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SMBs struggle to set up shop due to slow internet speeds

A Reckon survey reveals that one in three Australian small businesses struggle to set up due to poor government support and slow internet speeds.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

Fintech

Reckon and Tidy team up to simplify SME stock management

Reckon has signed a deal with Tidy International to integrate its cloud-based stock and inventory management system, TidyStock, into Reckon One.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017

Fintech

Reckon's new feature simplifies data collection

SyncDirect allows accountants to collect clients' accounting data regardless of which desktop or cloud-based accounting package they use.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Fintech

Compliance and automation the big election issues for SMBs

Reckon surveyed 1500 of its clients across a number of different industries – from accounting and bookkeeping through to construction and IT.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

Global Stories

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Digital Transformation

FundTap taps GoCardless to speed repayments in ANZ

Automation is freeing FundTap staff from manual reconciliation as late payments squeeze small firms across Australia and New Zealand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Storage

AU Budget 2019: Tech panel discuss its merits and shortcomings

Experts from the IT and tech industries share their disappointments and satisfaction on what the budget could mean for the sector in Australia.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019

Fintech

Reckon Group announces a steady profit in 2018

Reckon Group reported a steady profit for 2018, with underlying NPAT up by 3%, revenue of AUD $75.4 million, and a 500% increase in debt reduction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019

Fintech

Reckon adds admin automation through Zapier

Reckon One customers can now link to over 1,000 apps on Zapier to streamline processes, reduce repetitive admin and save time.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2018

Fintech

Reckon shakes up leadership team in new plan for growth

Reckon reshapes strategy with new leadership and acquisitions, eyeing cloud expansion post-MYOB deal collapse.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018

Fintech

How the Australian budget will impact SMBs - Reckon

In light of Australia's 2018 Budget being released yesterday, Reckon ANZ MD Sam Allert comments on the ramifications for Australian small businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

Fintech

Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs

Reckon has launched a new web-based POS solution for SMEs, empowering them to manage sales, inventory, and more from any device, online or offline.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018

Fintech

Reckon and Prospa hit $10 Million loan milestone for Aussie SMBs

The online lending market in Aus is has grown at unprecedented speeds, demonstrating the demand for quick and fuss-free access to business capital.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018

Document Management

Reckon Group FY17 results shows investment for future growth

Reckon Group's Document Management Business has demerged and listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018

Fintech

Education provider TAFE shakes up finance training with Reckon

The partnership is aimed at making the training provider's students more attractive to the major accounting firms.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

Fintech

MYOB buys Reckon's Accountant Group for $180 million

MYOB acquires Reckon's Accountants Practice Management division for AU$180m cash in bid to strengthen adviser audience.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017

Fintech

Reckon announces partnership with VIP Home Services franchise

As part of the agreement, Reckon will offer ongoing financial management software training and support for the cleaning and gardening franchise.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

Fintech

Reckon and Xeppo sign distribution deal for accounting software

The strategic partnership is designed to offer larger multi-disciplinary accounting firms a single source of truth in the cloud.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017

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Phishing

Scams cost Australian small businesses AUD $7.9 million

Scams targeting Australia's micro and small businesses caused losses of AUD $7.9 million in 2024, despite recent efforts leading to a decrease from AUD $17.3 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Fintech

Reckon releases free single touch payroll mobile app

Reckon has launched a free Single Touch Payroll Mobile App ahead of new ATO regulations effective 1 July 2019, simplifying compliance for microbusinesses.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019

Fintech

Admin major barrier to small business success

New research by Reckon reveals Australian small businesses spend 541 hours and AUD $14,857 annually on admin, with many leaders feeling it's killing the dream.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019