MYOB Software For Dummies - NZ


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Manage your business accounts more effectively with MYOB AccountRight Understanding the ins and outs of your business accounting system is vital to continued business success. From setting up your accounting file to analysing sales figures — and everything in between — MYOB Software For Dummies covers everything you need to know about using MYOB AccountRight in New Zealand. With in-depth coverage of all the features in MYOB AccountRight, plus extensive guidance on utilising MYOB AccountRight's cloud-based accounting features, this fun and accessible guide will help you become an MYOB master! For the first time, For Dummies offers a handbook for using MYOB software that's tailored for New Zealand-based customers. No matter which version of the AccountRight software you're working with, this friendly guide provides easy-to-follow, New Zealand-specific information on using it to maximise your MYOB knowledge. You'll quickly get up and running on New Zealand GST and local payroll options, as well as monitoring sales and purchases, preparing Business Activity Statements, reporting for success, upgrading your software, and so much more. Manage your day-to-day business Analyse trends in business activity Explores the opportunities of working in the cloud and sharing data Use business reporting features to track your success Flags information specific to the latest MYOB AccountRight upgrades so you can quickly update your knowledge Saves you hours of time (every week!) with helpful hints and shortcuts If you're new to MYOB — or new to the latest version — this New Zealand edition of MYOB Software For Dummies will be the one-stop resource you'll turn to again and again.




MYOB Software for Dummies - Australia


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Understand the ins and outs of running MYOB AccountRightsoftware MYOB Software For Dummies covers everything you need toknow about using MYOB, from setting up your accounting file toanalysing sales figures, managing payroll to preparing BusinessActivity Statements — and everything in between. Within-depth coverage of all major updates to the current MYOB softwarerelease, plus extensive guidance on utilising MYOB'scloud-accounting features, this fun and friendly guide will helpyou become a MYOB master! MYOB is the biggest selling accounting software in Australia,and MYOB Software For Dummies is the leading reference guideavailable to help you manage your accounts with ease. Written byVeechi Curtis, a well-known industry expert, this new edition hasbeen fully updated to cover all the latest updates and newfeatures. So what are you waiting for? It's time to let the trustedhelp of For Dummies take your skills to the next level! Walks you through creating sales and recording purchases Explains how you can use bank feeds combined with bank rules toautomate data-entry Shows you how to create business reports to track businesssuccess Explores the opportunities of working in the cloud and sharingdata Flags information specific to the latest MYOB AccountRightupgrades so you can quickly update your knowledge Saves you hours of time (every week!) with helpful hints andshortcuts If you're a small business owner who is new to MYOB — ornew to the latest version —MYOB Software For Dummiessets you up for success.




Bookkeeping For Dummies - Australia / NZ


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The bestselling guide to stress-free bookkeeping - specifically for Australia and New Zealand Do you want to save time, money, and a few grey hairs by establishing efficient bookkeeping practices? You’ve come to the right place! Bookkeeping For Dummies, Second Australian & New Zealand Edition, shows small business owners and bookkeepers how to record day-to-day transactions, understand GST, generate Profit & Loss reports, and so much more. Inside, you’ll get to grips with bookkeeping basics, discover how to record business transactions correctly, use the latest accounting software, and find out how to manage employee payroll. You’ll also get advice on allocating tricky transactions correctly. The new edition of this bestselling guide has been fully updated to include cloud accounting software, bank feeds, and automated reconciliations. You can find out about changes to BAS Agent legislation, and the latest in payroll and tax reporting obligations. New chapters include how to start your own independent bookkeeping practice, and a practical explanation of the bookkeeper’s professional ‘code of conduct.’ Covers cloud accounting and recent changes in the accounting software landscape Includes information and resources specific to Australia and New Zealand Contains a Foreword written by Matthew Addison, Executive Director of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Provides lots of helpful information and tips for students studying Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Financial Services. Do you know your assets from your equity? Or are you confused about depreciation? Whether you’re a small business owner who is new to bookkeeping or a seasoned bookkeeping professional who wants to learn more about creating complex financial reports, Bookkeeping For Dummies sets you up for success.




Australian History for Dummies


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Created especially for the Australian customer! Exciting and informative history of the land down under Australian History For Dummies is your tour guide through the important events of Australia's past, introducing you to the people and events that have shaped modern Australia. Be there as British colonists explore Australia's harsh terrain with varying degrees of success. In this informative guide you'll Find out about Australia's infamous bushrangers Learn how the discovery of gold caused a tidal wave of immigration from all over the world Understand how Australia took two steps forward to become a nation in its own right in 1901, and two steps back when the government was dismissed by the Crown in 1975 Discover the fascinating details that made Australia the country it is today!




Success as a Real Estate Agent for Dummies - Australia / NZ


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Your no-nonsense guide to becoming a successful real estate agent in the Australian and New Zealand markets As the Australian and New Zealand housing markets begin to recover, now is the time to make the jump to your new career as a real estate agent. If you're already an agent, it's a great time to sharpen your skills and increase your commissions. Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies provides the foundation and advice you need to become a real estate superstar. Written specifically for agents and potential agents in Australia and New Zealand, this handy, plain-English guide gives you all the tools you need to bring in new prospects, close sales, build a referral base, plan open houses, present and close listing contracts, and give yourself a leg up on the competition. Whether you want to get involved in commercial or residential real estate, you'll find all the guidance you need to do it right. Includes handy tips and tricks for working with buyers Offers practical advice on prospecting and generating leads online, including how to use social media Presents tried-and-true tactics and fresh ideas for closing deals Whether you're looking to get started in real estate, or you're a working agent who wants to up your game, Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies gives you the tools and insight you need to compete—and succeed.




Getting Started In Small Business For Dummies - Australia and New Zealand


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Make a big splash in small business Have you always wanted to know what it takes to run a successful small business? This easy-to-follow guide offers everything you need to get started. From learning how to create a strong business plan to understanding your financial statments, you'll find expert advice and guidance to turn that next great business idea into a thriving venture. Inside... Develop a smart strategy Grasp legal jargon Register your business Market strategically Pinpoint your customers Research your rivals Get your books in order Take on your first employee Boost your profits




DIY Super For Dummies


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Taking control of your super is easier than you think Now in its third edition, DIY Super For Dummies contains all the expert information and advice you need to confidently set up and manage your fund, navigate the ever-changing super rules, and invest your fund wisely. Written in the straightforward but fun language that has defined the For Dummies brand for more than twenty years, this friendly and easy-to-follow guide helps you figure out if DIY super is the right way to go for your unique circumstances, shows you how to establish a self-managed super fund, highlights the many ways to contribute to your fund, considers how to make the most of the super tax incentives, and so much more. With comprehensive new content explaining recent super changes announced by the government, and guidance on SMSF changes that have occurred since publication of the previous edition, DIY Super For Dummies gives you unprecedented and independent information to help you make informed decisions about your DIY super fund, empowering you to develop a successful long-term plan for retirement. Explores how much super is enough for a comfortable retirement Explains the super rules and opportunities in plain English, and outlines how to create a SMSF in ten steps Delves into the costs of running a SMSF, and steers you through your fund's super CART (Compliance, Administration, Reporting and Tax obligations) Explains how to pay a tax-free pension from your DIY super fund Offers sensitive and authoritative information on how to take care of your family after you're gone Take control of your retirement plans! —let DIY Super For Dummies arm you with the tools you need to set up and run a SMSF, and help you create a comfortable retirement.




Small Business For Dummies - Australia & New Zealand


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Take your small business to new heights Thinking about starting a new business? Searching for new ways to run your small business better? Whether you're starting your own business from scratch or looking to grow an existing venture, this easy-to-follow guide helps you reach your small business dreams. Covering everything from marketing and business planning to legal structures and building a positive online presence, this updated edition of the bestselling Small Business For Dummies is the essential guide no Australian or New Zealand small business owner should be without! Unfortunately, nearly half of small businesses in Australia and New Zealand fail within their first year of operation. But the good news is that with the right business acumen, the odds don't have to be stacked against you—and that's where this friendly guide helps! Inside, you'll discover how to develop a blueprint for success with a winning business plan, find your unique selling point and get it out to the masses, deliver on your customers' expectations, secure high rankings on search engines to get your website seen, recruit the best employees to build an unstoppable team and so much more. Includes dedicated chapters for retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers Covers the rules on superannuation, pay rates and OH&S Shows you how to market your business more effectively Guides you step-by-step through putting your business online Squash issues before they arise, pounce on opportunities the competition has missed and make your small business thrive with the help of Small Business For Dummies.




Bookkeeping For Dummies


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Created especially for the Australian customer! Take the stress out of bookkeeping with easy-to-follow advice from the experts Do you have trouble balancing the books for your small business every month? Or are you a professional bookkeeper wishing to hone your skills? Whatever your bookkeeping needs, this practical guide to the ins and outs of business transactions will help you ensure that the numbers add up every time. Follow the bookkeeping cycle -- make the end of the month hassle-free by recording transactions properly Translate the financial lingo -- know your assets from your equity and don't get depressed about depreciation Prepare financial reports -- understand how a business is doing by analysing Profit Use accounting software -- throw out the shoebox of receipts and discover a new world of technology Stay on the right side of the law -- tick all the boxes, from registering a business to paying employees correctly Get qualified -- succeed in Certificate IV Bookkeeping with lots of tips and info for your core units Crack the GST code -- keep the tax wolves from the door by calculating GST correctly Tame the bookkeeping tiger -- understand accruals, general journals, inventory management and more




Buying Property For Dummies


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Created especially for the Australian customer! Learn to: Find the perfect property for you Finance your dream Choose from an established home, brand-new property or a 'fixer-upper' Get your foot on the property ladder! Open the book and find: Strategies for getting your deposit together Pros and cons of buying a period home What's involved with becoming an owner–builder Pitfalls to consider when buying 'off the plan' How to secure a home loan if you're self-employed Tactics to beat the auctioneersat their own game Unearth your dream home and negotiate the mortgage maze Do you search property websites, wondering whether a particular property could be your dream home? Do you feel like you're wasting money on rent but are confused by the world of real estate — and real estate agents? Relax! This practical guide covers all aspects of buying property, from buying a piece of history to building from scratch to signing on the dotted line. Work out whether you're ready to buy — find out whether you're ready for the commitment of buying property, financially and psychologically Focus in on the right property for you — determine your 'must haves' and 'like to haves', and whether you'll need to make a trade-off between these and your preferred location Decide what kind of property you want — discover if your best option is to buy off the plan, find an established property or build yourself Deal with property professionals — cut through real estate agent spin and understand how buyers' agents work Find the right finance — choose the home loan that suits you and your finances Negotiate a great deal — move smoothly through the buying and settlement process, whether buying at auction or through private treaty sale