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Hello to all our existing clients, and welcome to the many new ones. 2008 was hectic, and the first 6 months of 2009 is well booked already.
FarmReady
The current State Government Scheme (Farm Training WA) finished on Tuesday 10th February when the funding was all used up. It was to have run until May 2009.
We now have FarmReady, which is the Federal Government’s scheme. As trainers we have to set up and register our courses. These are then listed on their web site and you the clients need to book for a course at least 5 days prior to the course, pay the trainer, and then submit your paid invoice for reimbursement.
The aim of the scheme is for the farm business to receive up to $1500 annually for approved training. , You will be reimbursed for the full amount of the course until the $1500 is used up. The first year finishes on 30th June, so you need to watch the web site for available courses. The web site is www.farmready.com.au.
If you have a problem accessing this site, or navigating around it, please call or email and I will email or fax you the relevant forms.
I am in the process of compiling my applications for course registrations. You need to monitor the site to see what courses have been approved so that you can apply.
ANNUAL PHONE SUPPORT
Annual Phone support payments are now due. After much deliberation I have decided to keep phone support and simple queries by email at the $110 per annum. I reserve the right to charge an hourly rate if I consider the usage excessive. (I have never had to do this in the past). Checking data prior to BAS preparation etc, will be charged at my hourly rate. If you wish to subscribe to have phone support, then please complete the attached form, send with your cheque, or fax form and direct deposit to our bank account. I will then send you an invoice/receipt.
YOUR CURRENT INFORMATION
Can you please all either complete the relevant information on the phone support form, or email me the information, to allow me to email newsletter and information to you, if you wish to use this method. If you would like me to use email for contact with you, please advise of your current address, as many of you have changed you internet access in recent times. Also, quite a few have new mail addresses that have a number and a road address. I am keen to update my data base. If you wish to be removed from my data base, please advise that also.
WEB PAGE
Check the events calendar on our web page. www.Maelroan.com.au.
TRAINING DAYS
Pre-registration for these days is essential. You do not have to be a Phoenix client to attend, nor do you have to use Phoenix financial to use the Phoenix Farms programs.
Details of where I will be working and what group courses are available are on my web page www.Maelroan.com.au under calendar of events. You can also email or fax your interest and I can let you know what will be on where.
TIP FOR USE OF THUMB DRIVES, EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES etc.
It has been brought to my attention by my computer technical gurus that we must always use the “safely remove hardware” tab on the bottom right hand side of our main screen. Some devices write a mark on the device if you do not do this, and your data is lost to you as any further access is denied.
PHOENIX
Ag-Data have their long standing programs Phoenix Gateway, Phoenix Lite and Budgeting (as a stand alone product)
In recent time, Ag-Data have released new products.
Power budgets, Phoenix Farm Management and
Phoenix Farms – includes Cropping (paddock recording)
Livestock
Mapping
Weather (this is free with any Farms module)
There is integration between Gateway and the Farms software.
Quite a few clients are purchasing site licenses to allow other family members have access to the farm business data. This does not mean that everyone can enter data without strict procedures being in place.
Phoenix live is now being rolled out and may be a viable alternative to site licenses where it is appropriate that several members of the business need to enter data.
For more information, call or email for a demo package and pricing.
CHANGES TO DIESEL FUEL REBATES
On 1st January 2009 the government changed the on road diesel rebate. If you use the Phoenix program you need to upgrade to V5.03 to allow you to set up a new regime to cater for this change.
OTHER ACCOUNTING PACKAGES
Other accounting packages are trained – please call for further information
PAM
Training is available for this suite of programs
SQF1000 and SQF2000 (Quality Assurance)
At this point in time there are few changes required for SQF1000. There is a draft of an updated version that should be released some time this year. When this happens, those of you who have done their SQF1000 with me will receive advice of what you need to do.
If you have SQF2000 certification there are changes that you need to make prior to your next audit. If you require assistance with this upgrade please call.
WOOLORAMA
Please make enquiries or just say hello to us at our usual Site 1 on the oval at Woolorama on 6th & 7th March 2009.
If you see us parked anywhere, call in and have a “cuppa” and a chat.
Remember, we come to you.
Here’s to a healthy and prosperous 2009 for everyone.
Liz Alford
Phone 0428 910 122 Maelroan@bigpond.com
www.Maelroan.com.au
Fax 08 97312481
Published in: March 2009