We are officially in the lead up to the End of Financial Year (drumroll). This trust accounting EOFY leadup has been unlike any other we have seen in our lifetime. With the impact of COVID still too fresh, throwing EOFY into the mix might be enough to tip some over the edge. So we want to step in and help ... read more >>
When Going Paperless is the Norm Anyone who has the pleasure to sit my trust account training hears me speak of how I ran a paperless office in 2007. Yep, imagine that - a paperless office way back with 2007 technology. How did she do it?! Well, I tell a small lie. It wasn’t completely paperless. It was almost paperless ... read more >>
As you are all very hopefully aware the 2020 NSW licensing reforms come into effect on 23rd March this year. Here we summarise the changes that are coming your way, what you need to do to prepare and how it will affect you. The 2020 NSW Licensing Reforms in Brief What Has Changed? There is now a requirement to have ... read more >>
EOFY is fast approaching. No doubt it is gleaming out bright and clear in your diary like a beacon lost at sea. Well, we are taking it one step further and helping you to think about avoiding an audit breach post EOFY. Yep, we are thinking about beyond 30 June already. Even we cannot believe it. We have touched on ... read more >>
Last month we attended the EAC seminar where we heard numerous stories about complaints made to Fair Trading. Interestingly, of all the agencies that were visited by Fair Trading could have been avoided. How? With the use of internal processes and checklists. Yep, it's that simple. With the Easter holidays upon us, Licensees may be looking to take a well-deserved ... read more >>
The holiday season is so close we can feel it. We can smell the jasmine in the air, the Christmas decorations are up in the shops and Christmas party prep is well underway. So amongst all that, you may very well be planning your Christmas break from the office. As licensee, there are two requirements to ensure before you pack ... read more >>
The day our Director transferred $100,000 instead of $1,000…and how you can avoid the same mistake. Before you think, no - that can’t be right! Think again. Yes these mistakes can, and do happen (even to the best of us). Major mistakes can happen in the blink of an eye – whether from a momentary lapse in concentration or simple ... read more >>
As a business owner, it is natural to look for ways to increase your bottom line and reduce costs. In our last blog on 8 Ways to Reduce Costs for Start-Up Real Estate Agencies we discussed various ways start-up agencies can minimise costs. This included shopping around on items like software, insurance and considering a virtual office as opposed to bricks ... read more >>
Australia thrives on small business. It is what makes our country go round. So the reality of the number of small business that fail to succeed is definitely a cause for concern. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than 60% of small businesses cease operating within the first three years of opening their doors. How Can You Reduce ... read more >>
Working like a boss on holidays. Working and holiday are generally two words that should never go together in the same sentence. Unfortunately, as many Real Estate agency owners know, finding that right work/life balance can often prove difficult. As discussed in our earlier months blog 'Being a Licensee & Taking Holidays', good planning and modern technology make working remotely a ... read more >>
