Do numbers make you feel a little bit queasy? Do your eyes glaze over at the mere thought of your chart of accounts? Knowing the fact that those numbers in those reports actually equate to hard-earned dollars can make you feel even queasier! That is why it is...
When you first started your business, did you think you would simply make money from what you love to do? Makes sense right... put in the work and the money comes in for you to spend. Easy, right? Then reality kicks in. Running a business can be exhilarating and...
Bookkeepers are pretty darn amazing (if we do say so ourselves)! But, there are limitations to their powers. They can perform magic with your finances and reporting, yet they are not mind readers. That is why it is important to know how you can best work with your...
Oooooh yay, paperwork! ...said no one ever. Doing paperwork and getting organised is seldom anyone's favourite part of running a business. So, wouldn't it be nice if you could spend less time on the nitty-gritty details and just stick to the fun parts of the job? What...
To DIY or not to DIY… that is the question! To run a successful business, you have to get the essentials right first. Your business accounts are one of the most vital ingredients in the recipe for success. Mess them up, and you will quickly find yourself and your...
P&L, BS, AP… EBITDA??? So many acronyms for a profession that relies on numbers! To the non-financial minds, these letters can be as confusing as the numbers themselves. What do all these terms stand for and do you need them for your business? Unless you have a...
Email newsletters are one of the most powerful ways for businesses to connect with and engage their customers. Regular newsletters are your direct line to a willing audience. Your customers have opted-in because they want to hear from you. That is great because it...
Do you know what makes a good bookkeeper? Like a really good one. Not just one that is alright or that will pass in a pinch. But one that will make your life easier and your finances a breeze. The criteria for a good bookkeeper is quite in depth. Unless you tick these...
So, you are ready to get your systems sorted and your business running smoothly? Excellent news! Great systems are the key to productivity. However, we hate to break it to you, but in order to be organised, you have to do a whole lot of organising! A business that...
GST is undoubtedly a bit of a minefield for a number of small business owners. The biggest concern we hear regularly is that people just want to get it right. Some small business owners even purposefully limit their sales so they don't have to register for GST as they...
It is exciting to get to a point in your business where you can outsource. Hiring a virtual assistant (VA) is often an important step for a business. By delegating tasks that are time-consuming, complicated, or just downright tedious, you gain more time and energy to...
You have your own business, you consider yourself to be financially savvy, and don’t like to be bound by boring things like budgets. No problem, you can still have a thriving business without one… right? Actually, wrong. Even the smallest start-up businesses need to...