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The basic definition of empathy is that firstly, you have the ability to recognise, understand and feel the emotions of other people

The most easily executed strategic plans are no more than 2 pages long

In the early days of media, you had a daily newspaper, three network television stations, and some magazines.

At the end of the day you get what you pay for

What does the future look like for contractors?

Ten years ago, the accounting industry looked very different but new technology is evolving. Cloud-based software is becoming more prevalent everywhere you look; accountants have had to adapt their mode of operation. These changes to the industry will create so many opportunities for accountants. Yet, there will also be notable challenges to face...

The cloud – what is it and why is it important? Like the name suggests, the idea of the cloud feels lofty and hard to grasp. Simply put, cloud computing is the practice of using a network hosted on the Internet, or “the cloud,” to store, manage, and process data. This means you won’t have to maintain or own any hosting equipment.

Want to get a bigger tax refund?

The manufacturing industry is changing and new trends are shifting the way manufacturing companies operate their facilities. In addition, manufacturing companies are looking to become more sustainable in their operations.

Delving into the e-commerce world is an exciting adventure albeit somewhat daunting. You need a ‘shopfront’ – somewhere you can show off your wares to customers. Here we review some points to consider when choosing your cloud-based e-commerce software.

What is this Engagement Letter you get asked to read and sign when you need your accountant to do something?

A Compilation Report is an important part of your financial statements but do you know what it is?

The problem with cash

Do you really need a bookkeeper? Or is an accountant enough?

Please support Allison in her fundraising efforts for the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Posted by Harris Business Solutions – Accountants and Business Advisors on Sunday, May 17, 2015

Tomorrow is the 100th Anniversary of the ANZACS landing at Gallipoli Cove. An emotional day for all Australians as we stop and remember all those men and women that have served our country and are thankful for the sacrifices they made for us. I have no direct relative that served in WWI. There are distant […]

Omni-channel: The new way for retailers to grow sales and reduce accounting costs. It seems customer demands have outpaced technology over the past few years, particularly when it comes to seamless retailing across in-store, online and mobile channels.

The e-commerce landscape has and will always be in a constant state of evolution. With the change in technology and behaviour, online retailers have had to factor in user experience not just from a store browsing point of view but also from an order fulfillment and customer service perspective.

Join ManpowerGroup for a complimentary webinar designed to reduce your employment law nightmares.

WorkflowMax is a web based workflow management solution used by creative agencies, accounting and consulting practices and even tradesmen to manage their businesses from quoting and job costing, through to invoicing and reporting.

Employment laws can be confusing and downright scary. They don’t have to be.

Stockouts almost always make it to the “worst nightmare” lists of retailers, and for good reason. Not only do they lead to lost sales, out-of-stocks also result in poor customer satisfaction and lower loyalty levels.

One of the first things you need to find out when you're starting out is what laws apply to your new business. As a small business owner, you'll know that being legally compliant relies on being aware of rules and regulations.

When you first start a business, you’re often not thinking more than a couple of years ahead. Your motivation might simply be, “I need some work to put food on the table,” or “I don’t want to work for someone else, so this is what I need to do.”

Here in the goRoster office we’re all about helping others. So, in keeping with that theme we’ve put together some useful tools that all of you can use no matter what type of hospitality business you work for!

Why is it that in our always on, always connected world where we take fully automated self service consumer experiences for granted – everything from online shopping, to banking, to theatre and movie ticket reservations – that we’re happy to function in manual mode in the workplace?

We don’t need a crystal ball to see that the future of retail involves frictionless shopping experiences. Today’s consumers (and those in the near future) want not only to shop across multiple channels (i.e. online, mobile, brick-and-mortar), but to do so quickly and seamlessly.

What makes a real cloud accounting product?

At the risk of sounding like a broken record…Bad rostering will hurt your business. A lot.

As a manager, how you deal with employee conflict is crucial and it’s important that you have processes in place that set a standard.