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Fathom Software vs Spotlight Reporting Comparison
Looking at the comparison table, at first glance Fathom Software looks similar to Spotlight Reporting. And, sometimes, you’d get the same impression from reading their promotional material. Delve deeper though, and the differences become apparent. Let’s start off with a comparison table.
New in Calxa: Dashboards Have Arrived!
Well, by now you will have seen what's new in Calxa. The first step in our dashboard overhaul is now live and so is stage 2. There is more to come in the next month so let’s review the 4 stages of this release. Updated 22 March 2023 March Update We have...
New in Calxa: Making Calxa Easier to Use
We’re starting this year with some improvements to make Calxa easier to use and then, the big one, will be customisable dashboards. Usability includes the Metrics configuration, simplified changes to billing and better labelling of Xero tracking categories. ...
New in Calxa: KPIs as Rows in your Reports
In early November we released our Third Generation Account Trees and we’ve had very positive response to the additional flexibility. But wait, there’s more! New in Calxa next week we’ll go one better and give you the ability to add KPIs to your Account Trees. This...
Inputs, Outputs, Outcomes and Impact: A NFP Perspective
Accountability is important in any organisation and especially so in a Not-for-Profit. In NFP reporting, inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact are commonly used to explain what a program does, who it helps and whether it makes a real difference. Outputs focus on...
Calxa: A Fathom Reports Alternative
Finding a solution amongst the many financial reporting apps can be a difficult task. Many accounting firms we talk to are already including Fathom reports into their client servings. In the interest of helping those looking for alternatives, we recently compared...
Spotlight Reporting vs Calxa: What are the Differences?
Spotlight Reporting vs Calxa is a look at 2 of the leading solutions for Xero or QuickBooks users. We recently featured both in our Top 5 Xero Cash Flow Alternatives article. How do you pick the best cash flow forecasting software for your clients or business? We get...
Tips and Tricks for Easy Business Reporting
Business reporting is essential for organisations of any size. For a very small business, reports can be kept very simple. As the business grows, the range of information changes but the focus should always be on providing clear, easy-to-understand information on the...
How to Budget for a Business Loan
This article will give you useful tips on how to budget for a business loan when using Calxa. After all, borrowing money is something that is necessary and important for most businesses from time to time. A business loan can get you through a tough patch, it can fund...
New in Calxa: Unveiling Third Gen Account Trees
New in Calxa this next few weeks will include a real treat. Since we first introduced Account Trees in 2011, we have made a number of small changes. Then we made some big ones in 2019 which made the whole structure more flexible. Account Trees are a great way of...
Migrate to Xero: How to Manage the Transition in Calxa
Changing accounting software isn’t a task to be treated lightly. If nothing else, it is not something most of us would volunteer for on a regular basis. However, Calxa customers using other accounting systems do migrate to Xero every day. And, when using add-ons like...
Budgeting Apps for Not-for-Profits: How to Evaluate and Choose
Not‑for‑profits have budgeting needs that are fundamentally different from small businesses or households. Grants, restricted funding, multiple programs, acquittals, and board reporting all place unique demands on budgeting software. This Budgeting Apps for...
Connecting Up Conference 2022: 3 Things I Learned
It was great to be back face-to-face with people at the recent Connecting Up Conference. The Calxa team had an opportunity to talk to many sector delegates at the 2-day event. As always, there were a lot of takeaway messages from the conference. The sessions...
Calxa vs Float: A Direct Comparison
How do you pick the best cashflow forecasting software for your business? Calxa vs Float is a look at 2 of the leading solutions for Xero or QuickBooks users. We recently featured both in our Top 5 Xero Cash Flow Alternatives article. Today, we will help you assess...
How To Use Xero For A Not-for-Profit
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or you have no interest in accounting, you’re sure to have heard of Xero. If you had asked us a few years ago if it was suitable for not-for-profits, our answer would have been a hesitant, “maybe for very small ones”. So, here...
Top 5 Xero Cash Flow Alternatives
Businesses using Xero often need to produce cashflow forecasts. This article reviews its Cash Flow capabilities compared to some Xero cash flow alternatives. Xero now includes recurring payments to bills and invoices which is one less thing to add manually but it...
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