Calxa Blog
The latest updates and news on product and educational thoughts.
Not-for-Profits are Top Innovators
CBA Study uses 15 core drivers to gauge organisational innovation. A recent Commonwealth Bank study shows that Not-for-Profits are often more innovative than the average business with around 95% of organisations either innovating or actively working on improving how...
Catching Up with First Class People
First Class Accounts National Workshop and the Accounting Business Expo Wrap Up At the end of March, we had the privilege of sponsoring the First Class Accounts National Workshop in Sydney and it was a great opportunity to meet many of their franchisees – some for the...
Online Budgets are Just Around the Corner
Handling changes to NZ Provisional Tax and doing budgets are coming up next. We have a surprise in store for you when you come back from your Easter break. You’ll be able to edit and create budgets online, in the browser app. And we are making some cool changes that...
NDIA Capped Pricing Reviewed
Here is a summary of the 2018 Independent Pricing Review. You may think the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme does not affect you but if your not-for-profit operates mostly grant-funded, you may want to take heed of the transition in the disability...
Calxa for Large Accounting Practices
Introducing new pricing levels for large accounting and bookkeeping practices We’ve listened to our accounting customers' feedback and have now introduced 2 new pricing levels. More and more accountants and bookkeeping practices are using Calxa to provide reports for...
How to Heal Cash Flow Crunch
Dealing with cash flow headaches requires a long-term approach, not short-term fix-ups. Improving the cash position requires some technique. Setting goals is the starting point of knowing where a business stands. It then is important to put good tracking systems in...
Bookkeeper: The Modern Advisor?
Increased demand in reporting translates to industry opportunity making the Bookkeeper the Modern Advisor. Two recent surveys provide interesting insights into the changing demands from business owners and the steps bookkeepers are taking to satisfy them. Younger...
A Great Money Story for a Great Board Meeting
There is an art to running a good board meeting or directors’ meeting. Quite a few elements must come together to make it a productive time and achieving the goal of good governance. It’s no secret that quality financial data makes for better decision-making during a...
How Do You Find The Breakeven Point To Help You Plan Ahead
How do you find the breakeven point? This is an important question when planning ahead. Understanding your breakeven point is important in planning budgets and cashflow forecasts. Essentially, it is the revenue you need to make to cover your fixed costs. There are two...
One Step Closer to Reporting Online
Calxa is inching closer to featuring its full Reporting Engine Online. This week’s update to Calxa online gives you full functionality with building report bundles and the list of report templates expands past 60. There’s still a few more to come but the most popular...
Beat Small Business Stress
Small business stress is more common than you think. Here are tips on how to beat it, by managing your stress and your business. This is the story of John as told by Tracey Loubser, a Calxa Partner and the founder of multi-award winning business, Confident Cashflows....
Online Document Editor for your Reports
Latest Calxa Online update delivers report improvements and admin features. Ho Ho Ho ... The latest round of new online features have just been released in time for Christmas and oh what joy it will bring. The Report Bundle Document Editor will allow you to be...
Reviewing your Mid-Year Budgets
The half-way point in your financial year, or the calendar year, is always a good time to step back and review how you’re going, adjust your forecasts and plan for the rest of the year. Follow these tips to take stock, do a mid-year budget review and get the most out...
Resuscitate your Business Goals
To survive in business you need to have some structure that involve business goals and a business plan. Here are thoughts from a Calxa Partner: Tracey Loubster. She has a simple moto: Collaborate to Motivate Setting goals is the starting point of knowing where a...
Better Manage Calxa Client Subscriptions
New Admin Area in Calxa Online provides visibility of Client Subscription Many of you manage subscriptions for both your own practice and for your clients. We’re busy working on making this easier for you. The first step (being able to view your subscriptions) is up...
Financials for the Bank
Securing a business loan can be daunting but it is one of the more important functions when needing capital for growth or survival. When preparing financials for the bank, you must demonstrate to your lending institution that your business can generate a profit and...