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...
Do you have a documented accounts receivable process in your business? Or more important than documenting it, do you use an accounts receivable process? Documenting it can come later. One of the most common issues Admin Army’s bookkeeping clients are facing when I...
Are you finding outsourcing difficult? Outsourcing: sometimes it's a dirty word. Do you find it hard to let go and trust someone else to take care of some of your business tasks? Today, in this ‘behind the scenes’ blog, I’m sharing with you my struggles around this...
How do you choose the right Virtual Assistant? Google ‘Virtual Assistant NZ’ and over 800,000 hits come up. It can be overwhelming, so how do you know where to start when searching for the right person or team for you? A good Virtual Assistant is going to be a key...