Foresiight News & Blog
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How Rising Diesel Prices Are Squeezing Australian Landscape Suppliers – and What Better Systems Can Do About It
Diesel costs are flowing straight into bulk haulage, supplier pricing, and delivery margins across Australia’s trade supplies market. For landscape yards and other heavy-goods businesses, visibility over freight and fuel recovery matters more than ever.
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Introducing the AI Productivity Suite in ProfiitPlus
Artificial intelligence is no longer just something for large enterprises or future-focused experiments. For many Australian retailers, distributors, and trade-supply focused businesses, the real opportunity is much simpler: using AI productivity tools to reduce manual handling, speed up routine tasks, and help staff get more done with less effort. That is exactly what the new…
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ProfiitPlus Integrated SMS
SMS is a powerful way to stay connected with your customers. ProfiitPlus Integrated SMS allows you to send messages directly from key areas of the system, making communication quick, seamless, and effortless. SMS features Below are some of the key areas where SMS can be sent. There are also many additional areas within the system…
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Fasteners: How to Keep Margins Strong When You’re Managing Thousands of Nuts, Bolts & Screws
If you run a fasteners business in Australia, you already know the reality: customers expect you to have the exact nut, bolt, screw, anchor, rivet, or threaded rod they need – right now, at the right price, and in the right unit (each, pack, box, or carton). Your range is deep, your SKUs are endless,…
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What’s New in Alchemii v5: Smarter Features for 2026
Over the festive season, we kept the momentum going with Alchemii Version 5, rolling out even more enhancements. Since its launch in August, we’ve continued to add new features and practical improvements based on how you use the system. You asked, and we listened. These latest updates focus on streamlining everyday tasks, saving time, and giving…
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Mastering Product Variations: Simplifying Inventory Control Through Automation
For many ProfiitPlus & Alchemii users, working with product variations is already part of your daily operations. However, creating these variations doesn’t need to be time consuming. While the system already allows you to manage product variations effectively, a new feature coming soon in ProfiitPlus v5.04 and Alchemii v5.04 will automate and significantly streamline the…
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What’s New in ProfiitPlus v5: Smarter Features for 2026
Over the festive season, we kept the momentum going with ProfiitPlus Version 5, rolling out even more enhancements. This is the third installment in our series of posts about ProfiitPlus v5. If you missed the first two, you can catch up here:ProfiitPlus Version 5 Launching SoonProfiitPlus Version 5 is here! Since its launch in August, we’ve…
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Landscape supplies: selling by weight vs volume (tonnes vs m³)
Should you sell bulk landscape supplies by volume (m³) or weight (tonnes)? Here’s a practical comparison, when to use both, and how price breaks and compliance fit in.
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ERP software for mower and outdoor power equipment stores in Australia – what it really means
If you run a mower or outdoor power equipment (OPE) store in Australia, you already know your business is not “just retail”. Yes, you sell at the counter – but you also manage seasonal demand, thousands of parts, workshop jobs, warranties, and high value equipment that needs traceability. That is where ERP comes in. ERP…
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Know Your Backup
How well do you know your backup routine? Is your business sufficiently protected against data loss? Simply backing up your data isn’t enough – do you review and monitor your backups and take a backup off-site? A good functioning backup allows a business owner or manager to have peace of mind. It’s important to know…
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Smarter Stock Management for Auto Parts Stores: How Good Systems Drive Profit and Growth
Effective stock management for auto parts stores can make or break profitability. This guide explains the best inventory practices, common challenges, and how ProfiitPlus helps retailers and wholesalers manage stock smarter.
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ProfiitPlus Version 5 is here!
We are excited to announce the general release of ProfiitPlus v5 🎉 Built on the same trusted ProfiitPlus platform you already know – no steep learning curve required. Simply start with the features that make most sense for your business now and explore more as your needs grow. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to bring you…
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Important Super Changes from July 2026 – What You Need to Do
From 1 July 2026, two major changes will affect all Australian employers: To help you prepare, our trusted partner Lightning Payroll is already fully compliant with these changes. Their software supports Payday Super today and, as an ATO Gold-certified SuperStream provider, enables employers to report and pay super directly without relying on an external clearing house….
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Supplier Prepayments
Prepayments are used to record payments made to suppliers where an invoice will be supplied in the future. Accounts Payable | Payments | Enter/amend Prepayments You can continue to add multiple payments, once finished select Process Now. Click Yes to indicate you have finished the prepayment batch, view the journal & print if required and click…
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Microsoft Power BI reporting for ProfiitPlus and Alchemii
Looking for a clearer picture of your business? Now you can transform your key data into clear, visual insights — from top customer lists to staff performance, sales trends, or stock movement. All in dynamic graphs and charts. Power BI for ProfiitPlus & Alchemii – Smarter Reporting Made Simple We’re excited to offer an easy…
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Stay One Step Ahead with Xstra & XACCESS MFA Protection
Foresiight partners with XSTRA to ensure secure and dependable cloud hosting for your business. Check out the below article from the XSTRA team to learn about the evolving threats to Aussie businesses, and how XSTRA are staying one step ahead. Cyber threats facing Australian businesses At XSTRA, we take your security seriously above all else. In…
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A New Generation Is Coming: ProfiitPlus Version 5 – Launching Soon!
Level up your business with advanced new features & functionality The new ProfiitPlus Version 5 is almost here! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to bring you exciting updates! Brand New Sales Document Manager The new Sales Document Manager centralises and organises all your Invoices, Orders, Jobs and Quotes – making them easy to access and update. …
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Creating an Invoice or Credit in Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable invoices are used for entry of non-stock invoices and credits, the detail lines are allocated to General Ledger codes. These transactions can be transaction matched to another invoice or credit or allocated in a payment run. You may want to consult your accountant/bookkeeper regarding General Ledger accounts to be used when creating Invoices/Credits…
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EOFY Training & Consultancy – Book Now Before Spots Run Out!
End of Financial Year is a busy period in every business and to ensure everyone is able to obtain the training and consultancy they need, we are now taking bookings for limited end of year training sessions over the June/July period. Personalised one-on-one training sessions start from just $215 + GST and can cover any EOFY…
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Are you ready for June 30?
Top tips for end of financial year Our team has compiled a handy list of tasks, reports and checks to help you prepare for end of financial year. If you’d like some 1-on-1 assistance with your EOFY, you can book a training session with a Foresiight Consultant. Things you can do NOW ✔️ Review Open…
