by admin | Jun 12, 2014 | Features, People/Leaders
Behind AMP, other institutions are assembling. Westpac-owned BT and ANZ have SMSF administration businesses up and running. CBA, MLC, Macquarie, OnePath, Mercer and netwealth have all dipped a toe in the pool.AMP has been explicit that it can use administration as a...
by admin | Jun 10, 2014 | Features, Technical Advice
For many years, accounting firms have had a stable software environment and have been able to advise clients which accounting package to choose to suit their needs. In 2014, there is a dark grey cloud of doubt hanging in the air. Reckon has just released its new...
by admin | Jun 10, 2014 | Features, Technical Advice
In our opinion, using the price/fee argument is a lazy excuse. Blaming high prices or fees for failing to get a deal is an easy way out and leads nowhere fast.Why? Because most businesses have not clearly determined what is unique about their offerings and what is of...
by admin | Jun 3, 2014 | Driving change, Features
Franchising is regulated by a mandatory Franchising Code of Conduct, which the ACCC oversees. Under the Franchising Code, a franchisor must provide a prospective franchisee with a disclosure document. This document contains critical information, including the likely...
by admin | Jun 3, 2014 | Features, Technology
Data storage providers offer cloud computing accounting and data management services that provide a hosted environment where business data can be accessed by all relevant staff in their business, from any location.Cloud-based accounting systems can increase efficiency...