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...
How well are you using the reporting functionality of your Xero subscription? One of the keys to business success is regularly tracking and reporting on your financial performance. In order to be about to do this you need to know how to 'run your numbers'. Regularly...
There are plenty of great articles out there about how to find a virtual personal assistant and what to look for in a virtual personal assistant, but what we sometimes forget is that there are two parts to this relationship. Just as everyone has heard horror stories...
It's wrong to assume that there is a right 'one size fits all' approach when it comes to choosing what accounting software you use in your business. For many small business owners, accounting software is a grudge purchase and price is a major deciding factor. ...
Are you thinking of starting a small business and looking for some tips to help get started? Starting and maintaining a small business can be overwhelming. Thankfully small business owners are generous with sharing their knowledge - as they have done when we put out...
Are you getting the most out of your Xero subscription? We want to help make sure you are using the full functionality Xero provides around bank reconciliations. As Xero Partners our focus is always on how you can use Xero to make your life easier. This is the first...
Are you interested in learning more about the story behind Admin Army? Hannah, one of the Virtual Assistant's on the Admin Army team, sat down with the big cheese, Irene, to talk all things admin… and find out a little more about her and the business along the way....
What's the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper? Do you really need both? If you’re like many small businesses, you wouldn’t be the first to wonder if a bookkeeper can do your accountant’s job at a fraction of the cost. Back up the bus! Let’s look at the...
You want me to think about HR and payroll stuff?!! As a small business owner myself I am well aware of the juggle, kid, fur babies, husband, friends, family, accounts, GST, Income tax, marketing, forecasting, product/service development, networking, social media and...
Do you use MailChimp to send your e-newsletters? While there are plenty of excellent email marketing systems out there, MailChimp certainly seems to be one of the more popular ones for small businesses. Email newsletters are an excellent way to regularly communicate...