Finding a niche for your professional services
Accredited Reckon partner, Stephanie Crawford, discovered she had a knack for business coaching while working as a bookkeeper. And now, as a coach, her main clientele are fellow bookkeepers looking for strategic business advice. “I’m a huge advocate for businesses having a bookkeeper as part…
A discussion with our Digital Marketing Manager – what can you learn for your own business?
We recently sat down with Valentina Vurchio, Digital Marketing Manager at Reckon, to get a better handle on exactly what digital marketing is. We also unpacked some of the most recent trends you should be looking out for, and a few easy ways to improve…
Reckon’s CTO talks cybersecurity – what small businesses need to know
Small businesses across the country are experiencing a sharp uptick in sophisticated cybercrime. While cybercrime has always posed a threat to Australian businesses and their data, in recent years these threats have accelerated in magnitude. However, if you couple education with more secure solutions such…
Blockchain in accounting – what does the future hold?
While blockchain advancement has been discussed at length for some time now – it’s now very much impacting the world of data and global finances. No longer an abstract curiosity – blockchain is here to stay. People across all walks of life are now quite…
Crypto tax guide in Australia (2022)
Cryptocurrency has exploded in popularity the world over. Whether used as an investment, store of value or to disconnect from the worlds fiat banking system, crypto is all the rage. Whether you’re already investing in currencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, or perhaps considering dipping a…
Building and leveraging a trusted support network as a business owner
As a small business owner, it’s exceptionally common to become overwhelmed by the reality of an all-consuming professional life. To combat this stress, it’s important to conjure the ability to build a support network around yourself. Here at Reckon, we recently reached out to some…
Creating a succession plan for your business
If you’re looking to sell or pass your business, succession planning is vital. While selling up or retiring may not be on the cards for many small business owners, it’s important to understand how succession planning works, so you can prepare for a time in…
Winning and keeping lifelong client friendships
Customer loyalty is critical to most small businesses. We all know it’s far more costly to attract new clients than to hold onto an existing one. But did you also know that you only have to increase your retention rates by 5% to boost your…