Client Story: Julan Soft Furnishings

Julan Soft Furnishings specialise in all things windows – curtains, blinds and all the little accessories that go with them. This includes bedspreads, cushions and all the other little things that make a house a home. Owner, Judith Roberts had been in the furnishing manufacturing industry for a number of years before retiring to have children. One day her old boss rang her and asked for her help with some jobs. Soon, other decorators she used to work with found [...]

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Mapping Bank Statements for auto-allocation of income and expenses

Reconciling your bank accounts each month is one of the simplest ways to make sure your data is up to date and correct, it ensures your financial statements are reflecting your sales and expense activities accurately, and it assists you with doing your tax return at the end of the financial year. For this reason, completing your bank reconciliation is one of the most important functions within your accounting software. With Cashflow Manager you can make your reconciliations much simpler [...]

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Essential Business Planning for Growth and Survival

Structured planning is extremely valuable to small businesses in order to survive and grow, and is a topic very close to Cashflow Manager CEO Tim Millar’s heart. In a 15-minute session at a recent Adelaide SME Association function, Tim presents valuable tips and insights he’s acquired over his career for businesses to follow to stay relevant and competitive in today’s market. Watch Tim’s presentation in the video below. Planning for small business success from Cashflow Manager on Vimeo.

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Client Story: Janome Sewing Solutions

Janome Sewing Solutions was opened in 1993 by Mark and Alison Rogers, sparked by a passion for sewing and a desire to succeed in their own business.  The store in the southern area of Adelaide sells Janome sewing equipment, thread, fabric and spare parts. They also service all brands of sewing equipment. Mark and Alison enjoy the variety of customers they are able to service, from fashion design students through to retirees who sew as a hobby. After 23 years in [...]

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SuperStream Compliance Date for Small Business Extended

The ATO has recognised that some small businesses need extra time to become SuperStream compliant. Because of this, the ATO has announced it will provide flexibility to small businesses that are not SuperStream ready until 28 October 2016. These businesses were previously expected to be SuperStream compliant by 30 June 2016. “The ATO will not be taking compliance action against businesses who miss the 30 June deadline and will continue to work to support them to get ready for SuperStream,” Says [...]

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ATO announces simpler BAS reporting for Small Business

One of the biggest complaints from small businesses has been that there are a lot of forms for them to fill out and reports for them to complete in order to remain compliant. The ATO has decided to make things simpler for small business by committing to reducing to reducing GST compliance costs. This action will save both time and money for small business owners by making account setup, bookkeeping, BAS preparation and lodgement much simpler. From 1 July 2017, small [...]

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What does the 2016 Federal Budget mean for your small business?

The Federal Budget was handed down last night with changes announced in many areas such as Education, Welfare, Defence & Security, Superannuation and Taxes. Several of our business owners are wondering how the 2016 budget will directly impact small business. The general consensus is that small businesses are winners in this year’s budget. Eloise Keating of Smart Company writes; “If last year’s budget was built upon the ‘biggest small business package in our nation’s history’, then the 2016 budget could be [...]

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Cashflow Manager Version 10 is here!

We are excited to announce the arrival of Version 10 of Cashflow Manager, Cashflow Manager GOLD and Wages Manager. The new features in Version 10 will help our small businesses save hours of time with their bookkeeping as well as keeping them compliant with the Australian Tax Office. The help files that are included with your Version 10 software provide detailed instructions on how to operate the software, so please refer to these files before you get started. Key new features: CASHFLOW [...]

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Upgrading to the latest version of Cashflow Manager-Frequently asked questions

By keeping your accounting software up to date, you are making sure that your business is as compliant with current legislation as it can be. This is important for all Cashflow Manager users, but especially Cashflow Manager GOLD and Wages Manager as the taxes, superannuation and other requirements involved with paying employees change from year to year. Here are some of your frequently asked questions about upgrading your Cashflow Manager programs. How do I upgrade to the latest version? The easiest [...]

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5 tips for running your small business from home

Working from home has many advantages, besides being able to keep you pyjamas on all day. Even full time office workers are working remotely from home in greater numbers these days. Being able to dive straight into your work without a lengthy commute is a time and money saving joy, but working from home is not without its share of challenges. It can be all too easy to get pulled away by well-meaning friends or family members or household [...]

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