Which video conferencing app is right for you?
There’s no denying the importance of face time—or the competitive advantage businesses enjoy when they can video chat with colleagues, remote workers, and clients from anywhere in the world. Video conferencing apps increase productivity and save time in innumerable ways. They reduce travel time for business meetings, optimize meeting attendance, and allow those in different […]
Save time with appointment booking apps
Appointment booking apps like other time saving apps, are a huge help to busy small business owners. Put an end to time-wasting telephone tag and those endless back and forth emails with any of these 4 popular scheduling apps. Calendly Calendly is a popular app for consultants, coaches, solopreneurs, freelancers and other professionals who regularly book […]
What is a business credit score and how to improve yours
Every business has a credit score, which tells lenders and suppliers how good you are at paying debts. Find out how to use credit scores to your advantage, and how to keep yours healthy. What does a business credit score say? A good credit score means that you’re quick to pay bills and debts, so […]
Simplify Your Real Estate Accounting
Real Estate Accounting can be complex, whether you run a real estate agency or manage properties for clients. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Re-Leased, a cloud-based property management software company shares some tips for making it easier. Well-managed real estate accounting is vital Working in real estate means dealing with large sums […]
Improving Cashflow: How to get paid faster
Maintaining positive Cashflow can be challenging for small businesses, whether you’re just starting out or have been running your company for years. The difficulty often comes down to waiting for clients to pay their invoices. One or two chronic late payers cost valuable time and money when you have to chase them down; if reliable […]
Franchise Accounting Tips
Franchises come with many built-in advantages. But there are also some extra risks that you don’t get with a traditional small business. Good Franchise Accounting will help you avoid the pitfalls and make the most of the opportunities. Let’s start with the advantages A franchise is sometimes called a business in a box. It’s built […]
Questions to ask before buying a franchise
Franchises are built on proven concepts, with market-tested products, and they often come with business systems that make admin straightforward. There’s a lot to like. But there are also risks to consider. Here’s how to check if a franchise is right for you. Franchise reality check A good franchise can take some of the guesswork […]
5 reasons to join a franchise
If you’ve got the entrepreneurial spirit but aren’t ready to start up your own business, you might want to consider a franchise. A franchised business can offer the best of all worlds: the opportunity to work for yourself, earn a profit quickly, and enjoy a high long term success rate. Read on for 5 more […]
Upcoming changes to weekend and public holiday penalty rates
We recently wrote a blog outlining upcoming changes to weekend and public holiday penalty rates for full time and part time workers in the retail and food industry. You can read the full article here. There are now firm deadlines as to when these rate changes will be implemented. We have outlined these below. […]
How to set your small business payment terms
Healthy cash flow is important for any business, but particularly for small business owners in those first few “make it or break it” years. Business owners who set clear payment terms with their customers, invoice quickly, and follow up on late payment can avoid the dreaded cash flow crunch that can quickly put them out […]