For a change, I am having a lovely time preparing everything for my Accountant for yearend tax time! Yes, you did read correctly. I have Bookzkeeper to assist me to get all my reports, statements etc organised, so the Accountant has everything at hand. She will be thrilled to see this!

This terrific business resource is every Accountants dream come true. How easy will it make their life if all their clients presented their books in such a systemised manner, rather than the shoe box?

The sturdy, funky folder with tabs for easy filing and recording of all relevant information your Accountant will require to complete your yearend financials and tax return. Here’s what it does:

• Guides you step-by-step on how to file essential financial records
• Provides simple file dividers with instructions on BAS, reconciliations, reports, statements and other documents
• Replaces the dreaded plastic bag or cardboard box of ’stuff’, and is so simple that you will love it!

What's even better, it's an Australian product. Do check it out! I'm sure you'll be equally impressed. Click the image below for more information.

Bookzkeeper can also be joined on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/bookzkeeper and Interim Business Solutions proudly created this Page!

I’m not sure where I first read this quote but I filed it away because it struck a chord with me coming from a Quality Assurance background.
 

"The true business owner creates a business that will run by itself even when that owner is not there. The owner has completely removed himself from the day-to-day operations. He has put people in place to create the machine that fulfills his or her ideas.

 

And that my friend is what you need to aspire to. When the business runs on its own, when it follows a set system you are then free. Your goal as a business owner is to take every little thing that you do and turn it into a step-by-step, connect-the-dots system anyone can follow. If one employee leaves or is fired a new one can be plugged in like a fresh battery."

Is your business systemised? Are the systems documented and supported by well defined position descriptions that are reviewed regularly. All documented business procedures are living systems and will change and evolve as technology changes and when you determine better ways of doing things. Have your business operating like a well-oiled machine. A business with documented and implemented systems will also display consistencies the client will come to expect. Documented systems and procedures can also add much value to your business when it comes to selling.

 

 

A prospective buyer will surely prefer the business that works like clock-work and has everything documented, than the business where all the systems are memorized in the owners head! So get them documented and get assistance if you need it.

Another favourite inspirational video - If you've learned a lot about leadership and making a movement, then let's watch a movement happen, start to finish, in under 3 minutes, and dissect some lessons.
 

The full transcript by Derek Sivers can be viewed here

 

I have recently been contracted by a client to source local businesses in regional Victoria for a Victorian Government roadshow which is travelling to various towns during August. I am based in Melbourne and whilst I am aware of these towns and have visited many of them, I certainly don’t know what businesses are there. So being the internet savvy VA I am, I jumped on Google to undertake my searches. Well, I was amazed at how few businesses had a website (or at least a website that was found in search results!). I certainly expected the local accountant to have a website, so I could email them to query who the ‘Local Heroes’ in business were!

With so many businesses still not having a website and yet, to truly embrace Web 1.0, they’re a long way from embracing Web 2.0!  Most had not heard of Twitter and most would not dream of using Facebook for their business. Now what they should be considering, is embracing both of these and skipping the static website, to create a Blog to start to establish an online presence. Yes, it depends if their relevant market is there but I have seen the smallest, home based knitting business ‘Hand Made by Missy’ collect 1,000+ members on their Facebook Page in just 6 months. It’s about “making” it work for you and creating some buzz!

A great blog post I read just last week by Social Media Examiner was ‘Six Ways Blogs are Changing the Web’ and Flying Solo published this article titled ‘Facebook for Business’. Small businesses should be embracing whatever means they can, to assist their business to get exposed. Social media is a great way to get your business exposed and generally they are free...other than your time! If you’d like to learn more about social media for business exposure, Interim Business Solutions can assist you to get social media ready quickly with the packages and guides available. Visit our website for more information www.interimbusiness.com.au