Ten Thousand Things: Kate Scott
”I was never able to really resonate with a software program that made sense to me that I could easily use, and Reckon has been it for me. It’s all there, PAYG, superannuation, taxes, and it has simplified my payroll, taken hours of stress out of my life.”
INTRODUCTION
Software for business owners to do what they do best
Kate Scott owns a retail shop called Ten Thousand Things in Barwon Heads, Victoria. It is a one-of-a-kind store where customers will be sure to find clothing, jewellery, and gifts that leave a lasting impact.
“I’ve been in business for over thirty years. My business is essentially retail, but it encompasses a lot more. This is my creative space. It’s a store of passion. It’s everything I love. Jewellery making, beads, accessories, clothing, gifts, things to make people happy.”
Ten Thousand Things takes inspiration from art, culture, and fashion from all over the world. Meaning is attached to each piece of jewellery Kate designs or item of clothing she sources overseas. For Kate, Ten Thousand Things is a philosophy: be creative and do what is good for the soul.
THE CHALLENGE
Less bookwork and more running a business
Running a shop, juggling employee rosters, and caring for your family are part of the struggle of the challenge of being a business owner. It takes dedication to stay on top of things.
This is why Kate needed sophisticated but straightforward software that would take the stress out of payroll and superannuation compliance. With Reckon, the discipline required to make sure that the books are balanced and her employees are paid on time comes easily.
“Some of the biggest struggles in running a small business would definitely be cash flow and time management. It’s a discipline that you have to really adhere to.”
OUR SOLUTION
Reckon and payroll have been a bit of a light bulb moment for me.
Often, businesses will fall into the trap of doing the same thing because it is what the owners know. With software that works, Kate doesn’t have to rely on manual processes.
With an accounting and payroll system in place, Kate can delegate bookwork to one part of the day and focus on her shop and family.
“My advice to other small business owners struggling with payroll is to find a program that works for them. Reckon has really worked for me. It will save you a lot of stress, a lot of time, and it will streamline your business.”
ABOUT THE CLIENT
About Ten Thousand Things
Kate Scott is the owner of Ten Thousand Things based in Barwon Heads, Victoria. She has owned and operated the store for well over a decade, and enjoys every minute of it.
For when Kate has time for herself, she spends it with family, travelling or gardening.
