No good will come from it
No good comes from war. Things lost cannot be recovered. Lives sacrificed remain only in memories. Heroism, though respected, invariably ends in tragedy. So it is for the people of Ukraine as they battle an aggressive, tyrannical despot intent on re-making a union of socialist republics regardless of the human cost. Communist Russia had a […]
Marketwatch February 2022
The light at the end of the tunnel….. Well, here we are again. Despite the hot summer, Marketwatch is feeling refreshed after a bit of a break and has decided to look at where we left off last year. So let’s have a quick recap. Inflation had reared its head in the United States but […]
Top 3 reasons start-ups fail and how to avoid them
The start of a business is an exciting time. You’ve got a great idea for a business and are enthusiastic to get started. It’s important to plan ahead to give your business the best chances for success. Planning ahead means anticipating challenges and developing ways to successfully address them, so they don’t upend your start-up. […]
E-invoicing: A Huge Cashflow Win for Australian Businesses
The Australian government has made some important announcements over the past few months with regards to e-invoicing. In the 2021-22 Budget, the government committed $15.3 million to increase the adoption of e-invoicing, which guarantees accelerated payment terms. In this article, we will look deeper into what e-invoicing is and how any type of business can […]
4 Tips for Encouraging Repeat Customers
There’s a lot of data supporting the idea that it’s less costly, easier and more efficient to encourage repeat customers than bring in new ones. Among the stats Hubspot lists are that a 5% increase in customer retention is responsible for more than 25% increase in profit; repeat customers are 9 times more likely to […]
4 Benefits to Hiring a Bookkeeper for Your Business
Bookkeepers can be highly beneficial for businesses of any size. They offer expertise and insight into areas that you may not have experience in. They can also take some tasks off your to-do list, freeing up your time and energy to focus on other matters. Here are 4 benefits to hiring bookkeepers to help you […]
What in the world is happening?
The past couple of years have been difficult to say the least. The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown the world into disarray, sparing no country. And just as it seemed it might be safe to come out and play, we are faced with uncertainty of another beast, the Omicron variant. Marketwatch is neither a scientist nor […]
3 Reasons Why Business Partners Break Up and How to Prevent Them
For many business owners, partnerships are an ideal way to run a business. Operating a business with a partner means you don’t have to make all the decisions on your own. It means you have someone there with you, to help you carry the burden and share ideas with. That can be a great thing, […]
Questions to Prepare for When Pitching to Investors
If you’re looking for people to invest in your business, be prepared to answer some important questions. Investors look for smart investment opportunities—that means they want to find out as much as they can about you and your business before they make a decision about whether or not to invest with you. It’s vital to […]
Understanding Australia’s Director Identification Number
In its 2020 Budget Digital Business Plan, the Australian government announced the full implementation of the Modernising Business Registers (MBR) program. The program is designed to both establish the new Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS), and enhance how businesses register and manage their information with the government. Although the ABRS rolls out progressively between 2021 […]