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Apr 2015
Upcoming Tech Trends In 2015
As a small business owner, I know how hard it is to keep a business running while wearing ten different hats at once. And that’s to say nothing of keeping up with tech trends and identifying the ones that could impact my business. That’s why it’s not surprising to see a lot of small business owners who are resistant to trying new technology. If you’re in this boat, don’t shy
16
Apr 2015
Upcoming Tech Trends In 2015
As a small business owner, I know how hard it is to keep a business running while wearing ten different hats at once. And that’s to say nothing of keeping up with tech trends and identifying the ones that could impact my business. That’s why it’s not surprising to see a lot of small business owners who are resistant to trying new technology. If you’re in this boat, don’t shy
16
Apr 2015
Upcoming Tech Trends In 2015
As a small business owner, I know how hard it is to keep a business running while wearing ten different hats at once. And that’s to say nothing of keeping up with tech trends and identifying the ones that could impact my business. That’s why it’s not surprising to see a lot of small business owners who are resistant to trying new technology. If you’re in this boat, don’t shy
02
Apr 2015
Muddy Waters: Business Financing
According to a recent Manta survey of more than 1,000 small business owners, nearly 70 percent feel the small business funding environment has not improved over the past year and that there aren’t enough choices available. Most still rely on traditional means (such as bank loans, savings and credit cards), while 23 percent have used an alternative lender other than a bank and only two percent have implemented a crowdfunding
02
Apr 2015
Work-Life Balance & Small Business
Small business owners are known for their hard work, but according to a February 2013 survey, the hours spent on the business do not come at the detriment of personal relationships. Of more than 1,100 small business owners surveyed, 61 percent indicated they are married, and only 20 percent said that work-life balance was an issue for their significant others. Additionally, 32 percent reported that owning their own company has
02
Apr 2015
Changes to pay as you go withholding cycles
From 1 July 2015, some business owners will have their pay as you go (PAYG) withholding cycles changed. The cycle change is based on the amount you withheld under your Australian business number (ABN) in all branches during the 2013-14 Financial Year. If you withheld between $25,000 and $1 million, you will need to report and pay monthly. If the amount was more than $1 million, you will need to report and pay electronically according to the
02
Apr 2015
Changes to pay as you go withholding cycles
From 1 July 2015, some business owners will have their pay as you go (PAYG) withholding cycles changed. The cycle change is based on the amount you withheld under your Australian business number (ABN) in all branches during the 2013-14 Financial Year. If you withheld between $25,000 and $1 million, you will need to report and pay monthly. If the amount was more than $1 million, you will need to report and pay electronically according to the
Why would we give away FREE access to Xero? Simple – we love Xero, and we want to help businesses who are yet to try the leading cloud accounting software solution for small business. If you or someone you know has been thinking about switching to Xero, then this the perfect opportunity!
Why would we give away FREE access to Xero? Simple – we love Xero, and we want to help businesses who are yet to try the leading cloud accounting software solution for small business. If you or someone you know has been thinking about switching to Xero, then this the perfect opportunity!
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Mar 2015
How to open a business bank account
Transactional banking products When deciding what type of transaction banking products your business needs, look at the type of business you are offering to your customers, what your suppliers need and how you want to manage your cash flow. The most common transaction banking products are: internet banking credits/debits to accounts – electronically, manually or by direct credit Bpay via credit or debit card overdraft and other limit facilities cheque