There are a number of opportunities that come knocking everyday. Regardless of whether you're in school, tertiary education or starting a new business, there are always newer, better ways to take care of your day-to-day activities. However, for many people one of the biggest obstacles to achieving success is being unable (or unwilling) to adopt these changes into their lives. Being close-minded to change isn't going to help you achieve your goals. For example, if you're hoping to start up your own SME for a product or service, you would be forgiven for being overwhelmed with the amount of things you need to take care of before even opening your doors. However, a fatal flaw for many small businesses is the lack of preparation and delayed adoption of new technology to help facilitate growth and streamline administrative tasks, in order to foster an environment of creative thinking. Retaining an analogue, physical system for keeping track of your business' cashflow is one example of a time-consuming activity that can hinder productivity and hold your small company back from success. Rather than spend hours pouring over ledgers and receipts, it could be worth investigating small business accounting software, such as the CashManager range of products from Accomplish. The streamlined nature of these products means that entering data and maintaining records has never been easier. At a glance, it's entirely possible to see summaries and compile reports about the health of your business - facilitating quick thinking and decision making in order to help your company develop and grow in the future. By embracing change and adopting the latest technology into your business, you can help to stimulate growth, increase productivity and morale, and achieve the goals you set out for yourself and your company with ease.