Category Archives: Blogging

Accounting Software Packages Which way to go?

Welcome back to work and 2015. I get this question so often, and this year is no exception, that I have decided to blog about this. The question I get, We are reviewing our accounting and have heard about, what you think about this? In the Market place there...

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Top Ten Technology Trends to see this 2015

Just as we rely on technology and electronics for our dailies, we ought to think what is next for us to come? Gartner Inc. highlighted from their symposium last October 5-9 at Orlando, Florida the top ten strategic technology trends we will expect this 2015. Gartner Inc. defined strategic...

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The Relevance of Data in our Life

This may seem an odd question as our society becomes more and more reliant on data. However even as a highly skilled analyst who lives in the world of data I have recently been on the end of a totally useless decision because it was based on poor data....

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Making the most out of Client-Staff Relationship

This is the stuff nightmares are made of – or at least this is how I feel right now. For those business owners who manage staff who sell the outcomes of their intellect, this is the hardest part of owning a business. I feel this is a total load...

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How to Deal with Change – The Easy Way

Being in the IT industry I am at the forefront of change. Changes in what is available, changes in business practice, changes for employers and changes for employees. So in short for 32 years I have been deeply involved in change from one aspect or another – but change in...

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Volunteers and Their Impact on Associations

Last night, I was an observer to something I term as “Volunteer abuse”. I was so intrigued that I have spent quite a bit of time considering Volunteers, their importance to an association, and how the treatment of volunteers will impact associations. As the President of SUNA, volunteers are...

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When will you hire an IT person or Outsourcing Services?

To answer this question as a business owner, you firstly need to understand the options available. Employing an IT Person. When a student leaves uni, with their IT degree, what we have found is that that person is able to learn IT. Most of what they need to know...

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What you Need to Know about Virtual Products

Do any of these ring true to your business? Space is limited Staff are reducing or need to reduce Must increase profits Need to service a wider area Need to give more to get /keep your staff Wasting time due to poor efficiency These reasons and others have brought...

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Why Use MS Access

I am writing about this question, because I would be asked this question hundreds of times in a year. So here are the reasons. MS Access was a really intelligent product that Microsoft added to its professional office pack. The reason that it is intelligent is really due to...

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Sports Competition for Young Students – Good or Bad?

Today on the news, it was reported that SANFL – South Australian Football are going to remove goal scoring for the junior students who play local football. I am writing to express my opinion on this matter, and in fact on the matter of not having healthy competition in the...

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