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A new study explores the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, and identifies some strategies that have proven successful in helping small businesses survive and even thrive.
Navigate from Hubdoc to Xero and streamline your work
This year is bringing Hubdoc and Xero even closer together. You’re now able to navigate directly from Hubdoc to the corresponding transaction in Xero to streamline your workflow.
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.
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.
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.
OBT Accountant Annette Noonan
From the moment she finished high school, Annette stepped straight into accounting. Annette has held a range of roles, from working in the QLD Treasury and Minister’s Office accounts departments, to being an Accounts Manager in private enterprise, but it was being in public practice… Read More >>
Fake Xero Billing Notifications
Be on the lookout for fake Xero billing notifications There have been several reports of people receiving fake Xero Billing Notification Emails, which claim to be from Xero or make use of Xero’s logo within the emails. Phishing emails are a favoured way for cybercriminals… Read More >>
Understanding your cash flow statements
Statement of Cash Flows is the key to understanding the health of your business For small businesses cash is king. Cash flow ensures that a business can pay its bills and staff, keeping the business operational. That’s why the Statement of Cash Flows report is… Read More >>
6 questions every business owner should ask about their accounting system
Cloud accounting is rapidly becoming the norm for how operators financially manage their businesses throughout Australia. If you haven’t yet made the switch or even taken a look at a cloud accounting product for your business, then we’ve broken it down into some key… Read More >>
