SMB Blog

While the end of the financial year (EOFY) often prompts a shift towards financial audits and tax preparations, it's also an opportune moment to spotlight a fundamental aspect that underpins these efforts: fulfillment. However, the truth is, fulfillment shouldn’t merely come into focus as we near EOFY or during stocktake periods; it's a critical component that demands ongoing attention. 

In the whirlwind world of business today, stitching together various systems and software isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s absolutely critical. Yet, in the rush to adapt and evolve, many companies react first and think later, especially when it comes to tweaking their tech. 

As the festive season approaches, businesses are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year. The Christmas rush can be both an opportunity and a challenge, especially when it comes to managing your inventory. 

The recent Xerocon was a whirlpool of insights, but one keynote really struck a chord — William Buckley’s talk on the Japanese concept of Ikigai and the introduction of a ‘financial storyteller’ but notably absent was the recognition of the cloud integrators like us.

Meet Joy, SMB Consultants' beacon of expertise in the world of Xero integrations. Since 2014, her journey from a Xero novice to an indispensable specialist reflects our commitment to client-centric solutions and enduring relationships. Dive into her story and discover the heart of SMB Consultants' collaborative culture.

In the fast-paced world of retail, every detail matters when it comes to running an efficient and profitable business. One detail that can easily be overlooked but holds great importance is the simple yet crucial practice of closing your registers or tills at the end of each business day. 

When it comes to solving complex problems and implementing effective solutions for our clients at SMB Consultants, it's all about the process. That's where Adam Young, our solutions expert and head of sales, comes into play.

It's been a whirlwind of excitement since we proudly shared our "Excellence in Customer Growth Award" win at the Cin7 Partner Summit. As the dust settles, we've taken some time to reflect on what this recognition truly means for us and how it's set to reshape the road ahead.

From a spark of innovation in a retail store to becoming cloud integrators specializing in various verticals, SMB Consultants has traveled a remarkable journey. As we celebrate our 13th anniversary, let's take a stroll down memory lane to explore our milestones, challenges, and successes.

SMB Consultants are the 2022 Partner of the Year for CIN7/ DEAR Inventory Globally. This is an incredible achievement and we are incredibly proud. However, a question we are asked is, how are you an award winning cloud integrator and staying independent? We appreciate the question being asked and the opportunity here to answer it.

Having an appropriate inventory system to manage your inventory can mean the difference in your profit and long term the capacity to scale your business. Reviewing your inventory needs and adapting your systems can make the world of difference.

SMB Consultants has had a long standing relationship with Leonardo Garcia-Curtis, Waldo van Niekerk and Zyber. Waldo and Leo are not only great guys but have also produced an award-winning e-commerce strategy podcast for merchants serious about growing their brands. 

Jeffrey Atizado CEO of SMB Consultants had the absolute pleasure of being invited to talk 'Cloud Integration Unpacked' on the Talk N’ Shopify with Zyber podcast, and boy, did we unpack some information.