Author: Amanda Hoffmann

Hi, I’m Amanda Hoffmann and I live in Brisbane, Australia. I am passionate about business and social media. I currently juggle being a mother of four school-aged children and running three businesses in completely different fields. While challenging, I believe they keep me thinking outside of the box. I have always loved being busy, and I believe it is a mixture of my “can-do” attitude and loving life that allows me to accomplish so much. Oh, not liking to sleep much certainly does help! I started managing my first business over 18 years ago, but sold it when I decided to start a family. I was unable to envision at the time how I could run a business and still be a dedicated mother. Since I now run three businesses and have a large family, I have found that being organised and prioritising is the secret to success. What are my businesses, you might ask? My Office Books Virtual Bookkeeping, and Kidd House Accommodation, specialising in fully furnished accommodation for both students and professionals. I would like to share my experience in small businesses, answer any questions you might have regarding office organization and cloud technology, and discuss my experience in property investment.

LinkedIn Secrets to Get More Leads by @MyOfficeBooks

 by Amanda Hoffmann | Featured Contributor LinkedIn is one of THE MOST powerful social media sites that a SME can use. If as a small business owner you do not use another social media platform, Linkedin should be the one that you make the time and money to learn. Need more evidence? 347 Million Users 40% of […]

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6 Tax Mistakes to Avoid!

by Amanda Hoffmann | Featured Contributor There are six common tax mistakes I see as a bookkeeper on a regular basis. They are easy to implement and will have your finances in top shape for tax time! 1. Poor Record Keeping Practices Ensure you have a clearly labelled filing system Do not mix your personal expenses with […]

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Plan for your Business Success in 2015 by @MyOfficeBooks

by Amanda Hoffmann | Featured Contributor  As we near the end of 2014, what are your priorities? Have you given any thought about the next year ahead? Are you reflective about this year, now it’s almost over? These questions will require some time and thought. Think  in the line of a series of points that can […]

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How do you get more Social Media followers? by @MyOfficeBooks

by Amanda Hoffmann  | Featured Contributor When I present a workshop in front of small business owners about social media, the same question is asked. How many followers do I need to have? My answer in return has often been; How long is a piece of string? In my opinion, the number of followers you have is […]

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7 Sins of Social Media by @MyOfficeBooks

by Amanda Hoffmann | Featured Contributor When it comes to social media, more small business owners are becoming aware of it’s importance. However, many struggle to find their audience or get results. Let me solve this problem by sharing the 7 sins of social media and what you can do about it. 1. We “Do” […]

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Are you an Ignorant Small Business Owner by @MyOfficeBooks

by Amanda Hoffmann  | Featured Contributor Complete this little quiz – Do you keep your personal and business spending completely separate Do you use online accounting for real time data & invoicing Do you have a budget and follow it Do you have financial goals and check your progress through the year Do you have […]

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Be Kind to Yourself by @MyOfficeBooks

  by Amanda Hoffmann  | Featured Contributor Speaking from the mindset of an entrepreneur, I have a habit of taking on more and more responsibilities and juggling multiple balls at once. I am unwilling to delegate, after all no one else can do what I do. While I believe that positive affirmations, goal setting and […]

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10 Tips To Improve Your Cashflow For Your Business

by Amanda Hoffmann You have heard the term that “Cash is King” and it is especially so in business. The best approach to cash flow is to implement “systems” that work. I am going to share with you ten ways that have worked for myself and those of my clients to keep the cash flowing […]

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Business Filing – Become Organised! by @MyOfficeBooks

by Amanda Hoffmann | Featured Contributor When you own and work in a business, you often find yourself so absorbed with working “in” your business that you forget to work “on” it. The one area I continually see business owners getting behind with, is their bookkeeping. I am going to introduce to you a simple […]

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A Business Startup and Hen’s Weekend have a lot in common. by @MyOfficeBooks

by Amanda Hoffmann | Featured Contributor You may be thinking that this is a strange article. To me, the situation was extremely enjoyable to watch and the comparison loudly obvious. With every story, experience and parable, there are the characters that set the scene. Mine was to arrive on a large cruise ship, full of […]

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