Apps are the way of the future for businesses of all sizes. They create efficiencies by streamlining specific processes and saving you hours while doing it. There are many apps out in the marketplace that we would recommend. But, with an app, they are usually really...
Paying your staff is one of the most important tasks in your business. Getting it wrong is certainly almost unforgivable. With that in mind, it’s important to understand that running payroll isn’t as simple as paying your employees XX number of hours x $XX = Gross...
Whether you are in a love or hate relationship with your accounting software, you have to admit that you need it. Even if it is just because your accountant tells you so! Accounting software is an essential business tool to make your life easier and to keep those...
Have you ever discovered a tool in your business that makes you smile every time you use it? Something that saves you so much time and stress that you don’t know what you would ever do without it? Xero is that tool for us here at Admin Army. Yes, we are bookkeepers,...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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 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 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...
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...