I rarely read the papers, but a recent article Tailored training in fashion http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24261304-5013522,00.html in The Courier Mail caught my eye. Amanda Horswill tells us that “Job-specific education is an essential component in a cost-effective operation, particularly in these tough economic times.” ANISE Consulting offers one-on-one MYOB training customised to the businesses needs. Our rates [...]
When setting up Business Basics for the first time, remember to visit www.myob.com.au/supportnotes and download the current Aardvark data file, as the one that installs automatically has expired. Business Basics is not recommended for processing payroll, though if you do intend to use this software for payroll, and know the voluntary withholding rate, you can [...]
Did you know that Google gives grants in the form of in-kind advertising? Have you heard of Google Grants but don't know how to get one? Then don't miss TechSoup's free event where you will learn about Google Grants and how your non profit can receive up to $10,000 to use towards a donation of [...]
You can use Custom Fields to store customised information about items, customers, suppliers, and employees. ANISE Consulting recommends the use of Employee Custom Fields to store Next of Kin information on your employees;Menu Bar→Lists→Custom Lists and Field Names→Employees→Name of Custom Field #1: Next of KinName of Custom Field #2: Next of Kin Phone NumberName of [...]
Here is a summary of an epetition to the UK government asking for some regulation around the term accountant from number10.gov.uk websiteWe received a petition asking:“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to prevent unqualified accountants, tax and financial advisors providing services unless they have professionally recognised qualications.”Details of Petition:“Lawyers must have Professional Qualifications but [...]
Recently I had two particular issues with OUTLOOK 2007. I had read the book. I had searched the forums. I googled, and asked questions of my IT colleagues in the know. I receive various emails from Microsoft, and one of them directed me to http://support.microsoft.com/. I lodged an email detailing my issues. Within 24 hours [...]
You need the Mac Stuffit Expander (WinZip equivalent) to expand a .SIT file on your Windows pc. Goto: www.usergroup.com.au > Z - Tools & Utilities > = Freeware > Aladdin Expander Stuffit and download the free Expander. Then simply install the Expander application, expand the file .SIT, add the extension [...]
There is an interesting article at Flying Solo by Nicky Jurd discussing the merits of website photography. I wonder if blogs are required to have the same standard of photos?I spent the day at the Ekka. It is a family tradition. To me the Ekka is a group of small business owners passionate about what [...]
Unique naming opportunityQueensland Museum arachnologists have uncovered new spider species across the State. And for a limited time only we're giving our supporters naming rights. Imagine having a new spider species named in your honour! All you need to do is make a donation of $200 or more to the Queensland Museum Foundation, and we'll [...]
By Leslie WestKeeping the books for business is a challenging job. Oftentimes, you as the owner or operator postpone entering the days receipts till after closing. A lot of the time its not your, the owner/operators, best strength. I know for myself that doing the books and keeping things organized is right up there with [...]