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Co-working space for entrepreneur community – would this benefit you ?

Fishburners [http://fishburners.org/] co-working space for entrepreneur community Founder Institute [http://fi.co/apply/sydney?secret=preview] Globalize Silicon Valley by creating and fostering local startup ecosystems in promising markets across the globe PushStart [http://pushstart.com.au/] – community-focused, mentor driven, activities to help Australia startups StartPad [http://www.iaccelerate.com.au/startpad.html] - a structured creative environment, business development support, and adaptable, flexible space considered essential to take [...]

2017-03-01T14:29:50+10:00July 26th, 2012|
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WORDPRESS 101 : Fonts , SEO Tip, Plugin, Theme

FONTS I get really frustrated by the limited font options of Wordpress – but it seems that I need to DEFINE my fonts in the theme style. So you need to hack into the theme CSS to make these changes, or get your IT guy to do it! I like to start the first paragraph [...]

2017-03-01T14:29:55+10:00July 4th, 2012|
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BUDGET V FORECAST is there a difference?

I recently was wondering about the difference between budgets and forecasts and I asked this question in numerous online areas. I got a wide range of responses, and below I have posted a response from Moosa Fense. Moosa is a member of ACCA and  Strategic Innovation Director at INNOVATIVE HOLDINGS. Heather, unfortunately this is an area that [...]

2017-03-01T14:29:57+10:00July 4th, 2012|
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Honorarium, reimbursement or allowance payments to referees

SPORT I recently taught a group of community sporting organisations, and several of them paid their referees a small amount of money, an 'honorarium, reimbursement or allowance'. To receive this money the referees essential had to declare they were undertaking a hobby, and complete a ‘Statement by a supplier’ NAT 3346-04.2008 . This [...]

2017-03-01T14:30:07+10:00June 23rd, 2012|
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Lodging Payment Summaries electronically

If you can produce an EMPDUPE file through your software, you can use the ATO online ECI, to lodge your payment summaries electronically. First save the EMPDUPE file to your desktop. The process does not like a long file path. Open up Internet Explorer (it won’t work with Google Chrome!). If you do not have [...]

2017-03-01T14:30:13+10:00June 14th, 2012|
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Venture Capital, Fundraising & Founders – A Silicon Valley Perspective at River City Labs

Today I attended a talk hosted at the River City Labs entitled Venture Capital, Fundraising & Founders - A Silicon Valley Perspective. I have wanted to attend an event at RiverCity Labs for a while so glad I finally got the opportunity. RiverCity Labs is based at level 2, 282 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley. Start-ups [...]

2020-01-28T09:16:22+10:00June 5th, 2012|
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SAASU Observations : REPORTS, MANOEUVRING, CUSTOMISATION

Today I spent the day working within SAASU with Charlie the wonder dog at my side. I always try to listen to my clients reporting and business management requirements and then give them the options I am aware of, and let them choose. The client chooses SAASU because he wanted in-depth reporting, which we will [...]

2020-01-28T09:16:22+10:00May 29th, 2012|
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Customer Resource Management (CRM) Systems for micro businesses

Here are a few options that were suggested to me. Have you used any of them. ZOHO CRM ZOHO CRM is a hosted CRM Software for entrepreneurs and start-ups. It has a free edition for 3 users. SalesForce Popular CRM offers a free 30 day trial Siebel by Oracle Bigger system probably not suited to [...]

2020-01-28T09:16:22+10:00May 29th, 2012|
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Brisbane Microsoft Innovation Centre launch

I had the pleasure of joining Brisbane’s who’s who of the start-up and innovation community at the Microsoft Innovation Centre launch on Tuesday May 22nd. The initiative aims to enable and inspire new start-ups in Queensland, ultimately growing the local software ecosystem. With the opening of the Queensland office, the number of Microsoft Innovations Centre’s [...]

2021-01-19T11:35:09+10:00May 27th, 2012|
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About Heather Smith

A technology and management accountant, Chartered Accountant Heather Smith has a deep understanding of how automated online business tools and accounting apps can be used successfully to streamline operations. 

Heather provides practical advice to accountants and business owners on how cloud business tools and apps can be integrated to improve workflow and surface information that can be used to make  data-informed decisions. She shares her experience, methodologies, business strategies and work-life balance practices extensively through the Accounting Apps newsletter, Accounting Apps podcast, and Accounting Apps Mastermind Community plus multiple Accounting books, blogs and social media platforms.

Heather is also an FCA, FCCA, FICB, commerce graduate, and accredited trainer.

USA Accounting Today listed Heather as one of 21 people helping shape (and reshape) the accounting industry .

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