As lovers of technology, we’re big fans of helping you improve in efficiency and business processes. So with this in mind, we’ve put together another quick video, showing you step by step how to easily invite a user to your Xero file – a question we’re frequently asked on how to do. Check it out.
How to: Track P&L in Xero
Managing any business requires some number crunching and tracking the money going in and out of your company to keep your finances on track. A common question we get asked, is “how can I view my P&L by my different business units?” We’ve put together a simple step by step guide on how to set up tracking categories in Xero to easily … Read More
Smart business: Invoicing with payment plans
In a world where the concept of “normal” has been redefined, the year 2020 has taken us all by surprise. The way we work, do business and operate have changed. The way we shop has changed. The way we pay has certainly transformed, even before 2020 brought bushfires, floods and coronavirus. One of the key business challenges identified by Deloitte … Read More
2020: The year for smarter business decisions
We know every dollar (and minute) counts in business and regardless of where you are in your business journey, understanding the numbers is key to making smarter business decisions. Do your figures add up? It may not be the end of financial year; however, year-end is a great time to assess your figures. 542 Tip: A well-run business has well-managed … Read More
5 Ways to prepare your business for the festive season
They know when you’re sleeping, they know when you’re awake, they know when you’ve been bad or good, so be good for the ATO’s sake. Celebrating the holiday cheer can have far-reaching consequences but planning ahead and budgeting appropriately can save you from much bigger headaches in the New Year. 1. Give yourself a tax-free Christmas As small business owners … Read More
The future of integrations is endless with Xero
If you don’t already utilise Xero technology in your business, you may want to rethink after reading this blog. With already over 800 third party apps able to integrate with your Xero account, Xero are constantly looking for new partners to help streamline processes for businesses of all sizes. What’s been available? Bank feed integration has been around for … Read More
All the latest from Receipt Bank Exchange Conference 2019
As you know, we love utilising the latest technology to streamline processes and provide our clients service beyond compliance. Last month, 542 Partners Director, Stu, attended the Receipt Bank Exchange Conference in sunny Port Douglas to hear from one of the world’s leading technology innovators, Receipt Bank, to see what they have planned for 2019 and beyond. We’ve summarised some … Read More
Essential 2019 business apps and integrations
Technology plays such a vital role in business. And let’s be honest without it, you may be losing valuable time, which we all know, equals money! At 542, we love utilising the latest accounting and business technologies to save time and make everything work efficiently. Check out our top apps and integrations that we’re loving for efficient business in 2019! … Read More
New year. New Xero: What you need to know in 2019
As we enter the New Year, our friends at Xero have been hard at work making loads of planned changes to help us to even more beautiful business in 2019. Like Xero, we’re on a quest to make record keeping easier, safer and more efficient. So keeping track of improvements will ensure you are getting the most out of your … Read More
Xero makes Single Touch Payroll easy
From 1 July 2019, Single Touch Payroll (STP) will be expected to be a part of the pay-as-you-go reporting cycle for small business. That’s right, no more end of year ATO reporting and statements for wages, deductions and super information. How does STP work? For businesses with digital payroll software, like Xero, it can be done in seconds. Xero’s STP … Read More