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How would the US market have performed without Big Tech? How do their profits compare? Our charts reveal the market dominance of the “FAMAGs”.
Economic Outlook Summer 2020
Looking ahead, there has been a recovery in business conditions and confidence. Conversely, retail sales weakened in late September as households reduced their spending with the tapering of the JobKeeper program from October onwards.
A simple approach to cybersecurity
Cybercrime has become a profession and the demographic of your typical cybercriminal is changing rapidly, from bedroom-bound geek to the more organised, who use advanced techniques and are highly technically skilled. Here are four easy ways to keep your data safe from cybercriminals.
8 Areas to Maximise Your Marketing Results
What 8 Areas Should you Review to maximise Marketing Return in your business? In our article, we outline key areas and how you can use analysis of industry data (and competitors) to inform what YOU should be doing now.
Client Manager Sue’s OBT anniversary
From working with an accounting firm in one of Brisbane’s iconic high-rises to celebrating 20 years as an accountant with OBT, Sue’s career is certainly varied. Read why, as we congratulate Sue Dobinson on Happy 20th Anniversary at OBT!
Using Data to Drive Decision-making to Build Business
Business owners often complain they lack information to make decisions, in spite of many solutions which claim to provide intelligent, customised reporting. Identifying business problems that need solutions and then the data sets which support decision-making is a better approach and we accountants can add value in this process. Read how.
How to make your early stage business run more efficiently
As we kick-off the new year, the right technology can help you get new customers, upsell to existing ones, expand your offering and improve efficiency so you have time to focus on what matters. Here are some tips on the technology that will have an immediate effect on your business.
Using Data to Drive Success
This article explains how the approach to sales is undergoing fundamental change as organisations gain access to data that was previously unavailable. Analysing sales performance helps us decide what to do next in terms of generating leads, product focus and improved lead times. And it is easier than ever before to track our progress and grow our revenue.
Xero’s Payroll Only plan
From 1 July this year, Single Touch Payroll (STP) will apply to all employers in Australia. Following months of development by Xero, they’ve announced the launch of Payroll Only plan to assist small businesses with STP. See if it can help you.
What’s important to your team
Managing people is one of the toughest parts of running a business. Team development issues can have a real impact on your business reputation, customer retention and profit. Here’s how you put a system in place to listen to your team and use their feedback to make real changes to your business.
