8 Ways to Save Time (and Money) in Your Business
We all look for ways to save time, business owners and non-owners alike. Every moment spent on admin or fixing mistakes is time that could be spent on business-building work. When time really is money, it is worth finding ways to reduce those tedious and repetitive tasks – and effective use of technology is the […]
Leadership Lessons – JUST FOR ME
There are thousands of books written about leadership. We have distilled some lessons from some of them into the acronym JUST FOR ME – nine things within your control to help you become a more effective leader. Just do it. So often we get in our own way of implementing our ideas. Stop limiting the […]
Protecting Business Relationships in a Time of Crisis
Maintaining strong relationships with clients, customers, suppliers and team members is a key part of business success, but in times of crisis it is easy to focus on your own issues and neglect those important connections. Here are a few tips on how to stay connected during difficult times – because you won’t get through […]
Strategic Alliance – the Benefits of Working Together
Your business may compete head-to-head with a number of other companies, but this doesn’t mean you have to treat ALL other businesses as if they are the competition. In fact, there are real benefits in creating strategic alliances with other like-minded organisations. When you look at the wider marketplace, you will see that there are […]
How does an accountant save you money?
Making a sustainable profit will typically be near the top of your list of goals as a business owner, and if you want to make the best margins, you need to keep 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 […]
Top 10 Time Wasters to Avoid
We all start out with the same 1,440 minutes each day, so why do some of us achieve so much more than others? How can we free up time to help lead a better business and ultimately achieve a happier life? The top 10 time wasters are, in no particular order: Lack of clear goals. […]
Setting Sales Targets
Setting sales targets for your business is standard practice for any aspirational, growing company. If you’re going to stretch the sales and marketing teams, it’s important to have clear, unambiguous targets for them to aim for. But what happens when a crisis hits? In uncertain times it’s more than likely that your pre-crisis sales targets […]
Are You Thinking of Buying a Business? Things to Consider
Buying an existing business can be a great alternative to starting your own, as some else has already done the hard work of getting is well established. It can also be an effective way to expand your existing business operations, especially if the business is similar or complementary to your own. What You Will Need […]
Challenges for Small Businesses Coping with Debt
Risk is part of running a business. You cannot easily plan for recession, natural disasters or other negative events, because if you take a too-cautious approach then you’ll never succeed. But sometimes the odds will go against you. If you find yourself unexpectedly further in debt than you would like, don’t panic. There are options […]
Surround Yourself with Champions
It is human nature to be influenced by the people in your inner circle. In fact, the odds of being successful are a lot higher if you surround yourself with people who are also successful. In a business context, consider very carefully the people and friends you associate with. Who plays a role in influencing […]