Federal Budget debrief – what was in it for small businesses?
Well, there we have it – the 2022/23 Federal Budget has been dropped by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. As the Treasurer mentioned in his Budget speech to parliament, there were three main drivers behind the Budget, “In this same spirit, our Labor Government’s first Budget does…
What do small businesses want in this year’s Federal Budget?
The first Labor budget in a decade will be dropped on Tuesday 25 October by the new Treasurer, Jim Chalmers. Amidst an existing economic climate that’s replete with consecutive interest rate rises, mortgage pressure, soaring inflation and a higher cost of living – this will…
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…
Women in business shoutout to their biggest inspiration!
Reckon is like an accountant in your pocket – but we’re not the only ones making small business life easier. We invited Reckon clients to tell us about the people in their lives who’ve made their success possible. Katy Walker, Amanda Stevens and Christine Metcalfe…
Lessons I learned starting up a wearable tech business
Clint Jensen, co-owner of start-up 3D printing footwear business ‘3D Able’, talks to us about his new business venture and what it took for him and his business partner, Richard Nizielski to get their idea off the ground. Both Clint and Richard are former professional…
Channelling abundant creativity into your business
“Stitchery & Co. has been around for five years. It started out as a small business, just me teaching sewing, and now it’s grown into something that is a creative hub for lots of people.” Possessing creativity in a business setting is a highly prized…
What are NFTs (non-fungible tokens)?
You’ve probably heard that the hot new ticket in town is the hard to pin down ‘NFT’ or non fungible token. If you’re confused about what NFTs are and why you should care, you’re not alone. So, let’s shed some light on the blockchain’s newest…
Why is customer service the top priority for any business?
Paying careful attention to your customer service should be at the forefront of every business owner’s mind. But why? We chatted to Alex Alexandrou, GM of Reckon, to see why he thinks the customer experience is the top priority for any business, regardless of size….