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Tax Talk: How to Handle Taxation as an Australian Business Owne

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Taxation is one of those things that most of us dread. Let’s face it – it’s not the most fun of activities and requires a great deal of accuracy. If you are a new business owner, sorting your taxes out for the first time can be an incredibly daunting experience. Thankfully, today we’re here to guide you through all the steps you need to take as a small business owner when it comes to handling your taxes. Read on to find out more!

  1.    Do Your Research

The best thing you could do for your business taxes is to do your research. Do you know other business owners? Why not ask them for tips or guidance on how you can go about sorting your business taxes in the easiest and most efficient and compliant way possible. We also highly recommend looking up various Australian tax invoice templates to get a rough idea on how you should go about organising and preparing your small business taxes.

  1.    Ensure You Are STP Compliant

As of 2019, all businesses in Australia are required to be STP compliant. STP, or Single Touch Payroll, is a system that was introduced by the ATO in 2018. STP requires business owners to send employee payroll information including wages, salary, superannuation and PAYG withholding to the ATO on a payment-to-payment basis. Previously, employers only needed to do this on an annual basis. Ensuring that you are STP compliant is incredibly important in order to not land your business in hot water or accrue fines from the ATO.

  1.    Keep Strong Records

Keeping strong records is always recommended to any business owner as this allows for ease of filing taxes at the end of the financial year. It is never too early to start keeping records, and we highly recommend utilising various software such as payroll software, invoicing software and so on to ensure that your data is as accurate as possible. Most software can now integrate with one another (including automated STP software), ensuring that your processes are automated and kept complaint at all times.

  1.    Get On Those Deductions

It is always recommended that small business owners claim as many appropriate deductions as they can. This can include costs for utilities, rent, legal services and repairs for your business. It is also recommended by experts that business owners pre-pay for these expenses if possible, in order to bring forward as many expense deductions prior to the July 1st deadline. Always remember that anything deducted has to be directly related to earning your business income and that you have full and in-depth data on how you have calculated these costs.

  1.    Get Superannuation In On Time

The golden rule is to always get your superannuation in on time and before the 30th of June. Failing to do so will result in the loss of your opportunity for a deduction. Always remember that superannuation needs to be paid to your staff 28 days after the end of each yearly quarter. Failing to meet these guidelines will result in you losing your eligibility for tax deduction.

  1.    Utilise Income Tax Offset

The income tax offset can see you shaving up to $1000 off your taxes if you earn a revenue of under 5 million dollars annually. At this moment in time, the offset is set at 8% of tax payable, but it is estimated that this figure will grow up to as much as 16% over the next decade or so. This offset applies to sole traders and micro-business owners and is an incredibly helpful resource and tool for new business owners.

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Handling your taxation as an Australian business owner needn’t be a stressful or miserable task. We hope that the tips we have brought to you today have assisted you in further understanding the process of sorting out your business taxes.

How To Handle Employee Payments As A New Business

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Setting up a new business is filled with uncertainty and lots of learning. Many new business owners may start out with a great idea and a solid business plan but run into the harsh reality of bringing that plan to life. Things like payroll processes, for example, can seem like a trivial detail but they require careful attention to get them right.

Heeding the advice of a professional payroll service provider is a good option for new business owners with little payroll experience. However, for an overview of some of the most salient things to consider when setting up your payroll, let’s look at the best ways to handle employee payments as a new business.

Make A Budget

As a new business, it can be tricky to know where your money is being spent. There are a lot of capital costs that need to be covered right at the outset including securing an office and furnishing the place if you have a brick and mortar shop, or website design fees and the like if you are going the e-commerce route. With all of this, you may quickly become overwhelmed and wind up with insufficient funds to pay your employees.

Making a budget will help you avoid this disastrous scenario. If you want to retain your staff, then you will need to maintain a set amount of your budget for payroll. As an added bonus, set a maximum cap for your payroll expenses to keep enough money around for all of the other expenses. The more work that you can do yourself, the fewer staff you will need to hire, and the higher your profits will be.

Inform Yourself About Payroll Legislation

It is important to be fully aware of payroll rules and regulations that apply to your business. Complying with these for your employees will allow both you and them to stay on the right side of the law. This includes things like making the appropriate deductions for social security and keeping track of benefit payments. Paying your employees under the table may seem like an easy way to avoid extra tax expenses, though this will end up with you in hot water.

These details can often be overwhelming for new business owners, so be sure to seek out professional guidance from someone who knows the ins and outs of these topics.

Use Payroll Software

If you lack the funds to hire a professional accountant or payroll manager, make sure to invest in high-quality payroll software that works for your business. Contemporary payroll software is easy to use and can be customized to the needs of your payroll structure. Even the least computer-savvy business owners will be pleasantly surprised at the ease of use and flexibility of these programs.

Consider Wage Or Salary Payment

There are many different payment and payroll structures to choose from when deciding on how to compensate your employees. Salary payments can make the matter much more straightforward, as your employees will receive the same amount each year and each pay period. Wage payments are a bit more labour-intensive, as hours need to be tracked and verified on a regular basis.

As another option, you can also hire freelance workers on a project basis for a bit of extra help when you need it.

Take Your Time To Learn The Basics

As a new business owner, it is important to set aside enough time to learn the basics of payroll processes before you get started. Having a solid background in best practices and legal requirements will allow you to launch your business and get it off of the ground without running into any hiccups along the way.

What the digital banking revolution means for Australian banks

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The future of banking is digital, and the Australian financial services industry needs to brace itself for a transformative year ahead.

“A digital transformation is inevitable in the Australian marketplace,” says Myles Bertrand, Managing Director APAC for Mambu, “however many of our established institutions are in dire need of a cultural overhaul before they can really embrace this brand-new world. Banks need to start thinking and operating like fintechs in order to maintain their position at the forefront of the Australian financial services industry.”

Mambu – launched in Germany but operating globally, including in Australia – works with banks, fintechs and telcos to help create a technology-first approach to banking, opening up new opportunities to optimise operations, ensure regulatory compliance and increase customer acquisitions.

In Australia in particular, it is the impact on regulatory compliance that is a key area of interest when it comes to the new era of digital banking.

“The good news is that digital banking is actually going to make it easier for financial institutions to comply with all of the different regulations,” says Bertrand. “It’s going to make it easier to track transactions, keep data safe and will also reduce duplication. So those organisations that make the transition from less secure legacy systems to cloud-based digital platforms, where security improvements are constantly made, can boast greater peace of mind and set themselves ahead of competitors.”

To stay in the game, banks need to be able to roll out products and services at a rapid pace, adding new features to platforms, while simultaneously enhancing existing ones. This kind of agility is next to impossible to achieve with most institutions’ legacy systems. However, composable banking architecture – the quick and flexible assembly of independent systems on a cloud platform – can provide the opportunity for organisations to create a dynamic platform with intuitive, responsive features that can be quickly and continuously updated.

A truly agile platform undergoes short, regular updates with a constant pipeline of improvements that are automatically layered on top of existing cloud technology and allows business to run uninterrupted on the front end. This allows financial institutions to make minor changes regularly, rather than major, infrequent updates that can cause significant disruption and draw the ire of customers, as has been the case with some traditional transformations.

With so many new players arriving in the marketplace looking to capitalise on the impending digital transformation of the industry, the key to successfully transitioning to digital banking is to look for proven, reliable fintech partners with experience and a successful track record in helping financial institutions make the switch. By working collaboratively with a proven digital engine, banks and financial institutions can build innovative integrations into new or existing product channels, creating simple, streamlined and automated customer experiences.

“I think the whole financial services industry – globally, not just in Australia or the APAC region – is going to be turned on its head over the next 12 to 24 months,” concludes Bertrand. “We really want to help banks take the leap and make the necessary changes to embrace the opportunities that digital banking can offer and set themselves up for success.

“As the looming fintech age forces institutions to digitise, innovate and scale to adapt to customer needs, those banks and financial institutions that can move at the pace of a technology company while remaining committed to strength, security and service will be the leaders of this new era.”

Myles Bertrand is the Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, for Mambu, the market leading cloud-based banking platform.

10 Office Waste Management and Reduction Tips

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Australia is one of the world’s strictest countries when it comes to recycling and waste disposal. Unfortunately, despite most of us adhering closely to laws concerning waste recycling, we are still in the midst of a full-blown recycling crisis.

In any case, we can all still do our part to help offset the effects of the ongoing issue. The key is to reduce the amount of waste we produce so that less needs to be processed. Given that commercial establishments are some of the biggest waste contributors, it makes sense to start there.

Here are some ways your office can be part of the solution:

1.) Consider renting rather than buying some equipment

Many workplaces only need to use certain types of equipment occasionally. Photocopiers and projectors, for instance, are not likely to see daily use in most small offices. Rather than storing these onsite, where they may deteriorate with disuse, it may be better to simply rent infrequently-used equipment as needed.

2.) Invest in long-lasting fixtures

On the other hand, you’ll want to invest in more durable versions of the types of fixtures and equipment you do use. For instance, it may make sense to spend a little more on chairs if they are more likely to last longer. This can significantly cut down on the fixtures and equipment that you would otherwise have to write off every year.

3.) Ask vendors to reduce packaging

If you purchase certain supplies in bulk, ask your vendor to provide you with these without the individual packaging. Also, try to see if they can ship the items in reusable containers that they could take back and refill.

4.) Reuse durable office supplies

Folders, binders, poster board, and other similar items that could be used more than once, saving them from an otherwise premature fate at the landfill. Envelopes could also be reused if adhesive labels are used for the addresses.

5.) Only print reports on demand

The paperless office might not yet be a reality, but there are now plenty of digital alternatives to paper for many applications. Email and app suites such as MS Office and Google Drive make the use of paper for reports and other documents redundant in most cases. Try to discourage the use of paper unless specifically asked for.

6.) Provide reusable plates and utensils

Disposable plates and utensils are by far the biggest source of rubbish at most offices that use them. Traditional utensils and china tend to be a far more ecologically sustainable choice. Just make sure you can provide facilities for washing them thoroughly.

7.) Rent skip bins to handle higher volumes of waste

In many cases, the local rubbish collection services may not be able to adequately handle the volume of waste produced by your workplace. To improve sanitation and to ensure recyclable materials are sent to the right facilities, it’s often best simply rent skip bins. Skip bin rental services typically quite flexible and can rent out different types of bins depending on the volume and type of rubbish. Be sure to use a skip bin price comparison site such as Skip Compare to find the best long-term rental rates in your area.

8.) Optimize your mailing lists

Take some time to clear out duplicate addresses and long-unresponsive customers from your mailing lists. This will not only cut down on your paper consumption but will also help streamline your marketing expenses as well.

9.) Choose less wasteful landscaping

Choose native plants that don’t require too much maintenance or produce too much waste. You may also consider having a rock garden or some exterior artwork instead, especially if your office is a more arid area.

10.) Try bokashi composting for food scraps

If your office does have a garden, bokashi can be a good way to bring down your landscaping costs while reducing the amount of food waste that has to be hauled off. Bokashi is a traditional Japanese composting method that uses the bacteria naturally found on different types of grain bran to break down food scraps and other non-putrid biological waste. It produces a high-quality organic fertiliser that is almost odour-free, which makes the method an excellent fit for residential and office settings.

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Conclusion

In most cases, keeping office waste under control isn’t just a matter of reducing the business’s environmental impact, it’s usually quite financially sound as well. Given the many waste disposal issues facing Australia, reducing and repurposing the waste we create before it’s sent out to processing facilities seems to be the smartest solution.

The secret to getting ahead in modern business

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It goes without saying that the professional landscape of business gets more and more competitive all the time. As digitalisation and technological advancement continue to become bolder and smarter, every aspect of life as we know it – including, of course, business – is evolving and realigning with the way the world is moving. Thanks to these modern marvels, the world as we know it is transforming from the inside out. Never has there been a more exciting time to be in business – or to be alive in general, for that matter.

But at the end of the day, why exactly is it such an ideal time to be an active player in the business landscape? And how can you effectively get ahead and stay ahead in a professional landscape that, like it or not, continues to get more and more competitive all the time? There is a secret to excelling in modern business, but to understand that secret and its impact, you must first understand the nature of modern business from the onset.

Modern business is more capable and efficient than ever

Here’s the thing. Digitalisation and technological advancement have essentially created a modern world that is more capable and efficient than ever. The whole point of any form of digitalisation or technological innovation, is to make life easier in some way. So, as the world currently becomes more and more driven by these modern marvels, aspects of life – including business – are becoming smarter and more driven all the time. For instance, modern business is operating on a more efficient basis than ever – and technology is largely to thank.

No business is successful without the hustle

Achieving longevity and success in any type of business is never accidental. Being a successful entrepreneur demands a unique sense of determined will and absolute focus on the task at hand. Regardless of if your business specialises in recruitment (think industrial recruitment at Zoom Recruitment, for instance) or security, or any type of business in between, there is one secret to business that ultimately can and does apply to practically every successful business there is.

The secret to getting – and staying – ahead

Ultimately, what it all comes down to is focusing not on the competition, not on the industry you are trying to break into, but on your own trajectory. This is literally all that matters. And a large part of that focus must be on your consumers and what they expect and want from you. Without the attention and loyalty of consumers, no business can hope to thrive and excel beyond its first fiscal year – if that. So, focusing on staying in your own lane and listening to how and what your consumers want you to change and to focus more on, is paramount. It might sound easy and even obvious, but the reality is that so many people are focused on making their businesses better than their competition, that they don’t focus enough on their own business.

Things to consider while choosing multichannel ecommerce software

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Many online business stores limit themselves by selling products only on one website such as Amazon, which can result in loss of revenues. There are several marketing channels which provide opportunities for increasing sales in online business which ultimately help to generate more revenues. However, it requires the right platform to reach more customers with a quick turnaround time. Businesses willing to employ a multichannel strategy should focus more on selecting the right platform for meeting essential needs. Moreover, it will help a lot to grow business significantly to obtain optimal results.

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Listing products on many ecommerce channels will consume more time if done manually. A multichannel ecommerce software allows online business stores to sell their products through various networks easily with the latest features, all while automating the process. In fact, it allows businesses to get more leads after listing their products. On the other hand, overselling may lead to penalties and other problems while utilizing the software. Not all software products are the same and a business store should consider certain important things before investing money.

Here are some key aspects to look out while selecting a multichannel ecommerce software solution.

1. Customizable features

It is important to select a platform that comes with customizable features for gaining more advantages. This, in turn, helps to run a business successfully with automation and human-tech support.

2. Ease of use

Business owners who want to control their sales should make sure that the ecommerce software comes with an editing tool. They should find a software support team that can correct things like typos. The multichannel platform should also provide the option to edit product details that can then sync with the listing channels so that they don’t need to be manually updated.

3. Data management in listing

Data management is the most important factor to consider while choosing a multichannel platform. It is necessary to select the best software that will copy current product listings into other channels. A multichannel platform should include images, descriptions, specifications, and pricing when uploading the data.

4. Inventory syncing

Inventory syncing is another thing to consider while buying a new multichannel platform for ensuring optimal results. It is a crucial feature that is needed for an effective listing management system to sell one-of-a-kind products.

5. Multiple sales channels

Large online business stores should choose a platform which supports multiple sales channels that will benefit them significantly. Some software can support many different channels or a large amount of product listings.

6. Shipping

Shipping is the next important thing to consider when buying a new multichannel platform for an online business. This is because a store should make sure that a product reaches a customer on time through established logistics provider after placing an order.

7. Customer service

Anyone who wants to sell products through multiple channels should select a platform that offers personal and individualized customer support. As such, there are many options available on the market to do so, and ultimately good research will ensure that you are able to get the best multichannel ecommerce software solution for your business.

Tips to Grow Your Kitchen and Bathroom Design Business

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Starting a kitchen and bathroom design business is no rocket science as there are so many who have made out there. If you are an enthusiast for interior design, it is never too late to start and become a huge brand. Here are tips on how to grow your business as a kitchen and bathroom designer.

Focus on Marketing

You might have all the right skills to deliver impeccable designs and remodelling, but you have no one to deliver to. A lot of craft persons rely on referrals to reach as many people as possible, but this does not always work since not everybody likes you and will put good work out there for you.

On the contrary, recommendations are not harmful at all but will not get you where you want to go. Start by coming up with a brand name and a simple, attractive logo that represents you. Punch in a slogan cannot hurt too. With these in place, start small according to your financial ability.

You can start with social media pages, podcasts, and blogs and grow to more prominent marketing platforms as you gain more customers and make more money. While still at marketing, move with the trend and consider setting up a website where clients can quickly look through your services and products, including making orders and giving feedback for the services received.

Increase Your Staff

As you look to grow in terms of impact in the market and amount of returns you make, consider starting the growth from the inside.

Marketing might work incredibly well for you depending on how good your strategy is but if you do not have an adequate workforce to deliver to the many clients that you got yourself, they will leave and look for a designer who delivers.

Become selfless for the greater good by spending more of the profit to add a few more skilled employees with the potential to grow too in your payroll to increase productivity and improve on service delivery. Eventually, this investment that seems to be dragging your income at the moment will pay off.

Find a Reliable Supplier

Like all other businesses, you will need people to supply to you certain products that you need to make every design you come up with a masterpiece. As part of starting the business, you will need a list of the basic things required to deliver to clients, and with these, you can start looking for the right people to do kitchen and bathroom supplies for you in Australia.

Go for someone whose competency is at the same level as yours or even higher to avoid last minute rush or delays in delivering to clients’ expectation. The ideal choice here is Argent which is a renowned brand throughout Australia and globally for stocking top-tier products at significantly reduced prices.

Make Quality a Priority

The growing might seem easy, but maintaining the trend is not guaranteed, primarily if you are known to play around with the quality of service you deliver. Everybody wants value for their money, and that is why you need not compromise with the quality of service you deliver to clients to keep them satisfied and recommend your services to others.

Connect with Colleagues

As they say, no man is an island, and when starting a kitchen and bathroom design business, you need to learn from others. It is crucial to add on some creativity in your interactions as well and give much thought into hanging out with other designers in the business.

Best way to do this is to attend exhibitions and visit any kitchen and bath showroom in town where your peers are and wear your ‘people’s person’ hat. You will be stunned by how much extra you get to learn by interacting with your competitors and confrères.

Offer other Services

Do not stick to doing new bathroom and kitchen design for clients but consider adding extra services that will allow you to reach out to more clients and get to grow your business.

Remodelling, consultation, and maintenance are some of the additional services you can bring in rather than only working with clients doing completely new projects.

With the right skill set, planning, and the spirit to learn from others and a handy guide like this, there is no reason why you should not grow to a prominent brand recognized and respected globally.

Tips For Managing Your Business’s Scrap Metal Disposal Needs

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If you are running a business that produces waste scrap metals, then you understand that disposing of the waste is quite a challenge. Poorly disposed metal scraps pose a danger to both human health and the environment; this is why there is a need to properly dispose of the waste metal scraps. To effectively manage the waste scrap metals, you need to train your workers on the safety measures to take during the waste scrap metal collection process. They need to understand that no waste metals should be left lying about as this could cause physical injuries. Instead, they should collect all the waste scrap metals and put them in one place for disposal.

The disposal process should be done by professionals who will pick up the waste scrap metals and safely dispose of it. Besides the environmental benefits of managing waste scrap metals, there are some economic benefits to be gained too. The scrap waste can serve as a raw material when properly recycled.

Managing Scrap Metal Disposal

Provide Storage Bins

One way of preventing the inappropriate disposal of scrap metals is to ensure that there are enough storage bins at every point in your business. Putting up bins at designated areas within the business encourages the employees to properly dispose of any metal scraps that they might not need. If your business needs on-site collection bins for metal scrap, make sure you choose the best service in your area.

Provide Adequate Protective Gear

Personal protective gear is important during scrap metal collection. Workers who are moving the waste metals to the collection point may need to have protective gear that will prevent sharp edges of the scrap metals from hurting them. Some of the common protective clothing that should be provided includes thick gloves, safety boots and heavy material aprons that cannot easily be torn by metal.

Erect Adequate Signage

Ensure that there are adequate signs that direct employees and other visitors in your business premise on the right place to dispose of any scrap metal they might be having. You might consider using bright colours, engaging imagery and flashy signs in directing the workers towards the proper point of disposal.

Engage Services of Scrap Recyclers

Recycling is the best manner of getting rid of waste scrap metals on your business premises. Recycling is more beneficial even to the environment because the re-use of a scrap metal prevents any form of environmental hazard that arises from carelessly disposed of scrap metals. When selecting the scrap recyclers, ensure that you chose the best in the market based on factors such as the facilities they have, the reliability and professionalism, and the concern of recyclers to the environment.

Partnering with a Scrap Yard

Partnering with a scrap yard can also aid in managing the scrap metal in your business. You can get into a contract of supplying the scrap yards within your region with the scrap metals that they need to conduct their business. Such a partnership can fetch you some money. Scrap yards use the waste scrap metals as a raw material to create metal items. The partnership with scrap yards will not only get you cash for scrap, but you will also be taking care of the environment; through the management of waste scrap metals.

Educate your Employees

Training your employees can be a means of sensitizing them of the importance of proper metal scrap disposal. You can engage your employees in seminars that may equip them with the knowledge necessary for proper disposal of metal scrap.

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Caroline Bird is a creative writer and digital marketer. She loves sharing her perspective, tips and how-tos related to home improvement, productivity, business, technology, and SEO through her writing. Connect with Caroline via @bCarolinebird12

Streamlined Systems – 5 Ways to Improve Office Efficiency

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It’s getting hard and harder to make a dollar. Living costs are rising, but wages are not keeping pace. What’s more, most business’ profit margins seem to get narrower by the day. Rather than make drastic changes that could impact those around you, it’s time to turn your office into one of efficiency to benefit your bottom line. Here’s how to do it:

Update Your Communication Methods

If you haven’t heard of cloud unified communications, then you’re missing out on dramatic savings that could have a positive impact on your business. Unified communications are an advanced phone, video, email and messaging system that merges all these different communication methods into one.

You can make and receive phone calls from anywhere in the world on your official business number, use instant messaging and group chat, and even utilize voice and video calling. Even more eye-opening is the price tag. Unlike traditional phone systems which are complex to maintain and expensive to upgrade, modern methods such as unified communications are scalable and affordable.

Time Tracking Technology

Did you know that over 30 percent of employees waste at least half an hour of work time every day? That might not seem like a lot, but that equates to around four hours every week, per worker. It can make you wonder whether your team’s roles as are streamlined as they could be.

Time tracking technology can help you to establish how much time a particular task takes. While some staff may see it as a privacy invasion, that’s not its purpose. Once you know how long a job takes to complete, you can find out whether some staff can take on more work, or if others need a helping hand.

Team Project Management Applications

Remember in school when everyone had a job to do on a team project, but something always went wrong? Crucial data fell through the cracks, someone didn’t pull their weight, or people forgot which job was theirs.

The workplace can be a lot like that without appropriate project management applications in place. Time equals money, and if you can save time with streamlined project management applications, why wouldn’t you? Such apps have digital paper trails, task allocation, and instant messaging so that everyone knows where they are.

Integrated Workplace Management Systems

When you’re trying to make your workplace more efficient to boost profitability, the last thing you want to do is spend more money. However, that’s often the answer. If you’re going to spend it anywhere, invest in integrated workplace management systems.

Such software can spell the end of most of your everyday programs, transforming them into one easy-to-manage system. In the long-run, you’ll save time, cut down on expensive fees, and make your workers’ days a little bit easier.

Give Your Workers Freedom

While offering your staff freedom doesn’t sound like efficiency, it can have more of an impact than you think. Give your team the freedom to turn their office space into a place for them, and productivity will follow.

Studies show that 17 percent of those with custom workspaces were more enriched and empowered than workers without anything to call theirs. Even a family photo and a few knick-knacks can make all the difference.

Cutting costs isn’t always about redundancies, downsizing, and cutting back on stationery purchases. It can be as easy as focusing on efficiency and productivity to save time. Time is money; let’s not forget. Find out whether your workers’ roles are at full capacity, and invest in beneficial technology to make their lives easier. The financial rewards will follow.

5 Benefits of Performing Cyber Security Risk Management

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For the past few years, there are increased numbers of security breaches due to the advances in technology. Lack of proper security measures can lead to unauthorized access to the financial status of an organization and theft of client’s information. Moreover, important data can be lost. To prevent such risks, an organization not only need a great cybersecurity system but also a modern comprehensive cyber security risk assessment system.

Smart businesses ensure that they understand what is cyber security risk . They then integrate cyber security strategies into their organizational risk management policies. Their main aim is to prevent data loss, improve security measures, protect the network services and manage and control the active data. A company such as AusCERT, a leading Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT), helps organizations to mitigate such risks.

Companies need to understand that cyber security risk management system has a huge impact on an organization’s ability to reach their goals. So here are five benefits of performing a cybersecurity risk management and prioritizing it.

Timely identification and mitigation of the cybersecurity risk

In order to manage cybersecurity risk, your team should be able to identify red flags. Such a team identifies any dangers to ensure that all the information is secure. Cybersecurity management measures involve identification of problems before they occur in order to determine the security measures to mitigate them.

Timely identification of potential risks involves monitoring the system for suspicious patterns and behaviors. They can also carry out cyber security risk analysis, and assessment to identify any gaps in the security of the system. Such measures lead to timely identification, and control or mitigation of the risks. Thus, it can help in preventing data leakages and ensure data protection.

Creates better IT support team

A company with an actual cybersecurity strategy and a protection solution in place means that your team will follow a specific protocol. They will use on-site measures and the established software combinations to react to system threats because they have the needed knowledge on what should be done.

Such a team will always be prepared in case of cybersecurity risks. Such a strategy and plan in place means that there will be less stress for the team working in this crucial department. Additionally, the working relationship will improve because there will be enough trained personnel to mitigate cybersecurity threats.

Reduces vulnerabilities

Fixing a patch after a data breach in a company takes time. Hackers or unauthorized people can take advantage of such vulnerability to steal important data. Cybersecurity risk management can help identify the risks and assist the company to eliminate or reduce the impact.

Identification of the problem means the threat is there and thus a proper cybersecurity assessment should be done. In order to address the problem in your company, you can design a separate department that facilitates and report on risk management.

Saves revenues

There are many types of threats out there that can lead to loss of profits from clients, fines and lawsuits. A DDoS attack on your system can completely shut down your company’s platform preventing engagements with clients, and online purchases and transactions. Despite that you will have to invest some revenues on a cybersecurity management system, they can greatly reduce losses due to attacks on your system.

Enhances your business reputation

A business thrives by keeping the clients’ interest in mind. One way to ensure that is through establishing trust. This virtue can be achieved by protecting your clients’ data. Lack of proper cybersecurity management systems can lead to data breaches which can cost you customers and finances. They also lower the reputation of the company due to its negative impacts. Thus a company that prioritizes the data security of their customers get more loyal clients, and experience success through doing more business.

A cybersecurity management plan and system are more than an option for a company. It is significant for the success and security of an organization. It is a responsibility for each team member including the leaders and technology team. No matter the company you may find yourself in, cybersecurity is a must in the modern world because it ensures information integrity and the trust of the employee and client.

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Caroline Bird is a creative writer and digital marketer. She loves sharing her perspective, tips and how-tos related to productivity, business, technology, and SEO through her writing. Connect with Caroline via @bCarolinebird12