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Recognition for SA resources info service at the Australian Information Industry Association iAwards
A “BIG data” digital platform that provides access to information about South Australia’s resources sector has been recognised for its benefits to the state’s economy.
The SA Resources Information Gateway, developed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet, won the Public Sector Transformation award at last week’s Australian Information Industry Association iAwards in Adelaide.
Judging panel chair Don Easter said SARIG made 130 years of data accessible and usable to explorers, miners, government, businesses, indigenous communities, and the public.
Millennial businesses seek strategic advice from their accountants
Although not yet the most profitable demographic, millennial business owners are one sector advisers need to target now. Failure to do so could become a costly mistake later.
Many accounting firms say they need to attract young talent, but there hasn’t been the same focus on how to appeal to young business owners.
A number of millennials – Gen Y, those born between 1980 and the early 2000s – have already founded successful businesses, often harnessing social media and technology.
A study by Bentley University shows millennials believe that to be successful they need to be more nimble, independent and entrepreneurial than previous generations. Only 13 per cent aimed to scale the corporate ladder, and 67 per cent wanted to start their own business.
Accodex and Salesforce disrupt the professional services industry
On the face of it, Accodex looks like any other professional services firm. It delivers accounting and technology consulting services to small and medium businesses with turnover of up to $20 million. The difference with Accodex lies in how, and by who, these services are delivered.
The company is built on a partner model, whereby freelance accounting and IT professionals join Accodex as partners and deliver their services under the Accodex brand. Partners use the Accodex back-office solutions to grow their business.