Improve your work-life balance

Achieve a Better Work-Life Balance Maintaining a healthy work-life balance can be challenging, especially during busy periods. Here are some tips to help you achieve it year-round: Running a small business can be rewarding but also overwhelming, with long hours and often no weekends off. If you’re feeling the strain, we can help by streamlining […]

Safe Guarding Your Employees and Customers

Worldwide, approximately 340 million occupational accidents and 160 million work-related illnesses occur annually, presenting alarming statistics for business proprietors. As an employer and business owner, ensuring the safety of your workforce and clientele is paramount. Failing to do so can have significant ramifications. In the unfortunate event of an employee or customer sustaining an injury […]

Keeping your employees and customers safe

Globally, an estimated 340 million occupational accidents and 160 million instances of work-related illnesses occur each year, presenting significant concerns for business proprietors. As an employer and business owner, it is incumbent upon you to ensure the safety of your workforce, as the ramifications of neglecting this responsibility can be substantial. In the unfortunate event […]

Tax Planning helps you do more with your money

Strategic tax planning is essential for small businesses looking to efficiently manage their finances and legally minimise tax liability. It involves proactively planning ahead to ensure you only pay the taxes you owe, and no more. Working with your tax adviser, you can identify potential deductions, credits, exemptions, and strategies to optimise your tax position. […]

Mastering the Art of Humor in Marketing and Brand Identity

In the world of branding, professionalism, trustworthiness, and competence are paramount. However, there’s a growing acknowledgment of the power of humor in marketing, communications, and shaping a brand’s identity. Are we suggesting businesses should start cracking jokes in their marketing strategies? Absolutely. In fact, humor isn’t just a suggestion; it’s backed by the latest consumer […]

Mastering the art of networking: strategies to excel in building connections

Running a business can be challenging, but the journey doesn’t have to be solitary. Whether you’re a founder, owner-manager, or CEO, navigating the entrepreneurial path is made easier through networking with peers, fostering connections, and uncovering new business prospects. Enhancing your networking prowess involves becoming an integral part of the broader business community. It’s not […]

How to prepare your business for an audit

Getting ready for an audit is unlikely to be one of your favourite things to do as a business owner. But being prepared, organised and ready can take some of the pain out of an audit. Planning for your audit helps your auditor get their job done more quickly, and also means there’s minimal disruption […]

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Business Owner’s Guide

It’s a common struggle and we probably don’t talk about it. Imposter Syndrome affects individuals from all walks of life, including business owners. It’s characterised by a persistent feeling of inadequacy, despite evidence of your competence and accomplishments. A Harvard Business Review study found that nearly 70% of entrepreneurs have experienced imposter syndrome at some […]

Review your expenses – and save yourself money!

Running a business will always mean incurring certain expenses, or ‘spend’. Whether you’re a large family business or a small fledgling startup, there will be costs, overheads and supplier bills that mount up – and these expenses will gradually chip away at your cash position, making it more difficult to grow and make a profit. […]

How does an accountant save you money?

Turning a profit will be high on your list of goals as a business owner. And if you want to generate the best margins, that means keeping an eye on the money that’s going out of the business, as well as what’s coming in. So, how can your accountant help with this? The days when […]