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The Evolving Role of Bookkeeping in an AI-Driven World

June 10th, 2026

The CFO2GO team at McKinley Plowman has observed with interest Artificial intelligence (AI) moving rapidly from a futuristic concept to an everyday business tool, and now many Australian businesses are already using AI-powered systems (perhaps without even realising it) for bookkeeping purposes and beyond. Cloud accounting platforms continue to introduce smarter automation features, and forread more

R&D Tax Incentives (R&DTI): How to Structure a Project for Success

May 20th, 2026

If you’re in business and developing new technology, refining manufacturing processes, or solving complex technical problems, there may be an opportunity to access valuable government support through the Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&DTI) program. Innovation is essential for Australian businesses looking to stay competitive and improve efficiency, however, claiming an R&D Tax incentive isread more

Design an Employee Share Scheme (ESS) That Actually Works

March 5th, 2026

In today’s competitive labour market, retaining high-performing people is one of the greatest challenges facing Australian business owners. Salary alone is rarely enough. Senior leaders and high-potential employees increasingly want a stake in the business they’re helping to build. An Employee Share Scheme (ESS) can be a powerful way to align performance with long-term value,read more

Digital vs Traditional Marketing for Your Business

January 14th, 2026

Digital vs Traditional Marketing: If you’re running a small or medium-sized business, chances are you’ve felt the pressure to “do more marketing” — without always being sure where to start or what will actually deliver results. Between social media, Google Ads, email campaigns, radio spots, print ads, sponsorships, and everything in between, the modern marketingread more

2025 End of Financial Year Business Preparation

June 13th, 2025

At this time of year, we find ourselves having regular discussions with clients about best business practice for 2025 End of Financial Year preparations. This can include end of year payroll, transitioning to cloud-based software for the first time, changing software providers, or simply reviewing data file accuracy.  A proactive approach and mindset are keyread more

How to Measure Marketing ROI

January 22nd, 2025

Marketing Return on Investment (ROI) is one of the most critical measures of success for any business. By calculating ROI, business owners can evaluate the effectiveness of their marketing strategies, maximise revenue, and optimise their marketing budgets. This guide will help you confidently measure and interpret ROI for your marketing activities. What is Marketing ROI?read more

Why Consistency in Marketing Matters

September 27th, 2024

Marketing is often seen as a task to be ticked off during the quieter times. But when business is booming, it’s easy to let marketing efforts slip, because it seems harder to justify investing in marketing when you’re generating plenty of business from referrals or returning customers and clients. However, consistent marketing is essential toread more

Small Business Marketing on a Budget

July 10th, 2024

The bank account is looking a bit worse for wear, time is tight, and you need to really step up your business’ marketing to generate leads and grow your business. Sound familiar? There’s a cycle that many small businesses experience as they mature and develop – marketing takes time and money; but getting the cashflowread more

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