailored to the trades industry. They are easy to follow and understand, and breakdown the often difficult tax and accounting concepts simply for business owners to understand.

An outline for the courses can be seen below, with more information available on our website.

Business Success Course:

• Module 1: Validating your business idea and set-up
• Module 2: Understanding your obligations
• Module 3: Staying compliant
• Module 4: Making your business profitable
• Module 5: Expanding your team
• Module 6: Growing your business

For more information: https://www.accnav.com.au/accounting-course

Ultimate Bookkeeping Series:

• Part 1: Get Yourself Started
• Part 2: Be Your Bookkeeper
• Part 3: Take Control

For more information: https://www.accnav.com.au/xero-tutorials-beginners

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Gold Coast Trades College is a Trades based RTO providing quality training and skills development for those looking to start a career and those already engaged in the building and construction industry.

Celebrating over 20 years in the training sector, our Director, Sharna Bradley, brings a wealth of experience and passion in creating training solutions. Through specialising in trade-based training, Gold Coast Trades College has positioned itself to be an industry leader by offering a delivery model that is customised to suit and understand the demands of building and construction work. Gold Coast Trades College prides itself on its experienced trainers and strong industry partnerships; making us a trusted choice for trades-based education.

What can we offer?

• Certificate IV Qualifications.
Our building based higher qualifications are designed to enhance your business. Upskill your team in on site management, contract admin, estimating and more.

• Recognition of Prior Learning.
Already have the skills, experience and a demonstrated knowledge in a trade area but do hold the qualification? We offer RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) qualifications across the same disciplines as our apprenticeships.

• Apprentice Training.
Our apprentices are tradies across a number of disciplines, Carpentry, Tiling, Roof Plumbing, Plastering, Rendering, Painting and Landscape Construction.

• Short courses and licences.
Asbestos removal, confined spaces, elevated work platforms, heights training and more

Depending on your course here at GCTC, we have Online, face to face and onsite training delivery options.

We can’t wait to hear from you.

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Mrs. Kim Allen is the CEO, Co-Owner, and Founder of a thriving plastering business. Her journey from being known as ‘the Mrs’—a label used by clients through her husband—to becoming one of the most respected leaders in the plastering industry is nothing short of transformational. Now proudly branding herself as ‘Mrs. Kim Allen,’ her name reflects not just where she started but the powerful, influential leader she has become. Kim demanded recognition and respect in an industry where women often go unnoticed, and she now stands as a role model for those who follow.
Kim is fiercely passionate about revolutionizing the plastering industry, raising standards, and creating opportunities for both the current and next generation of tradespeople. She’s dedicated to introducing children—starting in kindergarten and continuing through TAFE—to the art and skill of plastering, ensuring they see this trade as an exciting and rewarding career path.
Beyond her passion for plastering, Kim is a champion for women in the trades. She empowers women to find their confidence, raise their voices, and thrive in what has traditionally been a male-dominated space. Through her work and speaking engagements, she inspires audiences with her energy, determination, and bold vision for an inclusive and progressive industry.

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