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 ...
Small Business Owners at the Ekka
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 ...
Want a new spider species named after you?
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 ...
Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business
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 ...
FREE CUSTOMISABLE CHECKLISTS FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
ANISE Consulting has developed some free user friendly checklists to formalise the standard procedures that need to be adhered to within your business accounts department. The checklists are in Microsoft Word format, and you will need to customise them to suit your businesses needs. Weekly ChecklistMonthly ChecklistQuarterly Checklist End Of Financial Year Checklist End of ...
Griffith Industry Mentoring Program
I attended the launch of the Griffith Industry Mentoring Program. I am a Griffith University alumni and this is the second year I have been involved with the program. I enjoyed breakfast with a group of accounting/business focused mentors/mentees. The program will run for several months, and concludes with a cocktail party on the 5th ...
This morning I awoke to a computer beeping at me. That was all it did beep beep beep. I went through the initial possible fix up solutions. Turned it off, turned it on. Turned it off, let it wait for a while, turned it on. Made efforts to clean the dust away. Got out the ...
Q & A What version of myob would you recommend for a small business just starting up in Australia?
Great question and one that many small business owners have.Have you spoken to your accountant about this - if you plan to stick with your accountant over the life of the business you should choose what he suggests - as your accounting bills should be cheaper as he is handling software he knows.My next question, ...
One of my favourite stores is that I tell everyone to go to is Lyssy Mays in Morningside. If I ever need a present for a female, I enjoy a 10 minute stop at her store. I like the simplicity, consistency and uniqueness of the wide array of handmade gifts she sells. I never have ...
LARGE EMAILS
Typically you can only send an email under 5MB. This is determined by your service provider. I use BIGPOND. If you are require to send or receive an email over this size I suggest you use http://www.yousendit.com/ they have a free service for lite users that is quite simple to activate and use.