8 tips for staying in budget this holiday season

The holidays are officially upon us, and chances are you’re starting to feel a bit spendy. It’s only natural. We want to spread that feeling of good cheer around by buying presents for those we love. There’s nothing wrong with that, but keep your pocketbook in mind. Nothing kills the joy of the season like a giant credit card bill come January. Keep your spending in check by following these…  Read more

Business Update – 9 November 2022

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. ASX inches up after news of strong US jobs report The stock markets opened the week strong, with the ASX climbing after the most recent US jobs report. Stock markets around the world followed suit. Senators launch inquiry over phoenix operations The illegal practice of “phoenixing” costs the economy…  Read more

Business Update – 9 November 2022

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. ASX inches up after news of strong US jobs report The stock markets opened the week strong, with the ASX climbing after the most recent US jobs report. Stock markets around the world followed suit. Senators launch inquiry over phoenix operations The illegal practice of “phoenixing” costs the economy…  Read more

Prepare your inventory for the holiday season

The holiday season is without a doubt the busiest time of year for many retail businesses. It’s a great opportunity to showcase all that you have to offer and bring in new products to see how they do. But, the excitement probably wears off when you think about managing all that inventory. Don’t despair. With a bit of preparation you can manage your inventory during the holiday season, and glide…  Read more

Prepare your inventory for the holiday season

The holiday season is without a doubt the busiest time of year for many retail businesses. It’s a great opportunity to showcase all that you have to offer and bring in new products to see how they do. But, the excitement probably wears off when you think about managing all that inventory. Don’t despair. With a bit of preparation you can manage your inventory during the holiday season, and glide…  Read more

Business Update – 2 November 2022

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. ASX rises in anticipation of RBA rate hike The stock market rallied a bit on Monday in anticipation of the latest rate hike from the Reserve Bank. The performance mirrored other world markets, with many investors hoping that the end of runaway inflation is in sight. Why grocery staples…  Read more

Business Update – 2 November 2022

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. ASX rises in anticipation of RBA rate hike The stock market rallied a bit on Monday in anticipation of the latest rate hike from the Reserve Bank. The performance mirrored other world markets, with many investors hoping that the end of runaway inflation is in sight. Why grocery staples…  Read more

How to improve your inventory process

A business that involves inventory is exciting to set up, but it also comes with its share of challenges. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by inventory management. Adopting some helpful tools and strategies will make the inventory management process much easier. Read on for some tips on how to improve your inventory processes. Use barcodes It’s typical for a small business to start out with simple price tags because they’re…  Read more

How to improve your inventory process

A business that involves inventory is exciting to set up, but it also comes with its share of challenges. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by inventory management. Adopting some helpful tools and strategies will make the inventory management process much easier. Read on for some tips on how to improve your inventory processes. Use barcodes It’s typical for a small business to start out with simple price tags because they’re…  Read more

What you need to know about Australia’s director ID rules

There’s a very important deadline coming up on 30th November. The ATO is urging those who haven’t yet applied for their director identification number (Director ID) to do so ASAP. The consequences for neglecting this task are severe. What is a director ID? The director ID is a mandatory 15-digit identification number given to a director who has verified their identity with the ATO. Once you have it, that is…  Read more

AU Update: What you need to know about Australia’s director ID rules

There’s a very important deadline coming up on 30th November. The ATO is urging those who haven’t yet applied for their director identification number (Director ID) to do so ASAP. The consequences for neglecting this task are severe. What is a director ID? The director ID is a mandatory 15-digit identification number given to a director who has verified their identity with the ATO. Once you have it, that is…  Read more

Business Update – 26 October 2022

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. A budget that is “resilient” but not “fancy” The Albanese government released its first budget this week, with promises that it will be well-funded, but not excessive. It’s expected that this budget will lay the groundwork for bigger changes next year. $21bn in government spending to be slashed After…  Read more

Business Update – 26 October 2022

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. A budget that is “resilient” but not “fancy” The Albanese government released its first budget this week, with promises that it will be well-funded, but not excessive. It’s expected that this budget will lay the groundwork for bigger changes next year. $21bn in government spending to be slashed After…  Read more

How much you should raise your prices

Few business owners enjoy breaking the news of an upcoming price increase. However, when you own a business you have to deal with ever-increasing costs. Although inflation is an unpleasant part of life, it is still part of life. Price increases are inevitable for a sustainable business. If you want to stay afloat, you’ll have to do them – and regularly. Read on for some tips on how to determine…  Read more

Business Update – 19 October 2022

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Rental market still under considerable stress At the beginning of 2020, a mass exodus of people from Australia as borders closed led many to believe that the pressure on our housing market would be alleviated. However, the opposite has happened, with rents still sky high across the country. Six…  Read more

Business Update – 19 October 2022

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Rental market still under considerable stress At the beginning of 2020, a mass exodus of people from Australia as borders closed led many to believe that the pressure on our housing market would be alleviated. However, the opposite has happened, with rents still sky high across the country. Six…  Read more

5 common payroll implementation errors you can easily avoid

Upgrading or changing your payroll system comes with a ton of wonderful benefits. Saving time and money, making everyone’s lives easier, and better integration are all good reasons to consider a change. But if the switch is mishandled, the results can be catastrophic and lead to long-lasting problems. Read on for some tips on how to avoid a disastrous payroll system migration. 1. Give the project the time it needs…  Read more

Business Update – 12 October 2022

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Albanese not backing down on tax cuts On Monday, the Prime Minister confirmed that he would not be changing his mind and would go ahead with the contentious Stage 3 tax cuts by the May 2023 budget. The tax cuts are largely beneficial for the wealthiest Australians. Banks pass…  Read more

Business Update – 12 October 2022

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Albanese not backing down on tax cuts On Monday, the Prime Minister confirmed that he would not be changing his mind and would go ahead with the contentious Stage 3 tax cuts by the May 2023 budget. The tax cuts are largely beneficial for the wealthiest Australians. Banks pass…  Read more

Time Blocking vs Time Boxing, other techniques, and how it all fits together

In a world with endless distractions, it’s no wonder that we find it difficult to complete tasks. Focus is hard to come by these days. This is especially true when you’re working from home. Household tasks that would otherwise be out of sight and out of mind are suddenly in your workspace. With that said, there are some proven methods to help you get things done. Time blocking and Time…  Read more

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