One of the clever ways that cyber criminals can get you is by sending you an invoice that looks exactly like an invoice one of your suppliers would send you – but with their bank account on it. It is very easy to accept the invoice and pay it.
30 September 2019
Phishing and Whaling emails are fraudulently trying to get information from you to get up to mischief of all sorts. Read this article for more info.
29 August 2019
Unfortunately there are unscrupulous people around who have made a career in finding new and sneakier ways to cheat and steal through sending fraudulent emails. The names for these types of activities have a nautical flavour: Whaling and Phishing.
07 August 2019
Read this article to find out more ways to keep yourself and the company you work for safe from cyber-attacks.
31 May 2019
This tip of the week will take you through the basic process of generating invoice(s) from JIBE.
18 March 2019
This tip of the week will take you through the ability to quickly add and amend markup percentages against job transactions prior to billing.
14 March 2019
This tip of the week will take you through the ability to create and run price rules in JIBE.
12 March 2019
Here is our annual reminder and ‘how to’ guide for the process you will need to follow if your end of financial year is on March 31.
12 March 2019
Is part of your business processes to generate reccuring invoicing from a job? Read this week’s tip to find out how to generate recurring invoices in JIBE.
11 March 2019
In JIBE, you can create invoices to two different debtors under the one job. This feature is very useful if you have the requirement to invoice parts of one job to different debtors. Read on to find out more.
08 March 2019
We are constantly changing how we can do things better and faster, and it’s no different with business phone systems. There are a few ways to tell that it’s time to upgrade your phone system to a cloud solution. Read this article for seven reasons why you should make the move.
06 March 2019
Technology makes up a huge part of how we live our lives; it’s in how we complete little or big chores, how we make decisions, how we communicate; and Kiwis are well aware of how important it is to stay safe online, not only for them but also their families.
12 February 2019
Do you need your desktop icons to be a bit bigger so you can see them better? Or maybe you’d prefer them to be much smaller so they didn’t take up as much room. This is very simple to change to your liking.
29 October 2018
Most expert computer users know the basic keyboard shortcuts, like pressing Ctrl + P on a PC to print a document. But did you know there are plenty of other useful key combinations out there? These shortcuts will put the Internet and more at your fingertips—because every second counts.
03 October 2018
In this article, we’ll give a quick run-down of how to create and view your tasks. We’ll also discuss some of the great features that Outlook can offer to better manage your tasks or projects.
04 September 2018
PowerPoint offers all sorts of ways to add a bit of pizzazz to your slides: fades, swipes, flashing text, and other annoyances are all too easy to insert with a few mouse clicks. Here are some simple tips to help you master PowerPoint for a presentation that people will actually take interest in.
03 July 2018
There are two acronyms that are heard a lot if you work in the space I do, EDI and API. They perform the same function, though if someone is mentioning an API they’re more likely to be selling a cloud service.
27 June 2018
Paying your accounts can be an expensive business – just how expensive can be quite a shock. Of course, it’s a necessary task, but it does use precious resources for no real return and it makes sense to look at way to minimise this cost to your business both financially and in terms of staff time.
26 June 2018
There’s a new feature that has been released this year in MYOB Exo Payroll to better cope with the legal compliance around employee leave.
20 June 2018
Time does what time does, and we have no control over it – but what we get done within that time is up to us. Do we spend the time doing repetitive, time consuming tasks that we feel could probably be done more efficiently (but we don’t have time to find out)? Or do we spend it on tasks that give real value to our business?
13 June 2018
The latest MYOB Enterprise Insight Reports suggest 31,000 New Zealand businesses have a turnover of more $5 million per year and employ more than 20 staff. It has taken a huge amount of work and investment from the owners of these companies to get there and for many their business is predicted to grow.
11 June 2018
Love spreadsheets? Neither. But, unfortunately there are a number of industries where spreadsheets are a necessity.
05 June 2018
Recently, we had our second webinar of our LUNCHBOX series where we talked about ‘How to successfully choose the right ERP software and partner. This webinar was a Q&A where Heather and I bounced questions off each other.
29 May 2018
MYOB interviewed 185 bigger businesses from across the country in the latter half of 2017. The businesses range in size from mid-sized operations of under 20 employees to large scale enterprises.
02 May 2018
To enhance your search results, instead of just using different words or phrases, you can use a range of punctuation and keywords to narrow the search.
19 April 2018
Testing your firewall and desktop / server virus scanning. Disclaimer: Because Focus doesn’t know how your IT is setup, you need to be cautious on how you use these tests. Antivirus / AntiMalware software can be configured in many different ways and we do recommend that you do these tests in conjunction with or in consultation of your IT provider to ensure this will not cause you any problems.
17 April 2018
For those of you who attended our Lunchbox webinar one, you may remember that one of the key indicators of whether your business was in need of an ERP system was its use of spreadsheets. Yesterday’s front page news in The Press was this ……
10 April 2018
Recently, we had our first Webinar of our Lunchbox series where I talked about ‘6 Steps to managing business growth’. This article is a run-through of how it went.
05 April 2018
Recently, I got emailed a picture that said ‘the average 4 year old asks 437 questions every day’, and it got me thinking, why don’t we as adults continue to ask questions and when did we stop?
29 March 2018
If the 31st March is the end of your financial year, in MYOB Advanced, you will need to generate financial periods for the next financial year.
23 March 2018
Email is becoming a more popular avenue for attacks on individuals and businesses. Read our best practices for protecting yourself and your business from email attacks.
22 March 2018
Last month, one of our team members went along to the three day workshop for Franklin Covey’s 7 habits of Hghly Effective People. Each month, we will be sharing a recap of one of the seven habits.
22 March 2018
With the 2018.01 release comes some important compliance changes to become aware of. Please refer to the release notes for more detail on changes and IR compliance.
20 March 2018
We are currently running a four-part webinar series in which we are sharing insights into the preparation, evaluation, implementation and on-going roadmap phases involved in enabling a business with a modern ERP solution that will assist in rather than hinder growth.
20 March 2018
When it comes to work overload, Microsoft Outlook sometimes feels like part of the problem, but with these helpful tips and tricks, it will once again be part of the solution.
27 February 2018
How does yours look? Is it clean and professional or is it a mismatched nightmare? Or are they all varied. Get your signature sorted with the right software.
14 February 2018
So, what constitutes a strong password? We have created this article to show you how to create a secure password; whether it’s for your email, your work computer, your laptop at home or your social media account.
19 December 2017
There is a misconception that Office 365 doesn’t need to be backed up because it runs in the cloud. This is a very common misconception – to assume that data protection isn’t required for your cloud applications.
15 November 2017
Microsoft Teams brings together people, conversations and content – along with the tools that teams need. It allows teams to easily collaborate so that they can achieve more.
19 October 2017
Cyber-attacks, natural disasters, technical malfunctions and uncontrollable human errors happen every single day and there’s no way to prevent these from happening but you can reduce the risk of data loss.
04 October 2017
If you are a frequent user of keyboard shortcuts you know just how handy they can be. Although memorising a bunch of shortcuts and what they do can be daunting, it’s important to remember that you only really need to know the ones that are relevant to you.
06 September 2017
Cybercrime is an ever-growing threat. It’s easy to think that the only form of cybercrime you need to worry about is hackers stealing financial information, however there are more concerns than just this.
01 August 2017
MYOB Exo Business 2017.1 was released Wednesday 5th July 2017, and we have summarised MYOB’s release notes.
11 July 2017
AirDroid is a super handy mobile application that allows you to take complete control of your Android device via your computer’s web browser.
04 July 2017
Ever wondered what reports come out of the box with Exo and if any of them would assist with your business processes? This tip will take you through the process of reviewing these reports and adding them to your Exo drop down menu for future reference.
23 May 2017
Android Auto is a simple application that essentially allows you to turn your “dumb” car into a smart car using the power of your smartphone.
22 May 2017
Many Microsoft customers around the world and the critical systems they depend on were victims of malicious “WannaCrypt” software. This blog spells out the steps every individual and business should take to stay protected.
15 May 2017
Productivity is a great word that people love to use. However, in the real world, productivity can be summed up in a simple question: Can I do my job easier or not? Microsoft has invested heavily trying to make the user and administrator experiences of Office 365 as easy and simple as possible. If you are thinking about moving your business to Office 365, here are 10 reasons why you should.
09 May 2017
Read this tip for a step-by-step guide to set up Exo on a new PC.
04 May 2017
Each of these approaches have inherent advantages and pitfalls, however there is no right or wrong answer; it is all based upon the unique needs, objectives, and capabilities of their individual user groups within each business.
13 April 2017
Last stop: Christchurch. You’ve now heard why our teams love living in Southland and Central Otago, but now it’s time to hear about living in the big smoke of Christchurch.
11 April 2017
You’ve heard why our Invercargill & Gore teams love living in Southland, now hear what the Central Otago team love about living in Queenstown and Wanaka.
28 March 2017
With so many different functions in Exo, it can be hard to keep track and remember them all, so we have created a “cheat sheet” to help make your day a little simpler.
28 March 2017
Registering MYOB OnTheGo users and connecting their iPads for the first time.
22 March 2017
We want to showcase the places where we (the Focus team) live, sharing what we love most about our regions, the best places to eat, drink, fish, shop, walk, bike or whatever. This time…. Southland.
14 March 2017
In the latest version of Exo (2016.3) there is now the ability to show multiple tabs at once in the taskbar of Windows.
13 March 2017
Often dwarfed by other MS Office family members like Excel and Word, Microsoft OneNote is well and truly the hidden gem in the Office suite. This awesome, powerful note-taking application seems to only be talked about by the serious users but it is about time that we all gave it the attention it deserves.
28 February 2017
When it comes to upgrading the technology in your business, a more involved approach is the way to go. No longer is it the best option to simply get the newest version of what you had, we need to start thinking how the technology is used, and more importantly WHO is using it and the role they undertake in your business.
14 February 2017
It really doesn’t matter how tech savvy you are, there are certain things that every one of us has to deal with when using a computer –and let’s face it, we don’t always deal with them in the most efficient ways. Read this article for 9 things that everyone can (and should) learn to keep their computer running smoothly.
01 February 2017
That’s the $64,000 question. It can be overwhelming reading about how you can make sure people find your website when they search on Google, Bing or any other search engine. The steps that you need to take, where you need to put words and what words you need to put where; can all just seem a bit like mission impossible to do yourself. But luckily, that’s where you’re wrong.
17 January 2017
Netflix has just released a long-awaited functionality: download movies, TV shows or documentaries and then watch them offline, any time.
12 December 2016
Most of us spend a little longer in Microsoft Word than we would like to, and doing things the long way is not helping us. With little formatting changes that keep needing to be made to ensure it looks professional and beautiful, it can be a very time consuming task to simply complete a document.
30 November 2016
Email is the lifeblood of a company; the main way we communicate, and how we get things done. So when there is a chance that our main form of communication could be at risk, we need to take measures to ensure that all threats are minimised – enter email security.
15 November 2016
This article has been written to provide you with some general tips about how to boost productivity with processes, as well as through the use of some pretty-darn-handy apps. From online sharing, analytics tools, notes apps, social media automation, time tracking, visual organisation, or just a simple way to keep articles or stories that you want to read later – there really is a tool for everything these days.
01 November 2016
While the cliché goes “a picture is worth a thousand words”, that must mean a video is worth ten thousand? In many situations, a video conference is much more effective than a phone call. The question is though, is video conferencing right for you?
19 October 2016
Do you know what Business Intelligence is? You are probably already using it in your day-to-day work and don’t even know it. Take a read of our short article and find out.
10 October 2016
While SaaS is now a major end-user platform, that hasn’t always been the case. SaaS, or Software-as-a-Service, has gone through a number of stages since it began. Follow us to learn how your accounting system of today came about.
06 October 2016
There are dangers lurking all over the place on the Internet, but we all know that that is not going to stop us from using it. Here are some tips to help keep you safe online.
05 October 2016
Just like many other Microsoft applications, Excel has some very handy tricks up its sleeve that’ll make your day a bit easier. If you are looking to get more out of Excel, try these tips.
19 September 2016
Statistics gives us many useful concepts, and proper use of our sales data can help us identify areas of growth and problems on the horizon. But we need to be aware of the pitfalls in our data analysis.
13 September 2016
If you’re having printing problems recently, especially where only the first page or pages of a document are coming out of your printer, then we recommend getting your IT Support Team to look into your Windows Updates.
19 August 2016
What is Knowledge? It is a collection of data, acquired through experience or education and grouped into a meaningful content. Many organisations start out with a small team of people, often specialists who are very good at their jobs and as individuals know all the ins and outs of their jobs.
27 July 2016
There is a lot to think about when it comes to protecting your business these days. With so many different tactics being employed by cyber-attackers, we need more than just anti-virus defending us from their varied and targeted attacks.
12 July 2016
As a user of EXO Business, I am often looking for new reports, and ask the question. Is there a standard report that can do this? Read this article to find out how to locate new reports.
30 June 2016
Find out what Business Intelligence (BI) really is, what it can do for your business and how to take the first steps to implement it in your business.
28 June 2016
We have created a snapshot of what the latest release includes, what’s been resolved, and what the known issues are.
24 June 2016
Suddenly it’s real: Internet-delivered TV is here. TV series which were once strictly bound to the confines of certain TV provider subscriptions can now be accessed for a small monthly fee with no contract, no equipment rentals, and no crappy customer service.
14 June 2016
Cloud. There’s so much information about cloud computing for business out there, but what about using it in your personal life? Dave Bennie talks about how he uses cloud when he’s not at work.
09 June 2016
Bruce Pollock follows on from our recent EXO User Community Workshop recapping the lessons learnt from many years working with the barcode & standards evangelists, GS1, and roles with software development organisations like Focus.
31 May 2016
Your password is your metaphorical ‘key’ to unlocking you online ‘front door’. You wouldn’t hand your home key to just anyone, would you?
31 May 2016
Do you know how to protect yourself, your family, your co-workers or your company data during a disaster?
17 May 2016
Why are so many businesses moving to the cloud? It’s because cloud computing increases efficiency, helps improve cash flow & offers many more benefits.
12 May 2016
Searching with regular sentences will only get you so far – if you need to find something a bit tricky turn to these advanced yet simple methods.
29 April 2016
Have you been depending on Excel as your business administration tool for ‘too long’? That’s the case for many businesses. Taking charge of stock control can be the difference between running a profitable business and a floundering one.
13 April 2016
We thought you might like to learn where it is headed in the future, how it will affect us in both our personal and professional lives, and what you need to know if you want to move further into the world of the Internet of Things.
04 April 2016
MYOB have just released the latest version of their Employer Services software for New Zealand, 2016.1 This release includes the yearly tax rate updates, but also includes very important changes to the way Leave is processed based on the IRD directive last year for how PAYE should be calculated on Holiday Pay.
04 April 2016
As any small to medium business owner is aware, bookkeeping is a necessary evil that can sap away at your precious time and energy, reducing the amount of time you spend on the revenue-earning aspects of the business. Cloud accounting has reduced or eliminated redundant, time-consuming work that, let’s face it, is the bane of most businesses.
21 March 2016
The next update of MYOB Advanced 2015.3 has been released. This update includes a small number of fixes to issues raised by MYOB partners and customers.
16 March 2016
When was the last time you considered your SQL Server platform? If it hasn’t had any love for years, your Exo experience may be suffering. There are several compelling reasons to review your SQL Server environment.
07 March 2016
With the recent release of Windows 10, and the constant “Would you like to upgrade?” messages Microsoft is sending out to our computers, we’ve had a few people interested in what versions of Microsoft software they can use with their MYOB EXO.
23 February 2016
Can you imagine getting the experience of Business to Consumer (B2C) shopping in the Business to Business (B2B) sector? Wouldn’t that make buying and making business decisions so much easier?
09 February 2016
There are several options which make it easy to email invoices to customers and we have written a step-by-step guide to make it even simpler.
27 January 2016
Loaded with sensors and promises to be a window to a richer physical world, this smartphone will be able to identify and understand motion, gestures, location and objects in real and virtual worlds. This will be the first consumer version of a 3D-sensing smartphone and will be available later this year.
25 January 2016
This article gives you a quick run down of what to expect in a webinar and how to use the software, GoToWebinar, so that you’ll have nothing to worry about.
18 January 2016
As we move into the warmer seasons and Christmas rapidly approaches, many of us haven’t even thought about what 2016 has in store. But before we know it, the holiday season will be over, and another busy year will begin.
17 December 2015
It’s time to break free from the restraints of your old phone system and move into the amazing world of cloud telephony. Not only is this kind of telephony simple to install and manage, but it also enables you to take your extension anywhere – you are no longer constrained to your desk. Roam freely and work anywhere that life takes you.
17 December 2015
There’s no doubt that you have been told before “don’t click on a suspicious link”, but what happens when that email appears to come from someone you know or work with?
09 December 2015
It is very easy to simply forget about the requirements of roaming and what it may cost you to take your phone with you overseas, and there are plenty of people who have been caught out with a rather large phone bill after an international trip.
02 December 2015
Has your user account become locked, which is preventing you from logging into EXO? This generally happens when either a password has been incorrectly entered too many times or, your password has expired.
30 November 2015
A tool many people forget to use is the Clarity Report Browser, this provides a full list of clarity reports in your system, and is not only a great way to see the standard reports that come with MYOB EXO, but also to review any extra reports you’ve had made for your business.
23 November 2015
Don’t get hooked with fraudulent emails - part 3
30 September 2019
Don’t get hooked with fraudulent emails - part 2
29 August 2019
Don’t get hooked with fraudulent emails - part 1
07 August 2019
How to protect yourself from cyber-attacks
31 May 2019
Exosoft Tip: Invoicing via JIBE
18 March 2019
Exosoft Tip: Markups in JIBE
14 March 2019