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The MATAX blog: ops and accounting insights for founders
Actionable advice, operational playbooks, and strategic deep dives to help you scale your business without the chaos.
Separating Personal and Business Expenses
Separate your personal and business expenses with ease. Learn why keeping them apart is crucial for simplifying paperwork, taxes, and financial management.
D to the Power of 4 - Four Steps to Better Time Management
Time management skills are increasingly important in a world where people seem to rush headlong from one crisis to another. Add in the effect of social media and addictive computer games that can be accessed from anywhere at any time and it's no wonder that some people struggle to fit everything into their days.
Five Best Selling Books on Business and Money
Discover the top five best-selling books on business and money currently on Amazon's list. Learn from experts and sharpen your skills with invaluable advice.
Three ways to speed up invoicing
Everyone likes making money, especially small business owners. Invoicing, however, is typically one of the tasks that small business owners like the least.
Mastering Email Management for Maximum Productivity
Master email management for productivity. Keep employees focused by setting guidelines, limiting attention residue, and finding effective communication methods.
Transform Resolutions into Action with SMART Goals
Transform resolutions into action with SMART goals. Set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely goals for success. Start planning today!
How to set your small business payment terms
Learn how to set payment terms for your small business to ensure healthy cash flow. Discover strategies for invoicing, following up on late payments, and more.
Why Bookkeeping is Crucial to Your Success
Learn why effective bookkeeping is crucial for small business success. Track expenses, plan for the future, and prepare for tax season with these tips.
4 questions you should ask your accountant
Ideally, you and your accountant are more than just “adviser” and “client”.
With your combined skills, expertise, and shared mission to support a thriving business, you’re more like strategic partners.
The key to achieving success in any partnership is, of course, strong communication. At your next meeting, be sure to ask your accountant these four important questions.
Three Ways an Accountant Can Save You Money
Learn how hiring an accountant can save you money and help your small business thrive. Discover the benefits of professional financial oversight today!
Ways To Keep Customer Data Secure
Cyber crime is a serious concern for business owners. Recently IBM Chair, CEO, and President, Ginni Rometty, called it “the greatest threat to every company in the world”. According to Juniper Research, by 2019 cyber crime will cost businesses a staggering $2 trillion.
It’s impossible to put a dollar value on what your customer data is worth – or the cost to your business should sensitive data be compromised by theft or loss. For many small companies, a security breach could simply mean the end of the business.
If you don’t already have a data security plan in place, these tips will help you take steps to prevent a devastating loss.
Three reasons why you need small business insurance
Discover the importance of small business insurance in protecting your assets, income, and reputation. Learn why having the right coverage is essential.
9 reasons to switch to cloud computing
Discover the top 9 reasons why small businesses should switch to cloud computing. Save money, time, and improve security with this innovative solution.
How to learn from failure in business
Ask any successful entrepreneur about their path to greatness and you’ll get the same answer: failure is an inevitable part of the journey.
It took Thomas Edison 1,000 failed attempts before he finally invented the light bulb.
Tim Ferris received 25 rejections before his bestselling book, “The 4 Hour Workweek” was finally published and sold millions of copies.
It’s a fact that 20% of businesses fail in their first year – and many fold before their fifth.
The truth is, building a successful company is typically a very long game. Not every idea is a winner; not every decision yields success. But you can learn from experience, gaining wisdom as you nurture resilience – key ingredients, along with hard work and a pinch of luck, that eventually lead to victory.
Here’s how to stay in the game long enough to win, and make the most of failure along the way.
4 Tips for Getting Your Business Through Tough Times
If you’re a small business owner whose company hasn’t gone through hard times, that’s great but it’s likely to happen at some point. As much as we dream about being brilliant enough at business that we’ll never face slow times, there are many things beyond our control that can negatively affect our business.
Here are four tips for getting your business through difficult periods so you can look forward to many more years of business ownership.
Getting Started with Xero
How to get the most out of Xero right from the start
When you start using Xero, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it. We’re big fans here at Acme Accountants and know how happy clients are when they can see their cash flow situation whenever they want, send online invoices, pay bills and run their businesses more effectively.
MATAX Presented Xero Gold Partner of the Year, Americas
MATAX honored with Xero Gold Partner of the Year Award for exceptional service in the Americas. Discover our commitment to serving communities and clients.
Simplify File Storage and Management with Xero Files Library
Efficiently handle contracts, receipts, invoices, & more securely with Xero Files Library. Learn to upload & organize files easily for simplified management.
Time-Saving Shortcuts for Xero Accounting Software
Learn how to streamline your workflow and increase productivity with time-saving shortcuts for Xero accounting software. Become a Xero superstar effortlessly!
Unlocking Xero Demo Company for Training and Growth
Spend some time using the “Demo Company” functionality to perfect your processes and practices.

