7 Practical Tips to Trim Your Overhead Expenses
Every small business owner knows how challenging it is to cut down expenses without somehow compromising internal or external quality. Regardless of the nature of your business, the first step to reducing your overhead costs is to take the time to go through every single expense you have. Next, assess which ones are necessary for […]
Five Ways to Manage a Healthy Cash Flow
We cannot stress further the importance of properly managing your cash flow to ensure the smooth running of your business. However, in times of crisis such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this becomes more than important– managing your cash becomes a necessity for survival. If you are experiencing cash flow troubles, here are five things […]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
It is getting closer and closer to the most wonderful time of the year. Now most of you will be lucky enough to be invited to Christmas parties and receive Christmas gifts but what about the people throwing these exciting parties and giving you those lovely gifts, how does that affect them? Well you are […]
The Way to Retirement
There is no law on when you should retire or even a set retirement age because it all depends on each person’s individual circumstances. It is a very personal decision which depends on whether you can financially support your lifestyle to be able to retire, whether it be your time to retire or not, it […]
Pandemic Preparedness Tips for Your Business
The COVID-19 pandemic has caught most of us off guard. Who would’ve thought that the world would spend the year battling a virus? This unprecedented global crisis is a reminder that these business threats are very real and acts as a wake-up call for business leaders. Even if the scenario may seem far-fetched, it pays […]
4 Payment Options Your Small Business Should Consider
When customers make a buying decision, they’re not just considering the quality and price of your products or services, they’re also evaluating the ease and convenience of the whole buying process. As a business owner, you should offer different payment options to provide the best customer experience and to ensure you receive timely payments Here […]
Employee Share Scheme
Employee Share Schemes Employee Share Schemes (‘ESS’) what exactly are they and what do you do with them. We get a LOT of questions on ESS, some of the questions which we are asked frequently are “do I pay tax up-front?” or “when do I pay tax and how long can I defer it for?”. […]
Four great ways to get more leads for your business
It’s very rare these days that people just happen to find your business and become a client or customer with no work on your part. Your business has to grab people’s attention, turn curious visitors into leads and then convert those leads into sales. This means that the more solid leads you have, the greater […]
Creating your business to-do list
When you’re an entrepreneur, your to-do list is often long and constantly growing longer. There are an overwhelming number of things you need to do, and it can feel like they’re all urgent. In such cases, it’s easy to push important tasks to the side and focus on less-vital activities, but that often means you […]
The worst business advice to follow
When you’re a small business owner, you get used to people giving you advice. Sometimes you seek out their insights while other times they share whether you want them to or not. While the advice is almost always well-intended, it’s not always good. In fact, sometimes it’s downright awful. Here are some tips that well-meaning […]