Monthly Archives: May 2018

Choose the front foot in the face of change

I remember the moment I became head of accounting at Xero in 2014; it was pretty life changing to be honest. When Chris Ridd made that announcement on the stage of Xerocon, it was the start of something incredible. And when I look back on the past three years at Xero, some interesting numbers standContinue reading “Choose the front foot in the face of change”

Introducing Light Touch Advisory Services

Someone, somewhere has probably told you to consider offering advisory services. It’ll help boost revenue and keep you relevant to today’s small business market, so the logic goes. But in practice, advisory services aren’t always easy to introduce. Don’t worry. There’s a simpler way. James Solomons – Co-founder, Aptus Accounting James runs a popular Australian advisoryContinue reading “Introducing Light Touch Advisory Services”

Getting your finance in order for EOFY

The end of financial year or EOFY: it’s plastered across all the shop windows and circled in your calendar, but for some small businesses, the focus on finalising accounts and entering accurate tax returns can be a daunting prospect. In truth, a little preparation and can a long way. And there are plenty of peopleContinue reading “Getting your finance in order for EOFY”