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Get all the answers you need about your Xero accounting with help from a MATAX Xero advisor. Learn how to properly set-up, use, and optimize your finances today!
Small Business Tax Preparation: Tax Tips for New Business Owners
Want to avoid paying more than you should come tax time? Here are some tips for small business tax preparation from the pros at MATAX!
Why MATAX? Where did our name come from?
Management Accounting & bookkeeping, Xero Training, Xero Advisors, Xero experts
All accurate aspects of the business; each a practiced and experienced area we provide clients. However, the company name is much more personal than that.
Five steps to starting a business off right
As Xero advisors, here are five steps to starting a business according to your expert accountants.
Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners
Feeling overwhelmed by mountains of paperwork and complex calculations? Here are three bookkeeping basics to help ensure a healthy financial future for your small business.
4 Key Areas to Evaluate in Your Business Budget
Here are some key areas to evaluate in your budget, so you can determine whether you need to spend more in these areas.
How to Choose the Right Savings Account for You
The number of options available might make it more difficult to select which savings account to choose, but it also means that with a little bit of knowledge, research, and strategy, you can almost certainly find a savings account that fits your needs. Here are some things to consider when deciding on the right savings account for you.
How to keep your finances on track
When it comes to your finances, it’s a good idea to check in on your progress periodically, to see if any adjustments to your budget or changes in your habits are necessary.
5 steps to test your business idea
An important step between having an idea and jumping into it is testing the idea. Here are some important ways to test your idea, so you can launch it with confidence.
Apps Apps Apps - Q3 2022
Each month, we research, trial, and review dozens of applications; constantly searching for the ideal solutions for our clients. Here are the selections for Q3 2022.
How To Manage Payroll Effectively
Payroll is one of those things that starts out simply enough. You start your business, hire a few employees, and things tick along pretty well. It’s straightforward enough to keep everything in line at first, but what happens to most companies is… they grow!
How To Choose the Best Investments for You
Of course, the goal of investing is to grow your money. That’s the most important thing. But there are some other things to consider. Read on to discover 6 tips to help you choose the right investments for you.
Differences Between an Accountant and a Financial Planner
Accountants and financial planners can both play an important role in your financial success, but there are some important differences between the two.
5 Major Challenges of Accounting for Legal Firms (Updated 2022)
Legal accounting is challenging for many solo practitioners and small law firms. Here are five major challenges
4 Benefits to Hiring a Bookkeeper for Your Business
Bookkeepers can be highly beneficial for businesses of any size. Here are 4 benefits to hiring bookkeepers to help you manage your business.
Cash Flow Tips for Small Businesses
Solid cash flow management is vital to ensuring your business survives, but not everyone understands what cash flow is or how to manage it. That’s likely what makes it a leading cause of stress for small business owners.
How Much Cash Does My Business Need?
Your business needs cash. Cash is what keeps your company in operation and enables it to grow, so you should know how much cash your business needs to survive. Although many people think the answer is linked solely to operating expenses, this isn’t the case.
How to Scale Your Business with Minimal Effort
If you want your business to grow, at some point you’ll have to think about scaling it. Scaling it isn’t exactly the same as growing it, though they are often used interchangeably.
4 Things to Consider Before Expanding Your Service Offerings
If you’re looking to grow your business, you might consider expanding your service offerings.
Apps Apps Apps - Q2 2022
Each quarter, members of the MATAX team pick their favorite. Here are our selections for Q2.