Did you know that your Xero dashboard has customisable features? Many Xero subscribers simply 'plug and play' when they set up their Xero account. Xero's dashboard is the screen you probably spend the most time on, yet you have no say in what information is displayed...
The noise about payday filing is starting to get louder. But what exactly is it and how does it impact your business? Payday filing is a requirement for filing your employee pay information as part of each pay cycle. The pay information to be provided will include:...
Have you told people that you are thinking of hiring a VA? It is safe to say that you have had a whole bunch of responses in return. One of the most popular is probably that you should hire a VA from overseas as they are cheaper. That comment is partially true. You...
Many business owners assume that their accountant won’t like them hiring a third-party bookkeeper. This couldn’t be further from the truth. A good bookkeeper, like those at Admin Army, are worth their weight in gold. Your accountant knows this and if you collaborate...
Are you keeping on top of your client invoicing in Xero? Invoicing is a vital component of your small business bookkeeping processes. But sometimes it can feel like such a laborious process that you are inclined to put this off. Hello, procrastination! Hello, not...
Why did you get into business? For 90% of you reading this blog, we can almost guarantee it wasn’t because you love bookkeeping. The other 10% of you? Hello, fellow bookkeepers and accountants! As a small business bookkeeping is one of those core functions that often...
Numbers. Love them or hate them, they are an essential part of your business success and something you really have to get right. Accurate financial record keeping and management are the backbone of any successful business, large or small. Keeping on top of the bill...
You might have mixed feelings about how things went as the year comes to a close. It could be time for a party, or a wee cry in the corner. Regardless of how the year went, it is a fantastic opportunity to take stock and improve for next year. As we head towards the...
Do you feel like you're a slave to your email inbox? Perhaps its time to hand over your email management to a virtual assistant? The idea of having someone else take control of your email inbox might seem a little daunting at first, but in reality, it can streamline...
Are you following accounts receivable best practice in Xero? For many small businesses, accounts receivable is the key component to their lifeblood - cashflow. Invoicing regularly and correctly is part of the secret to getting paid and running a successful business. ...
There is nothing more swear-inducing than losing hours of work. Painstakingly created formatting, pages of data entry and complicated formulas all lost in the blink of an eye because you forgot to hit save on your spreadsheet before the battery on your laptop died....
How do you rate yourself when it comes to operating your small business? Operating your small business is a massive undertaking. So often, you second guess yourself and spend time filled with doubt about whether you can do it. One of the best ways to combat this is...