Juggling business and babies
Mothers in business is a topic I am passionate about. I am telling you now, juggling business and babies is not an easy feat. Breastfeeding and Bookkeeping is a skill I had to learn, quick! Although there is a wealth of mothers out there who are fierce business women, I feel they are barely spoken of. I wanted to write something as homage to those mothers who haven’t chosen baby or business but have instead attempted to create a life where both are balanced. You can be a doting mother AND a successful entrepreneur, but sadly our world doesn’t often publicise this. Well here’s why it can work. For those on the brink of motherhood who might feel forced to choose…think again.
Continue ReadingThe world of Xero; navigating through it
My journey with Xero started 4 years ago. I still remember my first ever Xero client, a builder who had set up this new online accounting software and needed help with his bookkeeping. Being new in business myself, I was a ‘“yes” person (as we all are when we first start out). I thought to myself “it’s fine Kath, you got this, how hard can it be?”.
Continue ReadingThe short story of a bookkeeper with big dreams
Ever take a moment to sit and appreciate how lucky you are to have come this far in business? I’m writing this on a train to Melbourne (child free) and have a few spare hours to reflect on our journey thus far.
Continue ReadingXero Projects; why it’s the best
The shiniest new tool in the toolbox is ‘Xero Projects’. It’s pretty simple, you can now time track your projects in real-time and immediately associate your costings with your service. It tracks billable time making it perfect for small businesses who need to manage their billing process more efficiently. While still in its simplest form, there is huge potential for this built-in feature to reduce the workflow steps required in the professional services industry.
Continue ReadingWork life balance, do you exist?
Every now and then I think “I’ve got this whole work life balance thing nailed” then end of quarter rolls around and... poof it’s out the window. Am I mistaking work life balance for a naturally slower workflow in the cycle that is bookkeeping? This thought led me to writing this article, here are my reflections on whether a work life balance actually exists…
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