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We’re now four months into the new tax year. For many small business owners, this is a critical time. The initial rush of the new financial year has passed, and it’s the perfect moment to take stock of where your business stands.
15 Aug 24

Business Progress Assessments: Are You on Track?

We’re now four months into the new tax year. For many small business owners, this is a critical time and not to start a round of business progress assessments. The initial rush of the new financial year has passed, and it’s the perfect moment to take stock of where your business stands. Winter is behind […]
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By setting SMART goals, you can create a roadmap for your professional growth
16 May 24

Master SMART Goals to Elevate Your Business

Setting SMART goals and having a clear roadmap is indispensable in today’s dynamic business landscape. Explore how the SMART framework can serve as a catalyst to propel you to unprecedented heights of success. UNDERSTANDING SMART GOALS Setting goals is the cornerstone of success for small business owners. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, […]
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Accountants have an in-depth understanding of financial management, tax laws, and other financial regulations, which can be crucial in developing a solid business.
14 Feb 23

4 ways an accountant can help you.

Small businesses are the backbone of many economies, providing goods, services, and employment to local communities. As a small business owner, you’re likely to face many challenges and obstacles. Least of all, you’ll need to manage your finances, taxes, and other accounting-related tasks. This is where an accountant can come in handy. They can offer […]
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30 Sep 22

Unravelling Four Myths About Business Cash Flow

Running your own business can be exciting and rewarding but often presents its fair share of stress.  Often called the “silent killer” poor cash flow is one issue that causes more businesses to cease trading than anything else.   If you’re concerned with your cash flow, I’m about to share some practical advice to help you […]
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More recently, biometric data, such as fingerprint or thumbprint scans, are being  used to verify someone’s identity.
23 Aug 21

13 small-business cyber-security tips

Updated: August 2021 If you own a small-business and think data-security is unavoidable, this article provides 13 small-business cyber-security-tips. Do you fear being hacked or losing customers’ personal information?  If you answered yes, you’re certainly not alone. 1. Norton’s Cyber Security Findings Norton’s 6th annual Cyber Safety Insights Report highlighted an alarming statistic.  It found […]
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5 Ways to Boost Your Cash Flow
27 May 20

Budgeting and Forecasting Process Roadmap

Can your business succeed without a budgeting and forecasting process?  The answer is…probably, yes.   Good budgeting and forecasting processes are two important steps to skilfully run your business and achieve your financial goals.   The recent COVID-19 pandemic has put many businesses under significant financial pressure.  Here are nine ways to help you develop a simple […]
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Business partners
25 Mar 19

Considering Bringing On A New Business Partner?

There are myriad reasons why you might want to introduce a new business partner.  Among these reasons are: You may be planning to retire; They’d provide additional funds to expand the business; They may bring skills and experience that you don’t have; You want to share the workload. It’s a big step, particularly if you […]
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small business accountant
26 Feb 19

9 Questions to Ask A Small Business Accountant

This article will discuss the difference between bookkeepers, chartered accountants and small business accountants and how to recognise when you need one. It will also suggest nine questions you should ask them when you’re interviewing them. Do you want to run your business properly but small business accounting scares the living daylights out of you? […]
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