Xero to hero: software that helps businesses thrive
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At Counteractive we’re a bit biased. While we work with accounting software such as Sage and QuickBooks, we really love Xero! Here’s why…
How technologically resilient is your business?
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Digital technologies and the Cloud help business owners enhance productivity, use their resources efficiently, and manage a lean operation.
How accurate is your asset register?
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An asset register is a detailed list of your business assets and it’s important that it’s accurate.
Director vs Shareholder
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People commonly confuse the roles and responsibilities of directors and shareholders. So who does what and why is it important?
Unlock the power of your financial data
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Making decisions is hard, especially when you don’t have the information you need. But, with the right financial data, making good decisions is much easier.
5 Tips to help business owners better manage financial risk
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Mitigating risk and preparing for the unexpected is something business owners should understand and plan for.
Don’t be a victim of Africa’s growing cybercrime
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Cybercrime is a major challenge in Africa. So, if you use cloud computing, or just email and a website, have cybersecurity in your business plan.
5 Accounting mistakes that kill SME growth
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To help ensure you maximise your profitability and business compliance, here’s a list of five common accounting mistakes business owners make.
What’s your debt collection battle plan?
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It’s not enough for your business to only generate sales. Collecting payment for the products and services you’ve supplied is equally important.
What does procrastination cost you?
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No doubt you’re well aware of the obvious ways procrastination impacts your life – late for a meeting (again), the fully-booked house you wanted to reserve for the holidays, or the apologetic call to a client for not delivering a project on time. But do you realise that you’re paying an even bigger price in lost opportunities and bottom-line financial costs?