Way back when… this is what we had to say

Alan – Dollars & Sense for Small Business:

“Some of the most useful bits of information are usually found in small excerpts, mostly where you would least expect them.

That’s where blogs come into their own!

Blogs are an ideal format for professions to highlight useful snippets of information without having to plow through endless pages of non-relevant material.

Many times I have found that people have questions that only need a short reply, but not knowing where to access the correct information and thinking that contacting a professional would be a pricey over-kill, stops them from getting an answer.

The accounting and taxation industry is a labyrinth of information, much of which may not be relevant to you… but some of it may be! By publishing various ’snippets’ in a blog format, it may provide the very thing you were looking for and give you a lead to obtaining further information.

The focus of this blog is business and in it I hope to present a variety of topics and issues that may be useful for small business and their owners, whether just starting or already established. My aim is to present topics that people may not have thought of, expand on things that may be confusing and assist with resources that may provide further benefit.

The theme is for small business growth through knowledge and resource.

If any topic captures your attention, please make comment and add your own thoughts. If you wish to ask a question on an issue, use the comments to post your query and I will attend to it as soon as possible.

We also run a similar blog dealing with personal taxation and accounting issues at Dollars & Sense for Individuals to which I also post. Please visit. You may come across useful information of interest to you there too!

Please subscribe to the blog to receive new post either through rss or email. I hope this may become a useful resource for your business.”

Christie – Dollars & Sense for Individuals:

“What are the Dollars & Sense blogs all about?  Well, I am glad that you asked.

After designing, printing and posting client newsletters the other day, I was struck by the “light bulb” idea to begin blogging. It’s a quick and effective way to communicate and offers so much more possibility than quarterly snail mail.

Alan and I see our role as more than a one-off tax season service for our individual clients. We are your accountants every day of the year. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to build upon that relationship and extend service throughout the year because most of our individual clients only phone in around July… even later if they aren’t expecting a refund.

So, I asked around to discover what it is people really want to know and services they wished their accountant provided. As it turns out, there is a whole LOT… more than enough to justify regular blog updates.

Many of you face issues on a daily basis dealing with various government departments, understanding and claiming ever-changing entitlements, sorting out a household budget, knowing what records to keep, making sense of tax jargon, getting out of debt, contemplating home-businesses or getting back into the workforce once the kids are at school. Phew! It’s no wonder we are all stressed these days.

As a family with three young children ourselves, we understand the frustration. The aim of the Dollars & Sense blog for Individuals is to provide you with relevant information and tips so that you can stay informed and on top of nitty-gritty household management.

While I am beginning the blog with local families and clients in mind, most of the information and resources will be relevant to any Australian household.

You can expect articles, news, reviews, hints, tips, lessons and links covering everything outlined above from claiming tax rebates to cutting the grocery bill.

I’ll be maintaining the “Individuals” blog and adding postings on a regular basis. Content will be guided by your feedback so don’t be shy about making suggestions or offerring your comments.

We are also establishing the Dollars and Sense for Small Business blog with similar aims as an additional service to our business clients and anyone else who is interested.”