Practical advice for running an association

Going digital

Society software data security: 10 questions to ask before you sign up

Before you put years of member records and accounts into any software, ask these ten questions about data security, backups, access and exit. Plain answers, no jargon.

11 October 2026 · 5 min read

Going digital

Six Excel limitations that quietly hurt your society accounts

Excel is a fine start for a small association, but it hides problems as you grow. Learn the six limitations that cause missing money, duplicate bills and audit headaches.

11 October 2026 · 5 min read

Going digital

Letting members check their dues online: what changes for your society

When members can check their dues online, phone calls drop and disputes shrink. Here is how online dues viewing works, what members see, and how to roll it out smoothly.

11 October 2026 · 5 min read

Going digital

How to convince your committee to go digital without a fight

Some committee members love the old ledger and distrust software. Here is how to address their real worries, build a fair proposal and get a clear yes at the next meeting.

11 October 2026 · 5 min read

Going digital

Smooth committee handover: why digital records make the change easy

When a new committee takes over, missing ledgers and unclear balances cause months of confusion. Learn how digital records make handover clean, with a checklist for both teams.

11 October 2026 · 5 min read