How to create the perfect business plan in 10 steps – Pt 1
Every business needs a plan. Your business plan will keep you focused and help convince investors to lend you money. But how do you write the perfect business plan? Here are 10 steps to help you get it right. Why do you need a business plan? You may be wondering why you need a […]
Avoid These 5 Common Accounting Mistakes
We appreciate that as a business owner accounting may not be your favorite subject, however to be successful, it’s essential that you take your finances seriously. Below we highlight 5 common errors we see business owners make. Review these and if they sound familiar, maybe you should speak to your accountant to ensure you […]
No Brainer Ways To Improve Your Business Finances
In tough times all businesses are looking for ways they can improve their business finances, and rightfully so, poor finances can spell disaster! So if you’re like most small business owners, you spend the majority of your time managing daily operations, keeping customers happy, and looking for new ways to grow. Chances are […]
Tax Season Tips for Small Business Owners
Preparing for tax season is really a year-round endeavor. Tip number one for SMB owners is to update financials on a monthly basis, using a streamlined software or cloud-based system. This way, come tax time, everything you need is all in one place. And well organized SMBs are better positioned to minimize their […]
10 ways your accountant can boost your profits
If your business is not generating the amount of profit you want, have you considered having a chat to your accountant, they can review your business and identify several ways to improve your bottom line. Let’s face it when you run your own business it’s too easy to miss opportunities to reduce […]
6 bold moves to grow your business
Growing a thriving business is not easy, it takes time, discipline, and hard work — there are no shortcuts. To achieve success you need a structured, disciplined approach, one that takes account of your business and your personality to ensure you focus your efforts on the right areas. Check out our 6 bold […]
Grow your business: 10-step checklist
Your business is up and running and you understand what works and what doesn’t. Now you’re ready to take a step back and be strategic about how – and when – to grow your business. 10 steps for business growth Seeing an opportunity for business growth can be exciting. But turning your […]
Big business growth strategies for your SME
Do you want to grow your business to be big one day? If so check out these 5 top tips to grow your business. 1. Market segmentation/ Targeting Market segmentation or targeting is simply picking a specific group of customers to focus your sales and marketing activity on. This also means you […]
Seven digital marketing strategies for your business
Marketing online can be a daunting prospect. Facebook, Twitter, websites, viral campaigns, Google+, email, blogs – there’s a lot to consider. So here’s what you really need to know about digital marketing. 1. Learn by example Like any aspect of running a small business, digital marketing is all about effort – the more […]
Does your business need a mobile site?
Mobile internet usage isn’t a trend, but a reality. Your customers live in a mobile world and expect it to be easy to find your product or service across devices. Find out more about why your business needs a mobile site and whether to consider a mobile app too. First impressions are important […]
