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Nine reasons why you should create and give away an e-Books and sixty free e-books

  Creating and giving away an eBooks has many benefits for your business: An e-book gets your ideas into someone else’s hands. An e-book increases exposure and awareness of your business in the community. An e-book enables blogs and online communities to share and promote your e-book for you An e-book is an opportunity to collect [...]

2019-04-15T19:06:46+10:00January 7th, 2016|0 Comments

7 Free stock image sites for your blog, plus one bonus tip!

I find immense pleasure from writing and I want people to read what I’ve written, but I recognise some of the material is dry – but it’s still important. So to make dry content digestible, I always include an attractive photograph. When using images, make sure have permission – it’s someone’s property and it’s not [...]

2020-07-05T15:57:03+10:00August 3rd, 2015|9 Comments

Content writing about cloud inventory solutions: TradeGecko

I'm a regular guest on the TradeGecko blog producing intelligent, contemporary articles on inventory, that assist accountants and bookkeepers adopt easy strategies for increasing their income while supporting the inventory function of their client. In addition to writing these articles, I promote them via social media platforms, and drop links into relevant forum conversations. Useable [...]

2017-03-01T14:27:59+10:00May 20th, 2015|0 Comments

VIDEO: 2 hours of Xero Payroll Training free

I've uploaded two hours of Xero Payroll training videos. They are easy to follow yet comprehensive and brimming with information. Topics covered in Setting up Xero Payroll: Australian Users video include: Setting up the Payroll Setting up Employees Setting up PayTemplates Defining Reports Layouts Tracking in Payroll Topics covered in Running a Xero Payroll / Pay Run: Australian [...]

2017-03-01T14:28:00+10:00May 16th, 2015|7 Comments

Here is how I prefer images are uploaded to my website.

Instructions suitable for a VA. Note: The title on the icon – should be the same as the name of the blog post. Access the administrator part of the wordpress website. On the left menu bar click on the word Posts and then on the pop out menu click on all posts.You should now see [...]

2017-03-01T14:28:01+10:00May 9th, 2015|0 Comments

Even a klutz can create elegant images using Canva

I needed some images created to go with my blog articles. Here’s an example of what I created using Canva – a free graphic design tool website: I like this style of image because: I own the copyright on it – so have no heart pumping concerns about using it. It’s crisp and clear yet [...]

2020-01-28T09:16:32+10:00May 9th, 2015|2 Comments

Lessons learnt from the film BoyChoir

I was lucky enough to attend a preview screening of Boy Choir at Palace Centro. Before the movie started we visited Tinderbox for dinner and enjoyed an amazing cauliflower salad and artichoke pizza to die for. We will definitely be back. #Tinderbox before #PalaceCentro #ChoirBoys A photo posted by Heather Smith (@heathersmithau) on Apr 21, [...]

2021-01-19T11:35:09+10:00April 27th, 2015|0 Comments

What to say when someone comments on your amazing hair transformation

My daughter's just had the most amazing hair-cut - you can read about it below. Being a very prepared teenager she's lined up what she's going to say when someone comments on her new short haircut – here are some suggested responses: • I am currently mastering the hair flick • It got stuck in one [...]

2021-01-19T11:35:10+10:00April 19th, 2015|1 Comment

Brisbane Private Function Room Hire

On Friday evening I was a guest of Moose and Gibson - a cafe and private function room hire venue. Honestly I did not even know the place existed, but when I mentioned I was there foodie @Tiffinbitesized tweeted @HeatherSmithAU love Moose & Gibson. Lots of fun! — Fiona Ryan (@TIFFINbitesized) April 10, 2015 That sounds [...]

2021-01-19T11:36:44+10:00April 12th, 2015|0 Comments
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