Huge opportunities for small businesses beckon thanks to online technology and the connections it forges. With this in mind, it’s important you’re equipped to deal with cyber security threats. From phishing scams and ransoms to data hacks and fraud, cyber threats come in all shapes and sizes. But there are ways to minimise the chance of your business data being … Read More
5 ways to shape up your business in 2018
It’s no secret that we love using the latest technology to improve our clients (and our own) efficiency and business processes. There’s nothing better than saving time (and therefore money) with clever technology. But sometimes, we adopt so much technology that it can have the opposite effect. Technology should supercharge your business life and not complicate it. Here are five mighty … Read More
5 Xero Tricks Of The Trade You Need To Know Now
We know how precious time can be for small business owners especially when it comes to managing accounting, invoicing and billing. As official Xero Platinum Partners, we’ve collated 5 ways your small business can win back priceless time with our favourite cloud accounting solution. 1. Personalise your Xero home dashboard Scroll to the bottom of your home dashboard and click … Read More
Xerocon 2017: Wrapped
Last week Stu packed up and headed south of the border to chilly Melbourne, for Xerocon 2017. We joined other accountants and finance professionals to hear loads of exciting announcements, updates and innovations for advisors (that’s us!) and end-users (that’s you!) across the two-day event. Overall, Xero in 2017 and beyond is continuing its quest to be a more automated … Read More
9 Simple Steps To Prepare Employee Payment Summary With Xero
If you’re on Xero, providing your employees with their payment summaries and submitting them to the ATO has never been easier! From anytime after 30 June you can prepare your employee payment summaries. You must send to your employees by 14 July and to the ATO by 14 August. Check out these 9 simple steps below and you’ll be all … Read More
How to minimise the risk of your Xero account being compromised
There are many benefits to using cloud accounting. Using cloud systems such as Xero delivers the flexibility of accessing your data from anywhere, at any time, and contrary to some belief, there can be a higher level of security than many small business networks. That said, we don’t deny cyber crime is becoming more sophisticated with an alarming increase in phishing scams … Read More
2 minute read: Easy tips to save you time
As a small business owner, we know ‘time is of the essence’. And while there never seems to be enough of it to go around, we’ve got some simple time-saving tips to reorganise your work life and maximise your free time. Embrace technology We’re lovers of technology. We love using the latest technology to improve our clients (and our own) … Read More
7 exciting updates from Xerocon South 2016
Last week Stu and Kurtis packed up and headed north to sunny Brisbane for Xerocon South 2016. We joined other accountants and finance professionals to hear loads of exciting announcements, updates and innovations for advisors (that’s us!) and end-users (that’s you!) across the two day event. Overall, Xero in 2016 and beyond is moving towards a more automated and intuitive … Read More
EOFY TO DOS: How to prepare an employee payment summary
Under pay as you go (PAYG) withholding, you must give each of your employees a payment summary showing the payments you have made to them and the amounts you withheld from those payments during a financial year. Preparing your employee payment summaries in Xero If you’re on Xero, providing your employees with their payment summaries and submitting them to the … Read More
Integrate these 3 apps for business harmony
There’s nothing better than saving time (and therefore money) with clever technology. But sometimes, we adopt so much technology that it can have the opposite effect. Instead of saving time and money, it can create inefficiency and confusion in the business. Technology should supercharge your business life and not complicate it. So over the coming months, we’ll showcase a range … Read More