by admin | May 21, 2015 | Articles, Technology
As reported in B&T Today, the former News CEO argued that all the power had shifted to the consumer and media businesses – primarily the print ones – had failed to acknowledge that. “Those who ignore the essential elements of that change where consumers are now...
by admin | May 14, 2015 | Articles, Marketing
“Do you want French fries with that?” is, famously, the question asked by MacDonald’s sales staff. Not many bookkeepers would even contemplate asking a similar question. Accounting software vendors on the other hand, have perfected the art of offering a virtual...
by admin | May 6, 2015 | Articles, Expansion & Exit
Living in Sydney’s older suburbs has its challenges, one of which is blocked sewerage pipes, the consequence of which should not be discussed over dinner. For the third time in eight months Peter the plumber was on the case at our terrace house (one of 12 in a row)....
by admin | May 6, 2015 | Articles, Expansion & Exit
How much media do you see in a day? More than you can possibly consume. Why am I asking? Because, if you’re an independent contractor or professional or business owner, you need to look out for threats. As far as media, the newspapers of the world are churning out...
by admin | Apr 29, 2015 | Articles, Fear of the cloud, Technology
Look around at every profession and trade and note the trend to specialise. If you own a Citroen are you going to go a mechanic who promotes as “All mechanical repairs; all cars, any model”? The answer is obvious. You will seek out the Citroen mechanic and chances...
by admin | Apr 21, 2015 | Articles, Technology
Prior to 2000, a lot of small businesses got by quite happily using paper-based accounting systems. But the introduction of the GST saw many of them switch to using accounting software. The simple answer was – and still remains – moving to a computer-based...
