#Accounting Software
MYOB’s acquisition of Reckon: ACCC concerned about possible accounting software monopoly
The ACCC has expressed concern about the potential for an accounting software monopoly arising from MYOB’s proposed acquisition of Reckon’s Accountants Group. [Related: MYOB to buy a slice of Reckon for $180m] “If MYOB acquired Reckon’s Accountants Group, it would likely be the only supplier of practice software suitable for medium to large accounting firms,” […]
SME owners losing personal time to EOFY prep
Small business operators are working weekends and nights to organize the paperwork necessary to meet their EOFY obligations, according to the latest MYOB Business Monitor – a bi-annual national survey of over 1,000 SME owners. “Many operators are making significant personal sacrifices over and above running their day-to-day business, making EOFY not only stressful but […]
How to start a food truck
Mobile food trucks are becoming an increasingly common sight on Australian streets. Here are three things you need to consider before starting your own.
Depreciation made simple for small business
Depreciation has been made simpler for small business in the 2012-13 income year. There are three primary changes and they may impact your timing of asset purchases.
Cloud: What you need to know about the next generation
If you’ve heard about the cloud but you don’t fully understand it or haven’t decided it’s for you , the next generation could be the clincher. Get to know the Software plus Service model.
Cloud computing, who’s doing it?
Accounting is just one of the software programs you can take into the cloud, and a major one for small businesses. Here’s a look at how three Aussie SMBs are using it.
Bain Capital acquires MYOB for undisclosed sum
Bain Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MYOB Ltd for an undisclosed amount of money, from the consortium led by Archer Capital which acquired the business in February 2009.
SBR software reduces chance of audit
Australian businesses can reduce the chance of an audit by adopting new online accounting software under the Government’s new Standard Business Reporting (SBR) initiative.
Marketing From Account Software
Making the most of your marketing dollars can be made easy through special utilization of your accounts software. Here’s how to use your accounting software to promote your business and brand. Marketers and accountants are typically at opposite ends of the business money tree: marketers want to spend it, accountants want to save it. But […]
Packaged accounting software vs SaaS software
A growing number of businesses are forsaking packaged accounting software in favour of accessing it as a service over the world wide web. We investigate the benefits and improvements worth taking advantage of. When looking for a new accounting software package for his small business, Con Zeritris chose a relative newcomer to the accounting software […]
SMEs Cannot Afford to Ignore BPM
Quite simply, Business Process Management (BPM) allows an SME to grow. What most SMEs don’t realise is that BPM and putting business processes in place is extremely important, and perhaps even more critical for them to adopt than larger businesses. Undoubtedly, BPM solutions enable companies to do ‘more with less’ through well-managed processes. We see […]