As we take advantage of the opportunities the internet has to offer it is critical that online security becomes a priority. As Xero partners and customers, you are all operating online and with this comes a need to be vigilant about keeping sensitive data and information secure from hackers and cybercriminals – the same way […]
Automation: Changing the Face of Inventory Management
- Unleashed
- Technology
Although the tools and technology that back the supply chain have constantly changed, the aim of supply chain planning has remained constant: to get the right product to customers in a timely manner, and to safeguard against stock outs and other inventory issues. Having picked the low hanging fruit over three decades of continuous improvement, […]
Shipping Musts and Must-Nots
- Unleashed
- Productivity
But in this age of ultra-convenience, a downside to online shopping is that we have to wait for our purchases to arrive in the mail which, of course, is not a concern with traditional retail. This provides the opportunity for online retailers to be competitive with their shipping policies and to use them to create […]
Cycle Counting 101: A Retailer’s Guide to Partial Stock-Takes and Inventory Accuracy
- Vend
- Blog
Maintaining inventory accuracy is one of the biggest challenges retailers face these days. Between admin errors, stock movement, shrink, and a whole range of other issues, it’s all too easy to lose track of your inventory, and before you know it, the numbers you have on paper are nowhere near the actual stock count. That’s […]
How to cope with difficult people in the workplace (or anywhere else)
- simPRO
- People
Eventually, my manager spoke with his boss and he was moved to a different department, but not before I learned a few valuable techniques for dealing with a difficult person in the workplace. So, here are my top tips. Be careful how you react In his Psychology Today blog, Ten Keys to Handling Unreasonable & […]
Flexible working arrangements for employees
- Business.gov.au
- People
What are flexible working arrangements? Flexible working arrangements can include: Flexible location – for example, working from home or somewhere else more convenient, instead of the office. Flexible hours – for example, changing start or finish times to accommodate personal or family commitments. Flexible patterns – for example, working longer days to provide for a […]
12 Easy Things Small Business Owners Can Do to Start the New Year Off Right
- Onventure
- Blog
Start the New Year Off Right With These Ideas 1. Clean up your act. Go through your old files — both digital and paper — and purge what you don’t need. You’ll feel lighter and more energized. Plan a company wide cleanup day for all your employees to get their work spaces in order, too. 2. […]
The Best Xero Add Ons for Business Funding
- Float
- Xero
Whether you’re trying to bridge a cash gap or secure funding to grow your business, the Xero marketplace offers a suite of apps that can help. From add ons that help you to secure funding to ones that help you manage it, there’s something to help you every step of the way. Because of local […]