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April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021
For those of you out there that are MYOB lovers you will hopefully be aware of the recent version update for AccountRight to 2021.1. What you […]
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March 29, 2021
March 29, 2021
After the craziness that has been the last 12 months it is almost that time again. End of Financial Year is nearly here and as usual […]
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November 23, 2020
November 23, 2020
Just in case you had forgotten we are still in the midst of Covid-19 and it is time for yet another update. This time the Government […]
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October 20, 2020
October 20, 2020
We have all heard the saying, there is no ‘I’ In ‘team’ but have you heard that TEAM is an acronym for ‘together everyone achieves more”. […]
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October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020
Teamwork is an essential skill to possess if you want to work well with colleagues and other members of your team. It’s an inevitable fact that […]
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October 6, 2020
October 6, 2020
In New Zealand it is extremely easy to set up a new business and currently, there are many new start-ups being set up every day as […]
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September 21, 2020
September 21, 2020
As the service industry constantly expands in numerous different countries, more and more companies are requiring customer-service employees. A vast majority of companies are seeking to […]
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September 9, 2020
September 9, 2020
Continuing with the customer service theme and now that we have talked about why customer service is so vital to the success of a company, let […]
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September 2, 2020
September 2, 2020
Customer satisfaction impacts tremendously on the success of your company. A low level of satisfaction means that customer retention and loyalty rates are likely to be […]
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August 19, 2020
August 19, 2020
Customer service is often at the core of a company that strives to provide an outstanding experience that leaves the customer feeling appreciated and supported. Here […]
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August 11, 2020
August 11, 2020
Did you know that payroll in NZ is one of the most complicated in the world and with the complexities of the Holidays Act 2003 you […]
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August 4, 2020
August 4, 2020
We all hear stories of those successful entrepreneurs; whose business idea turns into a successful company in what seems like overnight. However, the reality for most […]
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July 28, 2020
July 28, 2020
While failure is an inevitable part of life, nobody wants to experience it. In a business setting, there’s money on the line, pride and even livelihoods. […]
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July 21, 2020
July 21, 2020
As a small business, you are constantly looking for new ways to get the brand of your company onto the radar of potential customers’ and create […]
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July 13, 2020
July 13, 2020
Thanks to Nicola Campbell, Human Resources Specialist from Bell & Co for this weeks blog. When NZ went into lockdown to respond to Covid-19 hitting our […]
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July 6, 2020
July 6, 2020
As we all know small businesses are the lifeblood of the New Zealand economy and now more than ever are vital to us keeping New Zealand […]
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June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
As we are all trying to get back to our ‘normal’ and get our business going again, I thought it was timely to give you an […]
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June 23, 2020
June 23, 2020
Cashflow is the lifeline of any business, but especially so for small businesses. Cashflow will keep your business afloat, and it will allow for growth. Unfortunately, […]
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June 15, 2020
June 15, 2020
Cashflow is such an integral part of every business, so why is it that none of us know exactly what it is and why it is […]
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June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020
Hiring a new employee is out of the question for many business owners but the ability to take on a Virtual Assistant and pay for only […]
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June 2, 2020
June 2, 2020
We may be “invisible” or not real to you but what we do certainly isn’t. So – what does a VA do? The reality is that […]
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May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020
Do any of these sound familiar to you? Feel like you’re spending every waking moment running or talking about your business? You’re responding to emails at […]
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May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020
Due to the effects of Covid-19, and the huge impact this has had on small business’, MYOB are offering 6 months free subscription to MYOB Essentials […]
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May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020
MYOB are always working on improving their usability for all users, these updates have been designed to save you time & make life easier! No more […]
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May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020
What is your passion? Why did you go into business? It’s unlikely that it was to do all the back office tasks required in any business […]
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May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
Most companies have them but don’t actually understand what they are, what they stand for and why you have them. I am talking about your Company […]
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April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020
For those of you that know us at 3rd Arm you will know how passionate we are about giving back, seeing businesses in this amazing country […]
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April 14, 2020
April 14, 2020
Who would have known a month or so ago that ‘teamwork’ would mean much more and require extra effort than ever before? While we’ve always known […]
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April 8, 2020
April 8, 2020
Are you getting done all that you need to get done? Does your mind wander and suddenly you find yourself emptying the dishwasher? Your lack of […]
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March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020
Minimum Wage Increase – $18.90 per hour Effective 1 April 2020 the adult minimum wage will increase from $17.70 to $18.90 per hour. For some this […]
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March 10, 2020
March 10, 2020
If you have been thinking of making the change from Classic AccountRight v19, but the cost of upgrading has put you off, there is now a […]
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February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020
MYOB are always working on improving their usability for all users and the following updates have been designed to save you time & make life easier! […]
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February 17, 2020
February 17, 2020
Over the last few months there have been several updates that have taken place on the Xero app so we thought it would be super helpful […]
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February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
There really is no end to the list of fantastic apps out there that help make life easier. Here’s a few for you, whether you’re into […]
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February 5, 2020
February 5, 2020
You hear everyone talking about ‘using the cloud” – ‘just file it in the cloud’ or ‘our software is cloud-based’. But, what does it mean – […]
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February 3, 2020
February 3, 2020
Our list of great apps continues – anything to make life easier! Mailchimp This app has allowed us to take control of our client database, newsletter […]
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January 28, 2020
January 28, 2020
Continue to save time and headaches by checking out our favourites apps and why we love them. Canva We are not in the business of design […]
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January 21, 2020
January 21, 2020
We are excited to share with you more of our favourite apps. Hootsuite It’s so easy to either get caught up in social media or on […]
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January 14, 2020
January 14, 2020
It’s that time of the year again where we have all made some New Year resolutions and we are hopefully changing some habits! Now is also […]
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January 13, 2020
January 13, 2020
We all understand the value of finding an amazing app, so we thought we would share our favourites with you over the next few weeks. Some […]
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December 17, 2019
December 17, 2019
9 more sleeps till the big fat fella comes down your chimney, brings you presents and drinks your beer! Time seems to fly by faster every […]
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November 19, 2019
November 19, 2019
Its nearly that time of year again. Time when the big fat fella comes down the chimney, the kids get lots of pressies and the parents […]
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November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019
For those of you that follow us on social media I’m sure by now you would have heard us talking about Global Bookkeeping Week (If not […]
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November 5, 2019
November 5, 2019
Understanding and managing your cashflow can make or break your business. Recent figures released by Xero reveal that New Zealand small businesses are collectively owed about […]
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October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019
The answer to that of course is that they are priceless! There is still the same old question as to whether you should do it yourself, […]
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October 16, 2019
October 16, 2019
Hopefully by now you are aware that Payday filing has arrived and that from 1 April 2019 you should have been filing all employment information every […]
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September 26, 2019
September 26, 2019
Like anything in life preparation and planning prevents poor performance. This is especially true when it comes to setting up and running a business and ensuring […]
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September 19, 2019
September 19, 2019
Inland Revenue and the Accident Compensation Corporation will no longer be accepting cheques. The days of sending and receiving cheques are nearly over and for some […]
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September 10, 2019
September 10, 2019
2019 has been a busy year with regards to payroll and multiple legislative changes have taken place, so we thought it was timely to make sure […]
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September 2, 2019
September 2, 2019
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August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
This is a question we are asked often and the response is always – it depends!!! It depends on quite a number of different aspects and […]
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August 5, 2019
August 5, 2019
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July 30, 2019
July 30, 2019
This time of year, is conference season in our industry. Every industry will have a ‘season’ where there are multiple conferences that are relevant to your […]
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July 16, 2019
July 16, 2019
Another weekly tip for you! Watch this video if you want a quick demo on how to setup a bank rule in MYOB. For more tips or […]
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July 8, 2019
July 8, 2019
Everybody hates credit control. It is that one job that is super important, nobody wants to do it and it always gets put off until another […]
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June 27, 2019
June 27, 2019
Welcome to our tip of the week! To get some practical advice and a quick demo on how to create a purchase invoice in Xero – Watch […]
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June 20, 2019
June 20, 2019
Business owner? Busy family life? Jam-packed social commitments? Do you want to ensure that these things are balanced in a way that will benefit your business, […]
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June 10, 2019
June 10, 2019
With the constant technology changes that take place in today’s world, it is becoming easier and easier, not to mention much more efficient, to no longer […]
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May 2, 2019
May 2, 2019
Have you caught up with the new In Tray function available in online MYOB AccountRight files? Use this function to save time and rid yourself of […]
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April 20, 2019
April 20, 2019
If something untimely or untoward happened to you or one of your team would you be safe in the knowledge that anyone else in the office […]
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March 26, 2019
March 26, 2019
Why do I need a Bookkeeper? Unless you went into business as a Bookkeeper then its safe to say that numbers probably aren’t your thing. Here […]
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March 25, 2019
March 25, 2019
With yet another End of Financial Year just around the corner it’s time to start gathering up the list of things you need to help make […]
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March 7, 2019
March 7, 2019
End of Financial Year is fast approaching – it is always the right time to be chasing up those outstanding invoices but now, especially important if […]
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February 18, 2019
February 18, 2019
Two new Acts passed by the government late last year, as well as major payroll changes, are coming into effect as of the 1st of April, […]
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January 31, 2019
January 31, 2019
Admit it. New Zealand Payroll processing is a complicated business. You must track all your employees’ hours, calculate their wages, withhold their taxes, Kiwisaver and other […]
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January 28, 2019
January 28, 2019
MYOB Account Right Invoice reminders – Get you paid faster! Finally! A great way to chase up those customers that seem to drag their heels when […]
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December 20, 2018
December 20, 2018
When it comes to hiring an accounting firm for their bookkeeping service, many businesses underestimate how much time and money they can save – especially new […]
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November 20, 2018
November 20, 2018
Payroll Tips With Christmas fast approaching and summer in NZ its that time when most of us start thinking about our summer break. But if you […]
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November 11, 2018
November 11, 2018
Victories at MYOB Partner Connect 2018 3rd Arm Admin has had a busy few months, recording two milestones at this year’s MYOB Gala Dinner and Partner […]
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October 17, 2018
October 17, 2018
Keep it out of the family: why outsourcing is better Keeping books and administration work up to date is essential for your business. Tracking outgoing expenses, […]
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September 25, 2018
September 25, 2018
The Fundamentals of Bookkeeping Bookkeeping is essential for a business to run smoothly. Whether it’s recording transactions, receivables management, or monitoring customer credit and employee wages, […]
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September 14, 2018
September 14, 2018
Multi-factor authentication – what is it and why should I have it? Two-stop verification is defined as a process that involves two authentication methods performed one […]
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September 3, 2018
September 3, 2018
Pay Day Reporting – what does this mean to me?? What is Pay Day Reporting? I’m sure you’ve heard the words pay day reporting or pay […]
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August 27, 2018
August 27, 2018
Bookkeeping versus Accounting – What’s the Difference? Bookkeeping and accounting are both essential financial business functions, yet many people are unclear on the distinction between the […]
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July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018
Why Hiring a Payroll Service is a Winning Strategy for SMBs Running a small to medium-sized business (SMB) can be a complex process. More often than […]
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June 25, 2018
June 25, 2018
Why bookkeeping is both science and art Bookkeeping is the starting point of any accounting process. Accurate financial records serve as the foundation to an organised […]
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May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018
5 Basic Steps to Payroll Processing Paying meticulous attention to the payroll process is essential to ensuring your employees are promptly compensated and that your business […]
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May 4, 2018
May 4, 2018
How To Deal With Debtors & Creditors For any business, good cash flow is essential to success. In an ideal world, you’ll get paid as soon […]
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April 2, 2018
April 2, 2018
A History Lesson: The Evolution of Payroll Processing Payroll has grown and evolved its systems and technologies into what businesses worldwide use today. Different organisations may […]
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September 21, 2016
September 21, 2016
Top small business advisors awarded. Read the MYOB Scoop press release here
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January 14, 2015
January 14, 2015
Looking after business When it comes to the nuts and bolts of business, Sue Inkersell is a useful person to know. Photo: JOHN NICHOLSON/FAIRFAX NZ Essential […]
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Let us take care of the paperwork so you can get on with business. Call Sue on 021 812 112 to get started.
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