Tag: accounting
Fintech startup Cenario is using AI to help Aussie businesses manage the financial impact...
Cenario co-founder, Vaibhav Namburi said that the impacts of COVID-19 on Australia’s economy had led to many business owners questioning how their businesses would survive through the different financial challenges to come.
Practice Ignition raises AU$26m Series B funding round to transform the accounting and bookkeeping...
Practice Ignition, a software solution for accountants, announced it has completed its Series B round, raising AU$26 million, led by Tiger Global Management.
Cloud accounting tech startup Rounded has secured a Series A investment round
Rounded provides intuitive and straightforward accounting solutions, specifically for sole-traders. The SaaS company, established in 2015 hopes to aggressively pursue its growth strategy, targeting the lucrative and growing “gig economy”
Here comes yet another ASX reverse takeover as Rision aims to disrupt the recruitment...
Contingent workforce solutions provider, Rision, is seeking a $4 million plus funding boost to accelerate growth of its patented mobile recruitment and HR platform...
Seven tips to avoid the new year cash flow squeeze
The start of a new year is an exciting time for all, but it’s also the time when small businesses are most likely to...
Cash Flow lessons these 12 Days of Christmas
Most of us enjoy the traditions of Christmas parties and days on the beach, but for the small to medium businesses there can also...
Wait, a tax deductible Christmas party? Tell me how!
We all hate doing party-pooper taxes. But, if you knew how to make that office Christmas party tax deductible, it may just be more...
Five mistakes to avoid when starting a business
Over half a million Australians are involved in the early stages of setting up a business.
You’re probably one of them!
With over 25 years...
5 reasons you should close that Excel spreadsheet and switch to cloud accounting
We reported how many Aussie businesses are stuck on old school accounting, with one in seven SMEs (13.6 per cent) not even using basic...
Let’s face it people, old-school accounting just doesn’t cut it anymore!
Accurate accounting is absolutely essential for the success of any business, right? It is therefore shocking to learn that according to a recent report...
How to grow your business and profits with three red hot tips from Jason...
Jason Cunningham tells us he is a CPA – a “car parking attendant.” Wait, he means “certified practising accountant.” That’s more like it, eh?
Seriously,...
How to make sure your employees aren’t ripping you off
A common theme among failed businesses is inadequately managed finances and accounting irregularities. As a business owner it is important to have adequate measures in place to protect your finances and assets. An example highlighting this necessity is the recent case with electrical goods retailer Clive Peeters, where an employee allegedly siphoned $20 million of company funds.
Take control of your cashflow to avoid growing broke
Focusing on growing the business and maximising profitability should always be top priorities for small businesses. However, concentrating on these areas alone can mean neglecting crucial cashflow practices that can lead to the demise of your business. Sue Hirst explains.
BDO’s new CEO Pat Donato talks about differentiation and growth in the bean-counting business
It must be hard differentiating a large accounting and advisory company like BDO from its competitors. How can a firm of bean counters distinguish its brand from the rest of the bushel? In this interview with Anthill's James Tuckerman, BDO's recently appointed CEO for New South Wales and Victoria Pat Donato talks about his plans for growth and how he intends to position BDO in the Australian advisory landscape.
BDO's new CEO Pat Donato talks about differentiation and growth in the bean-counting business
It must be hard differentiating a large accounting and advisory company like BDO from its competitors. How can a firm of bean counters distinguish its brand from the rest of the bushel? In this interview with Anthill's James Tuckerman, BDO's recently appointed CEO for New South Wales and Victoria Pat Donato talks about his plans for growth and how he intends to position BDO in the Australian advisory landscape.
How to help your clients raise capital
Learn how you can add capital raising to your portfolio of services. This event is only for people who would like to learn how to: Raise capital for clients, earning a retainer plus a success fee of funds raised; Facilitate a client's exit, earning a retainer plus a success fee of the exit price; Help clients de-risk their business and become investor ready; Facilitate a merger or acquisition on behalf of clients.
‘Bean-talk’ — a golden egg for small business
Running a small business inevitably means becoming a jack of all trades, most notably of which is ‘doing the books’. This in turn requires getting to grips with tricky accounting packages, an understanding of spreadsheets and becoming conversant with accounting jargon. The result is waving goodbye to your evenings, weekends and regular sleep.
21st Century management strategies for recession-proofing your business
For these businesses (and their owners) to survive this rapidly changing economic environment intact, they just can't continue to do everything by themselves. To be successful, they need to have an experienced team around them to provide the information, experience and support to meet these growing challenges. This team needs to be able to provide the experienced advice that is needed. They need to know how to handle a difficult economic environment. They need to be flexible. And they need to be affordable for the business.
Focus on the numbers: a business health checklist
Across the board, strong businesses are those that are well run and designed to withstand outside influences, or have factored in potential risks and have a plan to manage the situation.