7 Ways Bookkeepers Can Help Improve Cash Flow

Hello People,

I have been in the company of bookkeepers who have always kept me entertained with their stories of pulling businesses out of a financial crisis or taking it to a new height. Since my wife is a bookkeeper, we have several friends in the same sector who keep frequenting our house and have become like family. So when our daughter decided to become a stylist, her mother was not very happy. I was shocked to know because she loves dressing up and has always had a strong taste in fashion. We talked about it and she told me that she had been influencing Samantha all through her life with her bookkeeping skills but she picked fashion over accounting. I understand that bookkeeping is an important part of our lives and businesses, but then everyone should have the freedom to choose their career. So, however, a few years passed and my daughter started her own fashion boutique and she needed bookkeeping advice. So obviously she turned to her mother, who had now retired and was not getting involved too much. Anyway, the business started plummeting and suffering financially. Well, the reason was that Martha wanted to show her the importance of bookkeeping. It was also the point when I discovered that bookkeepers can help in improving cash flow through their advice and guidance. We all learnt the significance of a bookkeeper when Martha was able to get Samantha back on track. Things are much better between them. Due to a change of heart Samantha has now enrolled for a certification in bookkeeping and accounting and is going to learn the craft further from her mother. It has been great to see them bond once again after so many years and I glad that it happened because of bookkeeping. Of course, coming back after the debacle was not easy for the boutique as there was serious cash deficit. However, tactics like invoicing frequently and bank account reconciliations helped us to find out that there was actually a fraud going on in the company and the culprit was a close associate of my daughter. We were relieved to find out the problem and got rid of the person without any delay. Then we reduced the business expenses and managed the debts efficiently to come back with a bang. The boutique is now a recognised brand in our region and we are getting new orders and clients every day.        

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Australia uses digital tools for personalised health support

Treatment effectiveness, health care costs and quality of life outcomes for the two to four percent of Australians with the heart condition atrial fibrillation (AF), could be markedly improved under a new research project now underway in western Sydney.

The project is a collaboration between the University of Sydney’s Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC) and the Australian Government-funded Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC).

The project will use a successful engagement tool used in the US to improve patient engagement and adherence to immunisation and medications, adapting it to provide personalised management and support to AF patients who have a wide variety of healthcare needs.

Read more: https://www.biospectrumasia.com/news/46/16146/australia-uses-digital-tools-for-personalised-health-support.html

Australia offer Alcott support, plan full programme for Melbourne

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Tennis Australia have offered their support to Dylan Alcott over his disappointment at the wheelchair events being cut from the U.S. Open and said they were optimistic of running a full programme at January's Australian Open.

Australian Alcott, who has won 10 Grand Slam wheelchair singles titles including two at Flushing Meadows, on Thursday slammed organisers for cutting his events from the Aug. 31-Sept 13 tournament, describing it as "disgusting discrimination".

Read more: https://sports.yahoo.com/australia-offer-alcott-support-plan-025839100.html

The coming of age of Australia’s relations with China

The total loss of innocence in Australia’s bilateral relationship with China over the past few months reminds me of a scene in the classic 1986 coming-of-age film Stand by Me. When asked around the campfire what food he would eat if he could have only one for the rest of his life, Vern, the film’s most loveable character, emphatically says, ‘That’s easy. Pez. Cherry flavour Pez. No question about it.’ These are the questions that seem important to young boys until they discover girls, the film’s narrator observes.

With Vern-like enthusiasm (and even without the imperative to choose one) successive Australian governments hitched our prosperity to a single market, China. Ever-stronger economic and trade ties to China would benefit us ad infinitum, the loudest voices said, come what may—no question about it.
Readmore: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-coming-of-age-of-australias-relations-with-china/

Australia sees China as main suspect in state-based cyberattacks, sources say

The comments came after Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a “sophisticated state-based actor” had spent months trying to hack all levels of the government, political bodies, essential service providers and operators of critical infrastructure.

“We know it is a sophisticated state-based cyber actor because of the scale and nature of the targeting,” Morrison told reporters in the capital, Canberra, but declined to say who Australia believed was responsible.

Readmore: https://in.reuters.com/article/australia-cyber/australia-says-it-has-been-target-of-state-based-cyberattacks-idINKBN23Q099

7 Handy Vacuuming Tips for Hassle-Free Cleaning

I love having a vacuum cleaner because it helps clean the floors, carpets, furniture, corners etc. It is an efficient machine that can be used on a variety of surfaces. However, even this easy to use machine can be underutilised without property guidance. Therefore, I have shared a wonder article outlining seven handy vacuuming tips for hassle-free cleaning. These tips are by professional cleaners in Sydney. Some of the tips include using the w pattern while vacuuming, getting the right attachments, adjust the settings accordingly to tasks, and more.  To know more, please read the article now…

https://www.bondcleaning.sydney/7-handy-vacuuming-tips-for-hassle-free-cleaning/

PCB chief says he does not see T20 World Cup happening later this year in Australia

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ehsan Mani on Wednesday said he does not see the T20 World Cup taking place later this year in Australia, saying the cricketing world can’t take risk in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mani’s comments came a day after Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings conceded that the global T20 showpiece seems “unrealistic” as it will be difficult to fly in 16 teams to the country.

“We have had a lot of discussions and the feeling is it (T20 World Cup) would not be possible this year. ICC has World Cups lined up in 2021 and 2023, so we have a gap year where we can adjust this event,” Mani told reporters.

Read more: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/pcb-chief-says-he-does-not-see-t20-world-cup-happening-later-this-year-in-australia/story-9NTOyXpIb4fLiOh5m05LiN.html

Australia cricket coach Justin Langer optimistic about England tour amid $40m budget cuts

Australia cricket coach Justin Langer says he is optimistic a tour of England will go ahead at some point, despite the impact of COVID-19 on the country.

Key points:
Cricket Australia announced a $40 million budget cut on Wednesday
Chief executive Kevin Roberts resigned after 19 months in the role
Justin Langer said new chief executive will have his absolute support

Australia was due to play a series of One Day and T20 Internationals against England in July.

England begins a three-Test series against West Indies next month, with the original tour postponed because of coronavirus.

"If you were to ask me two weeks ago if we were to go to England, I would have said there is no chance," Langer said.

"Standing here now, I would think there is a good chance.

"As important as it is for India to come to Australia, the Australian cricket team to go and play cricket in England would be equally as important for English cricket."

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-18/justin-langer-confident-tour-england-amid-cricket-australia-cuts/12368312

Pabst Blue Ribbon's 99-can carton due to launch in Australia

Looking for an innovative way to supercharge your post-pandemic party plans?

Let’s face it, a 99-can carton of beer sounds like it could be the answer.

American lager company Pabst Blue Ribbon has unveiled a limited edition “99 Cans” pack, fit for a celebration - and it’s coming to Australia.

Looking for an innovative way to supercharge your post-pandemic party plans?

Let’s face it, a 99-can carton of beer sounds like it could be the answer.

American lager company Pabst Blue Ribbon has unveiled a limited edition “99 Cans” pack, fit for a celebration - and it’s coming to Australia.


As restrictions lift, many Aussies will be looking forward to having a beer with their mates while maintaining social distancing, of course.

Read more: https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/pabst-blue-ribbons-99-can-carton-due-to-launch-in-australia-c-1109598

Scotland’s T20 international against Australia cancelled due to coronavirus

Scotland’s T20 international against Australia has been cancelled.

The match was due to take place on June 26 at The Grange in Edinburgh but was in doubt because of the coronavirus pandemic.

And the teams have now agreed it will not go ahead because of the costs and logistics involved in staging a one-off fixture in a secure environment.

A Cricket Scotland statement read: “Due to the ongoing restrictions in place for international sport due to Covid-19, Cricket Scotland, together with the ECB and Cricket Australia, has agreed to cancel the men’s T20I against Australia due to be played at The Grange on 26th June.

“Whilst the ECB and Cricket Australia are in joint discussions regarding the rescheduling of Australia’s tour, it has been agreed that a fixture against Scotland will not be possible should the tour take place later in the summer due to the costs and logistics involved in staging a one-off fixture in a secure environment.”

Read more: https://sports.yahoo.com/scotland-t20-international-against-australia-104933813.html