by Peter McCarroll | Feb 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
The last eighteen months has seen some HUGE changes in Xero—our preferred online accounting system. Let’s run down just a few of the significant ones: Files About 18 months ago Xero added the ability to attach files to any transaction. You can email files in to a... 
by Peter McCarroll | Feb 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Plain language in business is a global move. It’s seen as a human right, given legislation, and supported by case law. Some judges have dismissed accurate contracts in favour of Joe Public in breach, saying that the onus is on businesses to make rules clear if they... 
by Peter McCarroll | Feb 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Without question, Google AdWords is one of the best marketing tools to use for your business. Since it really is one of the strategies you should be using, I’ll use the time we have this month to give you a general overview of how to get results, and in a later issue... 
by Peter McCarroll | Dec 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
In June we travelled to the USA (New York City) to meet with our North American members. I’m constantly on the lookout for business ideas, things that can be transferred to our business and that of our subscribers and members. So wherever I visit, I always take time... 
by Peter McCarroll | Dec 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Do you have situations where some employees will be on call during a public holiday? If so, they are usually entitled to a contractual on call payment as well as at least time and a half rates if they are called out. Whether or not they are also entitled to an... 
by Peter McCarroll | Dec 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Are you planning a Christmas function for special clients and/or suppliers and business contacts? Be aware that this will come under the entertainment regime for purposes of tax deductibility. Any expenditure on food and drink that your business provides off your... 