If you’re a solo operator, you’ll know what the expression “chained to your desk” feels like. When you’re the only one managing the work, you simply have to be available. Fortunately, there’s never been a better time to manage your own business because while the “chains” might still be there, your “desk” can be wherever… Read more »
The lure of a good Netflix binge. A glass of wine or beer. Or your favourite pair of shoes. The appeal of what’s comfortable can be hard to turn down. For many small businesses, it’s the same with managing their books and finances, writes Mindy Eiermann, director of product management, Intuit Australia. Close to half… Read more »
Small business owners are lagging behind in their adoption of cloud accounting solutions according to fresh data from MYOB. 41 per cent of accountants and bookkeepers surveyed revealed more than half of their small business clients still rely on paper documentation rather than using electronic services. The accountants reported that despite the prevalence of cloud… Read more »
Tradies may be feeling apprehensive about how the introduction of Single Touch Payroll (STP) will affect their usual payroll management and reporting, but with big change comes big opportunities. Let’s begin with the big picture. STP is all about increased visibility and automated information sharing. Real-time data is sent to the Australian Tax Office (ATO)… Read more »
Intuit Australia has announced it will include an STP-compliant solution for small and micro businesses as part of its Quickbooks offering. Small and micro businesses with up to four employees can access Quickbooks plus an STP compliant payroll solution from Keypay for as little as $15 a month. “Following extensive customer research with small businesses,… Read more »
Since launching RBK Advisory in 2016, Jason Robinson has had a heady ride. Recently announced as Xero Accounting Partner of the Year, the firm has also been named by Hubdoc as one of the Top 50 Cloud Accountants and he’s earned himself the accolade of Young Finance Leader Accountant of the Year. He expanded the… Read more »
Xero has unveiled its latest support solution for Australia’s small business owners with the launch of Xero Central. Describing the new resource as a one-stop solution for small business owners, accountants and bookkeepers, Xero Central will allow Xero customers to engage securely with Xero’s support team, moving away from email-based correspondence. Xero claims this will… Read more »
New research by cloud accounting solution, Xero, has found one in five small businesses are still relying on old-fashioned methods to process their payrolls despite the fact Single Touch Payroll (STP) is expected to be extended as compulsory to all businesses from July 1 2019. STP is a new way of reporting tax and super… Read more »
When it’s time to review your small business, you might entertain hiring new staff, outsourcing tasks or even extending your own hours. These approaches can yield some benefits but they’re not necessarily the most efficient. Integrating the systems you use to drive your business growth is an alternative way to potentially achieve better results with… Read more »
Cloud accounting solution, Xero, hopes to transform the way people do business by digging deeper into Ai and machine learning. The company made the announcement of a suite of new product features at their annual Xerocon conference in Brisbane. Amongst the developments is new machine learning which will bring tangible practical results to the management… Read more »
Steve Vamos, CEO of Xero says humanity is the beating heart of the accounting software solution ’s business. Speaking at Xerocon 2018, the company’s annual conference, Vamos outlined his plans for the future of the brand, which has grown from a local New Zealand outfit to a company with global impact. Vamos attributes much of… Read more »
With digital transformation a buzzword for businesses both big and small, taking steps to move your business to the cloud can provide benefits that could save your company time and money. What is the cloud? The simplest explanation is the cloud is a platform that allows you to store your files and access them remotely… Read more »
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