This article was recently published in The Age; Whether you are thinking of starting a business for the first time, or have been in business for many years, it is vitally important to get the right advice. In a lot of cases people get this advice from accountants. Unfortunately not all accountants were created equal. ...

The image below, shows the dilemma that Joe Hockey is facing.  He was poorly advised when it came to social media and wasted time creating a personal page, which only accepts a limited number of friends.  So he inevitable ‘rejects’ potential friends not something any politician wants to do.  Should he set up a Facebook ...

South East Brisbane Chamber of Commerce - Lunch at Noon Date: Friday, April 16th, 2010 Time: 12 midday Venue: Norman Hotel - 102 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba  Cost: Pay as you order  RSVP: Close of business on Wednesday April 14th, 2010  to info@sebcc.com.au         from Heather Smith ~ MYOB Certified Consultant

State Government runs really practical workshops for small businesses. Unfortunately it’s hard to get to them if you’re strapped for time (as most small business owners are), and they’re not being held close by.  Di Farmer MP has banded together with our South East Brisbane Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the three most popular workshops ...

I recently wrote a nationally published article about exposing your children to your business.   Over the Easter break I was determined to get Mr 13 to do my MYOB data entry.   Data Entry is pretty straightforward.   But I was not going to throw him in the deep end.  I want him to ...

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If you are using MYOB Business Basics and wish to upgrade, the only option for upgrading includes COVER.  I personally do not think that it is fair that MYOB force you to take out COVER (an additional cost) on a software product that really does not require COVER.  It could be argued that you get ...

Flying Solo has a comprehensive article I wrote about customising your business invoice; the key things to remember are make sure it has the amount due on it, the date it is due, contact details and most importantly payment options, how can they pay you?   How many ways are you giving your customer to ...

I was fortunate enough to be a guest at the recent VAustralia party in Melbourne for the launch of their South African route.  I have never been to South Africa, and it is certainly exciting to have the possibility to travel to Africa on VAustralia for the really low fares.  I spoke to several people ...