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Lessons from over a decade of building Digit - BCorp certification, virtual CFOs, hiring, client relationships, and scaling a service business.
What Is a Virtual CFO? Guide for Business Owners
What a virtual CFO actually does, when your business needs one, what it costs, and how it fits with your bookkeeper and accountant.
Why we became a BCorp
Our purpose and values led Digit to become a BCorp in November, 2022 as our commitment to help inspire businesses for better
Step up your Job Application Gameplay
Learn how to write a great job application when applying to work with an award winning Australian Xero Bookkeeping firm on JobStreet
How to use a task audit to improve your productivity
A task audit maps where your time actually goes each day. Simple steps to measure, analyse and improve how you spend your working hours
Using process maps to improve your business
Process maps visually describe the flow of work in your business - who does what, in what order, and where bottlenecks hide. A practical guide to creating your first one
A Chartered Accountant, Technologist, and Bookkeeper
We bring together Xero accountants, bookkeepers and technology experts to solve your small business accounting problems. Based in Perth, Australia
'Tribe' is just another flashword for this one simple idea
How you choose to connect and build communities with others says a lot about who you are in business. Authenticity and empathy matters. Lessons from our journey
The Cloud Promise and the Marketing Gap for Bookkeepers
You only need to watch TV or walk past a billboard, to see the battle for the hearts and minds of Australian business owners in the cloud accounting space.
Building Trust Through Google Reviews
In the digital age it's important to establish trust. One quick way to achieve this is to ask your customers for reviews on facebook and google. We show you how
Sales = Success?
Is sales the best indicator of success? Or are there other measures that give a better perspective on the performance of a business. We explore it
5 Tips for Writing a Winning Business Awards Entry
Applying for business awards is a great process that allows you to involve your team in understanding and celebrating what makes your business truly special
What is a new customer worth to you?
Learn the cost of getting a new customer (cost of customer acquisition) and how to calculate customer lifetime value to understand your sales metrics
What is your Digital Experience?
How does technology impact how you connect with people in your business. We give you some questions to ask yourself to understand your digital experience
Business Awards Aren't Just About Winning
Business awards aren't just about winning. Learn how applying for awards can help your business grow
5 Ways Business Reports Help Your Business Grow
Five ways financial reports drive business growth - from understanding profit margins and tracking cashflow to identifying trends and making confident investment decisions
To Grow Or Not To Grow - That Is The Question
Unchecked growth almost always leads to failure. When it comes time to decide whether to grow, there are several factors you should consider for your business
4 Tips for Starting Your Own Business on the Right Foot
Four practical tips for starting a business in Australia - from validating your idea and building before you quit, to registering your ABN and setting up compliant books
Performance Management Using Lead and Lag Indicators
Lead and lag indicators help measure outcomes and results inform business decisions. We explore best practice in finding the right indicators for your strategy
Finding the Right Business Structure
Different business structures provide different benefits. We explore the pros and cons of different legal structures for your business including managing liability
The Benefits of Accounting in the Cloud
Why Australian businesses are moving their accounting to the cloud - from real-time bank feeds and BAS lodgement to Single Touch Payroll and multi-user access on Xero
Enabling business owners to make better decisions
It's been said - 'nobody goes into business to be a bookkeeper'. And it's true. Explore how a good bookkeeper helps you focus on core business and grow