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...
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 feeling overwhelmed? You may be crazy busy in your business and the state of your computer, your emails and your digital life, in general, isn't really helping? I have put together my top tips to declutter your digital life, so set aside some time, and tick...
Work smarter, not harder Outsourcing your business admin isn’t the only way to reduce your workload – automation of simple tasks is another way to free up a fair chunk of your time each week. There are a plethora of software options out there that have all been...
Congratulations! You’re looking to outsource one (or more) of your business tasks. The next step is to ensure the person you’re handing the task over to understands what it is you want them to do. You now need to document the process behind the business task you’re...
Running a business is hard work. Many small business owners I talk to have started their business with the intention of creating a lifestyle that works for them. The reality, especially in the first few years, is often much different, as getting the business up and...
What made Asana stand out above the others? As a small business owner, how many balls do you currently juggling at a time? I would be surprised if anyone answered anything less than at least 20 to that question. The problem with juggling a number of wide-ranging...
Do you have an accounts payable process? You know, a systematic approach to handling bills once you’ve received them into your business? If you’re anything like most small business owners, especially if you are a relatively new business, you probably don’t have an...
Want to ensure your small business bookkeeping is correct? Here are Irene's top bookkeeping tips for small businesses: Keep clear records Long story short, document everything! Inland Revenue requires you to keep accurate business records for seven years. These...
Want to avoid procrastination? Here are 6 tips that have helped me in the last month as I've struggled with procrastination. Disclaimer: This blog is a result of a month's worth of procrastination for writing a blog on a completely different topic. See Tip 6. 1....