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!
Mar 2015
One of the main reasons businesses fail is because there isn’t a good bookkeeping system in place that would provide warning signs the business could run out of cash. You can choose to set up a bookkeeping system manually (using accounting books), electronically (spreadsheets) or use accounting software. Unless you want to get familiar with bookkeeping practices, Business Continuity Planning Software is the most efficient choice. If you’re looking for
Mar 2015
SuperStream aims to improve the efficiency of Australia’s superannuation system and provides a new standard for employers when making super contributions. For employees using a compliant super fund, they will likely find that their employer has already updated their system with the required changes, but what if that employee uses a Self Managed Super Fund? Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF’s) need to ensure that they can receive contribution messages with information about payments in the
Mar 2015
A bookkeeper is a bit like a GP – there’s one on every corner but great ones are hard to find. And when you do find one, you should never let them go. But how do you know if your bookkeeper is good or even better, a great bookkeeper? 1. Training and accreditation Every bookkeeper should have some sort of formal bookkeeper or accounting training and preferably be a registered BAS
Mar 2015
SuperStream aims to improve the efficiency of Australia’s superannuation system and provides a new standard for employers when making super contributions. It requires an employer to send contributions electronically in a standard format with linked data and payments. Why Is This Happening? Without SuperStream reforms, each super fund sets their own requirements with regards to how they will receive payments and contribution advice details for each member. This can often
Telstra have announced an assistance package for small business customers in and around Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Biloela, Jambin, Goovigen, Moura, Dululu, Theodore, Westwood, Wowan and surrounding areas in the Banana Shire, who have lost services as a result of the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Marcia. Relief packages are determined by the nature and scale of the specific event and can include the following measures: Free call diversion from an affected Telstra fixed phone
Tropical Cyclone Marcia has affected many individuals, including people’s ability to earn a living. The Disaster Recovery Allowance is now available to eligible employees, primary producers and sole traders in the Fitzroy and Wide Bay-Burnett districts, and is designed to provide a helping hand to those who have lost income as a result of this devastating event so they can get back on their feet. For the businesses that were
Do your employees have the post-holiday blues? Do you want to channel the fresh energy that comes with the start of a new year? There are some simple strategies you can use to boost morale and increase productivity in your workplace whether your employees are deflated or delighted at the start of 2015. 1) Harnessing New Year’s resolutions If they’re willing to share them at work, you can find ways
Feb 2015
Whether you’re writing a sales page, email, or press release, you need to pull out a few copywriting skills. Basically, you want to make sure that when prospects read what you have written, it compels them to take action. Here are 10 tips that will help your copy generate a powerful response from your prospects: 1. Highlight a Single Benefit It’s important to create focused ad-copy so that your prospects
Feb 2015
Fuel tax credit rates have increased for eligible fuel acquired from 2 February 2015, due to a rise in the consumer price index (CPI). Rates are indexed twice a year in line with the CPI – generally on 1 February and 1 August. What you need to do If the team at Business Wise are responsible for managing your fuel tax credits, then you do not need to do anything