Every organization has a culture. Corporate culture is defined by the ideals and attitudes of employees in an organization. According to an article from Harvard Business Review by John Coleman, there are six components of a great corporate culture, namely, vision, values, practices, people, narrative, and place.

If you’re reading this because you have just launched your startup - congratulations! Starting your own company is a big step forward. It takes a lot of grit, hard work, and patience to get to this stage. What comes next is gaining traction and clients. These two things demand time and effort, restraining you from focusing on administrative tasks such as human resources, IT support, and finance and accounting (F&A).

Looking at technology trends in business from a decade ago, one would not have predicted how the emerging trends would shape the digital landscape businesses thrive in today. What seemed fantastical then have since become part of our everyday lives: cloud-based accounting, the Internet of Things, and robotic process automation, among others.

The finance and accounting (F&A) industry is now as competitive as ever. Accounting firms are coming up with interesting services and delivering solutions that innovate the way professionals carry out their tasks. They are also pouring in their resources to access the latest accounting technology and edge out the competition.

As a small business owner, you understand how crucial cash is to your business. To keep your business in good shape, it’s important that you know how to improve cash flow.

Starting a business for first-time entrepreneurs in Australia can be as exciting as learning how to ride a bike. Before you can have a smooth ride, you’ll have to learn how to navigate your way past speed bumps and other obstacles on the road. Similarly, you have to acquaint yourself with the common small business pain points and challenges in order to get ahead.