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Xero and Chaser

2020-01-28T09:16:32+10:00August 8th, 2015|

David Tuck and Benjamin Johnson presented an overview of CHASER to the Xero Mastermind meetup group on the 6th August in Brisbane. Chaser is a cloud debt collection solution that connects with Xero, saving you time, and improving your cash flow! David highlighted the small business problems Chaser was addressing; David explained using the British [...]

Xero Cashbook

2017-03-01T14:27:55+10:00August 5th, 2015|

Here's a short video I made on Xero Cashbook; The general Xero product talked about is the Xero business edition, but there is a lighter cheaper version, called Xero Cashbook. To subscribe to Xero Cashbook you need to be a Xero partner. A business or individual cannot subscribe directly to Xero for their Xero Cashbook [...]

7 Free stock image sites for your blog, plus one bonus tip!

2020-07-05T15:57:03+10:00August 3rd, 2015|

I find immense pleasure from writing and I want people to read what I’ve written, but I recognise some of the material is dry – but it’s still important. So to make dry content digestible, I always include an attractive photograph. When using images, make sure have permission – it’s someone’s property and it’s not [...]

How outsourcing can save the world : 5 sites for finding virtual experts

2020-01-28T09:16:24+10:00August 3rd, 2015|

If you’re open to the concept of a virtual outsourcing, and want to find an expert or sell your own expertise here are five online marketplaces you can turn to: Elance: Reportedly you can access over 2 million skilled freelancers and find freelance jobs from around the world. It’s free to join, post jobs, and [...]

Ep.22 Steven Shelley – Deputy – business cultural improvements through staff rostering

2021-05-16T23:19:46+10:00July 29th, 2015|

Highlights of my conversation with Steven Shelley  Zero time theft From solving an internal problem in an aerospace company to launching Deputy Solving staff rostering in over forty countries Global growth and looking for staff Lesson learnt: Build a product specific to a wider audience Subscribe to Episode #22 of Cloud Stories on iTunes: [...]

Ep.21 David Tuck – Chaser – politely and persistently chasing debts

2021-05-16T23:20:55+10:00July 25th, 2015|

Highlights of my conversation with David Tuck From accountant to launching and growing a startup SAAS based in London Working with Stripe to provide a global currency gateway The surprises of starting a start-up, when you come from one of the Big4 Working within the Xero – ecosystem Finding a domain name in the [...]

Ep.20 Lisa Martin – GoFi8ure – The world’s first Xero Hero

2021-05-16T23:22:06+10:00July 6th, 2015|

Highlights of my conversation with Lisa Martin Working with a mentor to develop leadership skills Quality Management in a bookkeeping business Social media, referral and paid advertising Building brand equity in a bookkeeping business New Zealand Bookkeepers Association and its role in New Zealand Subscribe to Episode #20 of Cloud Stories on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/cloud-stories-heather-smith/id908333807 Transcript [...]

Ep.19 Blake Oliver – Cloudsourced Accounting – One of the first Xero endorsed US bookkeeping and cloud integrators firms

2021-05-16T23:23:38+10:00June 18th, 2015|

Highlights of my conversation with Blake Oliver One of the first US based bookkeeping firms and cloud integrators to be listed on Xero site Acquisition of Cloudsourced Accounting by Harshman Phillips & Company and in turn offering the whole package: bookkeeping, cloud integration, tax compliance and virtual CFO services An add-on needs to solve [...]

Ep.18 Nick Hazel – Café Bookkeepers – the ultimate café cloud solution (Hint it includes Xero!)

2021-05-17T03:12:40+10:00June 15th, 2015|

Highlights of my conversation with Nick Hazel Benefits of focusing on a niche customer base Unexpectedly becoming a business coach in the café industry Xero plus other cloud solutions used in a growing bookkeeping practice The ultimate cloud solutions for cafes What an add-on solution needs to do to get in front of bookkeeper [...]

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