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29 November 2024
Should your small business adopt AI tools?

We’re living through what the World Economic Forum has called ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution', and artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the formative technologies of this revolution. AI is no longer the stuff of science fiction. AI solutions and business tools are here right now, demonstrating new ways to operate, manage and staff your small business.

7 November 2024
Managing change in your business

Successfully implementing change in your business Research by Kotter International found that more than 70% of change projects within a business fail. Why is this? The research findings show that employee engagement is the biggest factor. Whether it is a small change to one or two processes, or a company-wide change, it's common for staff to feel intimidated by it. So what can you do for successful implementation of change? Here are the principals from Kotter’s 8-Step Program:

22 October 2024
Empowered to Thrive in Audit: The DFK Australia New Zealand Audit Committee

Through shared knowledge, collective learning, and a supportive network, members of the subcommittee are empowered to thrive in their audit practices, driving positive outcomes for clients and reinforcing DFK’s position as a leader in the global accounting landscape.

18 October 2024
DFK ANZ Podcasts

“Less Than 15 – Bite-sized Business Bulletins” is designed to offer short, snappy, and succinct actionable interviews with experts from our own firms and from carefully selected guests in other fields that complement our work. Each episode is designed to deliver practical tips and valuable knowledge in under 15 minutes.

16 October 2024
Fortify & Protect: 5 Essential Tips to enhance your cyber security position

Session Details When: Thursday 31 October, 1pm AEDT Title: Fortify & Protect: 5 Essential Tips to enhance your cyber security position Presenter: Anna Furlong, Executive Director, The Virtual IT Department

16 October 2024
Measuring the health of your business with ratio measures

When you’re running a business, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activity and lose sight of the big picture. Taking stock of the health of your business is important. Knowing where you are allows for more effective planning, early warning about any issues, and the chance to better chart a course for success.

15 May 2024
Federal Budget May 2024 Overview

Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers handed down the Federal Budget yesterday on 14/05/2024 We have prepared a report that summarises everything you need to know.

Corporate Compliance
13 May 2024
Your upcoming Tax Calender for May & June

As we come to the end of April, we have our final 2 months to finalise tax planning for the 2024 income year. Despite the need for tax planning, May and June are also critical months to ensure all your tax lodgments are complete to avoid any penalties. In order for you to be across your tax obligations, below are the key compliance dates coming up. If you have questions or need help with any of the following, we are here to help

Corporate Compliance
18 March 2024
Why You Should Check Supplier ABNs

Are you in the habit of checking your suppliers’ Australian Business Numbers? When you make business purchases, you should receive a valid tax invoice from the supplier to prove that your purchase is a business expense. The ABN holds certain information, including contact details, business structure and GST registration.

business automation
23 January 2024
Can an AI assistant streamline your business?

A business AI assistant is an artificial intelligence-powered software tool that’s designed to support and enhance different areas of your business administration and management.

20 October 2023
The True Cost of a New Employee

When you’re calculating pay rises, it’s important to think about more than just how much you can afford. You also need to consider the true cost of replacing that employee.

accounting and reporting
11 September 2023
Can ChatGPT replace your marketing team?

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll have heard about the ascendant rise of Open AI's ChatGPT and GPT-4 (plus other similar tools). These natural language processing tools have brought AI content writing to the masses – but does this mean that your content marketing team is now defunct?

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