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7 ways your small business has an advantage over bigger competitors

As a small business you need to understand your advantages over larger businesses in order to succeed. Often, small businesses try to look big and the bigger businesses try to look small and personal. It’s important for you to embrace your strengths in being small. Here are some tips for taking adva...

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09.11.14 10:27 AM - Comment(s)
Is poor cash flow the reason so many Australian small businesses are failing?

Small businesses in Australia are under pressure, according to statistics released by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The figures show that the percentage of small businesses failing is on the rise, with owners struggling with issues such as cash flow, strategic pla...

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03.11.14 10:17 AM - Comment(s)
Easy accounting software frees up your volunteers' hands

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any not-for-profit organisation and without them things just wouldn’t happen. But unfortunately you probably face a revolving door of new committees and treasurers most years; or maybe the people putting their hand up don’t have the skills you need to keep the organis...

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25.10.14 10:02 AM - Comment(s)
Creating the X Factor in your small business

When you have the X Factor, whether you’re an up-and-coming singer or business, you have something that is exciting, remarkable and sets you apart from everyone else. For your business, that means the superior element that your competitors aren’t doing and makes you unforgettable.

Get Back to Basics

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14.10.14 09:10 AM - Comment(s)
5 small business marketing trends to implement now!

Marketing adapts and improves alongside technological changes. As technology advances, it is important to get on top of the current marketing trends, as they can help you understand which of your efforts is creating the best results.

Therefore, to make the most of your marketing and advertising strat...

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03.10.14 08:59 AM - Comment(s)
Cash flow crisis - The Australian Government encourages small businesses to pay on time

Cash is absolutely vital for small businesses – to pay wages, purchase stock, to meet their tax obligations and to create new opportunities. But many small businesses in Australia are in a cash flow crisis, due to the fact that so many of their accounts are being settled late.

A really important part...

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21.09.14 08:45 AM - Comment(s)
How to complete your small business bank reconciliation in Cashflow Manager

Reconciling your bank accounts each month in Cashflow Manager is one of the easiest ways to make sure that your financial data is up to date and correct. However, many small business owners who take care of their own bookkeeping aren’t doing this regularly yet.

Since so many of you have asked questio...

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11.09.14 08:39 AM - Comment(s)
Managing receivables-goods and services provided to customers on credit
Australian small businesses are in a cycle of unhealthy cash flow with 62% of accounts being settled late and firms taking on average a shocking 54 days to pay bills
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07.09.14 08:22 AM - Comment(s)
How to maintain your work/ life balance when you run a small business from home
One of the great things about running a business from home is the 30 second commute, which is probably how long it takes you to get from your kitchen table
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03.09.14 08:11 AM - Comment(s)
Is Your Business At Risk?
The ATO's new Data Matching Programs are likely to match over 500 million business transactions this financial year! Data-matching means comparing the same information from two different sources and this
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28.08.14 02:21 PM - Comment(s)
Why your small business should be using invoicing software
The benefits of using Invoicing Software are pretty obvious! With Cashflow Manager, you can create invoices quickly and easily, but there are also little extras that will help your small business
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28.07.14 10:21 AM - Comment(s)
It's a matter of time: how accounting software can save your small business hours of work
In business, time is money and anything that is taking you away from growing your business is costing you! Cashflow Manager small business accounting software saves you time by being easy
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14.07.14 10:04 AM - Comment(s)
4 reasons to use online banking in your small business
Online banking offers a very welcome change from sitting down for hours to physically balance your cheque books and dealing with the errors that come from hand-written ledgers. It has
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07.07.14 10:02 AM - Comment(s)
4 Advantages of using payroll software in your Small Business
Employee costs are one of the largest expenses for small businesses, and having control over this element is essential for your growth and success. There is a fair bit of work
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02.07.14 09:58 AM - Comment(s)
The Beginner's Cheat Sheet to Small Business Taxes
It you are starting up your own small business, you need to get a grasp on tax terms pronto! Here are some terms you will have heard thrown around: GST: Goods and
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02.06.14 09:55 AM - Comment(s)