Are you getting the most out of your business?
Why You Should be Benchmarking Your Business When you’re at the gym, what or who do you compare yourself against? Is it the fittest hottest person in the room who probably spends every waking moment there (and you wonder why you can’t achieve the same results with your perhaps 1 hour every…week?). Is it your […]
What is Cashflow
What is Cashflow? What Keeps YOU Up at Night? When people ask me what I do for a living, I used to tell them I’m a tax specialist (yawn), then the more blunt response from them would be “so you’re an accountant then” (double yawn) which is an almost immediate conversation-ender. But nowadays I say […]
7 tips to help your small business adjust for inflation
Inflation has ballooned worldwide in recent months, and there’s no question that small businesses are feeling the pinch. Supplies cost more, employees are hard to find, and your profits are shrinking. It’s undoubtedly challenging, but you can weather the storm with the following tips. 1. Study your data Your numbers are always helpful, but in […]
When the heat is on…..
Marketwatch has previously mentioned the Greek myth of Icarus. But to recap. Daedalus, Icarus’ father, was a skilled craftsman who had taken refuge on the island of Crete. Initially he was welcomed with open arms but that welcome soured. It was not easy to escape the island because the king, Minos, kept all ships under […]
Punch and Judy – 2022 version
Readers, particularly those of Marketwatch’s vintage, will be familiar with stories involving that staple of the British fetes and fairgrounds, the Punch and Judy show. As children’s’ entertainment goes, this is a pretty violent demonstration of the type of show put on in the 17th century. Mr Punch generally beats all and sundry with his […]
Time Blocking vs Time Boxing, other techniques, and how it all fits together
In a world with endless distractions, it’s no wonder that we find it difficult to complete tasks. Focus is hard to come by these days. This is especially true when you’re working from home. Household tasks that would otherwise be out of sight and out of mind are suddenly in your workspace. With that said, […]
5 ways to combat inflation
It seems that every news outlet is sounding the alarm about high inflation these days. While it might sound like it’s time to panic, you don’t have to. With a few adjustments, you can handily fight off inflation and possibly even benefit from the current economic climate. Read on to discover 5 ways you can […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Raise Your Prices
There comes a time for every small business to raise their prices. While it may seem scary, remember that it’s your job to keep prices fair, both for you and your customers. That means you have to charge prices that work for you and allow you to remain in business. Read on for six reasons […]
New clothes, old story
In 1837, the Danish storyteller, Hans Christian Andersen, wrote a tale about an emperor who was persuaded by a couple of smooth-talking types to acquire the most wonderful new clothes which were the best in his realm. They were also magical so, although his subjects could see them, he could not. But he was assured […]
How to keep your finances on track
When it comes to your finances, it’s a good idea to check in on your progress periodically, to see if any adjustments to your budget or changes in your habits are necessary. Even if you’ve set your budget for the year, you may learn a new strategy or have a priority come up suddenly that […]