Technology tips to make accounting easy

From beekeepers to violin salesmen, life coaches and physios, our customers share how they make accounting simpler and easier. Many Reckon customers admit they’re not great at accounts. But all agree that it’s an essential part of doing business – and having tech...

How to save time when running your own business

Time is a priceless commodity for people who are running their own business. Many small business owners told us that Reckon is their saviour when it comes to getting time back. If you think the phrase ‘time is money’ is just a throwaway line, then talk to a small...

The balancing act: how to set healthy work-life boundaries

The boundaries between work and life are less defined when you run your own business. Our customers share the steps they took to maintain a decent work-life balance. For most employees, there’s one clear defining boundary between work and home life: they actually...

Easing the burden: why you shouldn’t do it all alone

These tips from Reckon customers show how and when delegating and outsourcing can lighten the load. When asked what he would have done sooner, Bodo, a management consultant from Perth, has no doubt: “I would have outsourced much earlier, and I would have engaged the...

The 10 best things about being your own boss

While running your own business can lead to extra responsibilities, longer hours and occasional money worries, it does bring with it a precious commodity: freedom. Freedom to choose how you earn your living, what hours you work and who you work with. And, of course,...