NEWS & ARTICLES
Simple things your sales team must avoid
There are certain selling faux pas which your sales team must avoid in order to improve their results: 1. Chasing unsubstantiated leads. You must earn
Small business bookkeeping – Here’s how
Bookkeeping has gone from hand-written ledgers to high-tech automation – but it’s just as important for a small business as ever. Want to get your head around keeping good financial records? Start here.
Why accurate leave management is so important
Taking a relaxed approach to leave management can put the health of your employees and business at serious risk. Here are the leading reasons for diligently tracking, managing, and paying leave.
Contractor or employee? How to get it right
Knowing when a worker is a contractor or an employee can be tricky, but there are penalties if you get it wrong. Learn the key differences that will help you understand the real nature of the employment relationship before you enter into it.
How to thrive and adapt in a changed world
Lockdowns, closed borders and uncertainty mean small businesses are still struggling with the effects of COVID-19. Xero’s recent survey uncovered some common strategies for success in a crisis.
Who are your competitors? And what do you know about them?
Knowing who your competitors are, how they compare, and what their competitive advantages are is vital business intelligence. Do your research, talk to customers, and find your point of difference. #businessadvice
Staying afloat and thriving through a downturn
When the future looks uncertain, what can you do to prepare and strengthen your business? Recent times have certainly shown us that the future path
Learning Style: Knowing your team is good for business
Everybody has a different learning style, whether it’s visual, aural, written or learning by doing. In your business, you can optimise performance by increasing the communication channels.
March 2021 Newsletter
Inside this month, why some businesses are voluntarily returning JobKeeper to the ATO. We also look at an issue we would not normally cover – COVID-19 vaccinations and the workplace – but they are the questions we were asking ourselves. And, as the end of the FBT year approaches, a review of FBT with a focus on how COVID-19 has changed the ATO’s compliance approach. Finally, the Bain & Co research that shows the pandemic has broadened the productivity gap between top performing companies and others.