Blog
Dealing with Uncertainty
9th April 2019
The only thing that is certain is that every business faces uncertainty!
The real challenge with uncertainty is to not throw in the towel at the first hurdle, and keep on going and believing in your business, even when you can’t see the immediate way ahead.
Tools for Growth
26th March 2019
Moving your business on to the next level, can feel a little overwhelming. All those ‘helpful’ systems, tools, tips and tricks out there, are enough to make your head spin!
Confucius once said, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated”, and the same can often be said for how business growth is approached.
The great news is, you don’t have to do it all - good business growth comes from doing just a few things but doing them well.
Are you taking care of your most valuable asset?
12th March 2019
What is the most important thing in your business?
(Hint: It isn't the accounts...)
Are you getting the bills paid?
26th February 2019
Managing your payment process, from invoicing to getting paid, ensures you have cash in the bank. Here are some steps for a simple process to help you ensure that you are paid in full and on time.
Are you taking care of the numbers?
12th February 2019
Owning a business can be slog, but it can also be joyful. Seeing money coming in is one of the rewards of your hard work. But it’s not only about the 'cash in the bank' column in a ledger. Taking care of your numbers means having a reliable book keeping system to record all your financial transactions.
Do you find it all a bit taxing?
29th January 2019
In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.
Yet, in all the uncertainty of running a business, the most certain aspect of it, taxation, often gets ignored, forgotten, or left to the last minute.
Are you taking care of your customers?
15th January 2019
Taking care of the relationship you have with your clients is the first step in encouraging your business to thrive.
You might know all about what you are selling, but are you paying attention to who are you selling to?
Tax Returns and Mince Pies - 2018 edition
24th December 2018
Christmas seems to start earlier and earlier every year.
But when did you start think about the other looming date that self-employed people have to take note of?
The Lucky 7s - steps to building your business plan
18th December 2018
Seven simple steps will help you achieve your goals.
The Lucky 7s - Talking to your team
5th December 2018
Setting goals yourself as the business owner is the best way to gain focus on your vision. Involving the people who are doing the work on a day-to-day basis not only gives you a working knowledge of whether your goals are realistic, but it can also mean that your team feel they have an important role to play in your business.
