Foresiight News & Blog
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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. 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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Landscape supplies: selling by weight vs volume (tonnes vs mÂł)
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!Â
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 and ProfiitPlus
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. What is Power BI? Microsoft Power BI is a business analytics tool developed by Microsoft that enables…
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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!Â
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…
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Support Help Desk: Here’s Everything You Need to Know to get Expert Advice
Whether you’re a new customer or have been with our Foresiight family for years, our Support Team is here to help you every step of the way. In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know to help our friendly Support Team solve your requests, including how to lodge a ticket, what information to…
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Helpful Tips for Stocktaking
Here are some helpful hints and reminders to make all that counting worthwhile. What is the difference between Interim and Full Stocktakes? Interim Stocktake – will adjust only items that are counted.Full Stocktake – will adjust all items. Items with a quantity on hand, but no count entered, will be adjusted back to zero. Always take a database backup…
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Our Town Fencing & Foresiight – Celebrating 20 Years Together!
🎉 Celebrating 20 Years Together! 🎉 This year marks two decades of partnership between Foresiight and Our Town Fencing. We’re proud to support their growth with reliable business management solutions—and grateful for the trust and collaboration over the years. Here’s to continued success! 🙌
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Paperless Office – Reduce Filing, Save Time & Money
Sick of filing paper documents? It’s time to go paperless! Why Go Paperless? Save money by eliminating the cost of printing. Save time by retrieving documents with a single click without time spent shuffling through filing cabinets. Do your bit to help reduce your environmental footprint and reduce stationary costs. The Paperless Office add-on provides a…
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Stocktaking with your StockMate Device
From the StockMate main menu, select Stocktakes. On this screen the active field is Scan Barcode, you can scan your item or enter the barcode manually here. If the item is found in the database then the description will be displayed. From here you can enter the stock count. Select the Save button to add the…
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Take Control of your stock
Don’t waste time on paper-based stocktakes, or stuck behind a counter checking stock availability & pricing! If you haven’t incorporated mobile stock control into your business, you are missing out on time (and money) saving opportunities every day. Save time stocktaking, receiving stock, and filling out purchase orders and sales invoices. StockMate Standard Foresiight’s entry-level…
