Navigating cash flow challenges
In the world of small businesses, positive cash flow is king. It’s the driving force that keeps your business engine running smoothly, covering all your liabilities. But what happens when …
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The importance of budgeting, forecasting, and setting goals for your business
If you’re like many business owners, you may find yourself struggling to understand what your finances mean or how you can use your financial information to make decisions for your …
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Marketing your business: where to start and how to make it easier
Marketing can feel like a daunting task for small business owners. If you’re new to the game, or maybe you’ve been in business for a while and just haven’t quite …
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Your Phone Habits: Are they the key to your success?
Let’s talk about your phone habits. It may not be a pleasant topic to discuss, but it does matter. How you use your phone can have a huge impact on …
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Tax Increase Considerations for Companies owned by Trusts
The income tax rate for Trusts is moving to 39% (from 33%) from 1st of April 2024, a significant increase for trusts. What if my Trust owns my Company? If you have …
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Unlocking the secrets to stellar customer service
Customer service is the heartbeat of any successful business. It’s the unsung hero that transforms a potential disaster into an opportunity, and a mere transaction into a lifelong relationship. In …
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The Power of Core Values in Business
As a business owner, you’re the architect of your business’s vision and culture. But in the hustle to develop products, chase sales, and keep the lights on, some of the …
Is the 4-Day Work Week for You? Pros, Cons and Tips
When was the last time you felt that you had a week’s worth of energy to pour into just four days of work? As COVID-19 has reshaped our work-life balance …
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The key to growing your business: unlock new customers and markets
For a business to thrive and grow, it essentially needs two things: a strategic plan and an ability to continually find new customers and tap into promising markets. Here’s how …
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Stop putting off the little things
As a business owner, you often find yourself pulled in different directions by competing responsibilities. It can feel daunting to classify tasks and tackle the most time-consuming ones first. But …
Why SME business owners wear superhero hats
How often do you feel like a superhero, taking on the world and tackling everything that comes your way? If you’re a small business owner, chances are it’s more often …
The Three Freedoms – Let your Business help you enjoy your desired lifestyle
Not living the lifestyle you imagined? One of goals is to help our clients to achieve the ‘Three Freedoms’; the financial, mind and time freedom to enjoy the lifestyle they …
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How do I adapt my small business strategy in the midst of a cost of living crisis?
So, we’re officially in the thick of a cost of living crisis. This presents a challenge for entrepreneurs and is a nerve-wracking time for many small business owners. If you’ve …
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Demystifying Inflation
Inflation – it’s a word that’s been on everyone’s lips recently. Expenses are on the rise, and our small business community is feeling it the most. Increased supply costs, a …
Business Update – 10 January 2024
Welcome to our first edition of the Weekly Business update for 2024 – stay in the know with some recent news updates relevant to business and the economy brought to …
The leap of hiring your first employee
When starting a business, you often wear all the hats – CEO, salesperson, marketer, and even janitor. But as your business grows, you’ll eventually hit a wall. There’s only so …
The benefits of outsourcing for small businesses
For small businesses in today’s competitive market, outsourcing can offer a range of advantages. Not only does it reduce costs and free up valuable time for owners to focus on …
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Managing work-life balance as a small business owner
As a small business owner, it can be incredibly difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The obligations and responsibilities of running your own business often take priority over any …
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How to unlock cash within your business
As a business owner, have you ever been caught short of cash? What if I told you that the solution to your cash flow woes might be hiding in plain …
Why online reviews matter
In today’s digital age, online reviews can make or break a small business. With the ease of access to social media and review websites, customers can easily voice their opinions …