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May 2015
Fellow of the CPA
We were fortunate earlier this week to witness the induction of our Principal, Lloyd Priddle, as a Fellow of Certified Practising Accounts (CPA) Australia. Founded in 1886, CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, with more than 150,000 members across 121 countries. Core services to members include education, training, knowledge exchange, technical support, networking and advocacy. Only highly-experienced CPAs can become a Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA), so
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May 2015
A Checklist for Creating Effective Job Postings
According to a 2013 recruiting channels survey, job boards were among the sourcing channels recruiters use most — second only to employee referrals. But while this channel delivered the highest quantity of candidates, it was lower on the list for quality. Not only that, but advertising on job boards is expensive. Recently, it was found that the average advertising cost-per-hire was $173 (and smaller businesses were paying significantly more than
15
May 2015
A Checklist for Creating Effective Job Postings
According to a 2013 recruiting channels survey, job boards were among the sourcing channels recruiters use most — second only to employee referrals. But while this channel delivered the highest quantity of candidates, it was lower on the list for quality. Not only that, but advertising on job boards is expensive. Recently, it was found that the average advertising cost-per-hire was $173 (and smaller businesses were paying significantly more than
15
May 2015
Increase Customer Loyalty
You can, and should aim to make your customers hopelessly devoted. What are we talking about? A loyalty program. Business owners want customers. But often they’re too focused on finding new customers, which can be one of the hardest — and most costly — aspects of running a business.
14
May 2015
Meeting with the Mayor
One of our directors, Lloyd Priddle, was fortunate to have a meeting with Mayor Margaret Strelow today in recognition of years of service to the Rockhampton Enterprise Centre.
12
May 2015
Fix Your Innovation Rut
No matter what your industry — or how long you’ve been working in and at it — there will always be new ways to innovate and solve problems.
05
May 2015
SWOT’s it all about?
The more you know, the better decisions you can make—this is critical for small businesses. Using your company’s strengths and weaknesses to evaluate opportunities and threats (otherwise known as a SWOT analysis) paves the way for true strategic decision making.
05
May 2015
SWOT’s it all about?
The more you know, the better decisions you can make—this is critical for small businesses. Using your company’s strengths and weaknesses to evaluate opportunities and threats (otherwise known as a SWOT analysis) paves the way for true strategic decision making.
In the early stages of owning a small business, many people find they also have to be the bookkeeper. This can mean less time spent doing what you love. Even if you have a dedicated bookkeeper, finding a way to stay on top of the latest numbers can be tricky. Just like HR Risk Assessment Services your bookkeeping software plays a huge role in determining whether the process is quick
In the early stages of owning a small business, many people find they also have to be the bookkeeper. This can mean less time spent doing what you love. Even if you have a dedicated bookkeeper, finding a way to stay on top of the latest numbers can be tricky. Just like HR Risk Assessment Services your bookkeeping software plays a huge role in determining whether the process is quick