Personal Productivity - Notch Above Bookkeeping

What is labour productivity and how does it impact your business?

July 8, 2024

What is productivity exactly (hint: it’s not about working longer hours) and how can you lift it in your small business?

Goal setting

June 12, 2023

It can take time to get clear on goals but the business benefits of goal setting can be substantial.

Google’s April 2023 Reviews Update

May 29, 2023

Google's April 2023 Reviews Update will have a significant impact on businesses that rely on online reviews to attract customers. To ensure that your business continues to be visible in search results, read the key points here.

Overview of Crisis Management for Business Leaders

February 20, 2023

How ready is your business to deal with a business crisis? We look at what can be done to reduce risk and manage business crises effectively.

Automating Your Business

January 31, 2023

Automation is not a new idea but the opportunities to automate continue to grow all the time. We look at some business areas where automation has proved to be particularly impactful.

4 Priorities for Successful Businesses in 2023

January 23, 2023

What’s your business strategy for next year? We got together with a group of high-performing businesses to discuss their priorities, especially the ‘big picture’, strategic ideas. Here’s the list we came up with!

Wellbeing for small business owners

November 17, 2022

The Queensland government has unveiled an $8.76 million wellbeing package for small business owners in need of mental health support.

8 Best Practices in Delegation

October 31, 2022

The art of delegation has been studied at length by prominent thinkers such as Dr Stephen Covey and others. Here are some ideas that may apply to delegation in your business.

Businesses urged to safeguard digital identities

August 23, 2022

Time is running out for businesses to secure the latest .au domain name resource and prevent an unrelated party setting up shop at the internet’s latest address.

QLD Emergency hardship assistance

February 28, 2022

Emergency hardship assistance is available to eligible applicants who may receive $180 per person up to $900 for a family of 5 or more. The grant is initially available to claim for 7 days following the activation of the grant in your area.

NewAccess for Small Business Owners

September 20, 2021

NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a free and confidential mental health coaching program, developed by Beyond Blue to give small business owners, including sole traders the support they need.

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The Evolving Role of Leadership

August 16, 2021

How are the leaders in your business doing? We look at some leadership skills which are proving to be really valuable as businesses find a path forward this year and beyond.

Cocooning

August 9, 2021

Helping your customers build a sanctuary allows them to feel right at home.

Be your best tradie with the right tech

March 29, 2021

How can tradespeople go about streamlining their business and help set themselves up for success? We look at 2 simple ideas.

Distributed work

February 8, 2021

The COVID19 pandemic has spurred the speedy adoption of digital technologies, including cloud-based file storage and workplace collaboration apps. These tools have turned living rooms into home offices almost overnight, as we learn how to be productive away from the workplace.

Your wellbeing in 2021

January 25, 2021

Read why some people are labelling 2020 as the ‘great pause’ because it has given us more time with family, less time at the workplace, and more time to relax.

Watch out for online shopping scams this holiday season

December 7, 2020

Losses to online shopping scams have increased 42 per cent this year and Scamwatch is warning Australians to be careful when buying gifts this holiday season.

Put your own oxygen mask on first

October 19, 2020

2020 has brought tremendous change and uncertainty on individuals and organisations. Find out why business leaders have a role to play in ensuring their teams feel supported during periods of ongoing change.

New 1300 number for Notch Above

September 2, 2020

Notch Above Bookkeeping is pleased to be able to advise of our change in business phone number to 1300 015 130 effective immediately.

Practical Positivity

April 6, 2020

Stay safe. Do what you can with what you have. Control what’s…

Eliminate the time wasters

September 30, 2019

Before you can identify what activities are adding value to your business, your personal life and, more importantly, what activities are not, you need to know how you actually spends your time.

Notch Above Case Study

September 23, 2019

Nicole is certainly keeping very busy, but by trying to do it all she is spreading herself too thin and sacrificing her personal life on the altar of her business.

How precious is your time?

August 12, 2019

Contact Notch Above Bookkeeping today to get Xero, the world’s easiest accounting system setup and working for your business and saving you time so you can concentrate on making the most of work and personal life.

Why it’s time for small business to fall in love with remote bookkeeping

February 12, 2018

Big companies have long adopted remote working as an acceptable or even equal way of doing business. And it can work for you too. Read how.

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How Small Business Owners Strike A Work-Life Balance In Business

December 15, 2017

I always like to reflect on my business, especially around this time of the year as Christmas approaches. As a small business owner it's a perfect time to take a breather and ask the most important question...