Babies and business read more ►read less ▼
Many of you will know that I have a toddler, and as you can imagine, running a business with a little one running circles around you isn’t the easiest thing in the world to manage. But it is a situation which I wouldn’t change for the world, I love having the freedom to be able … Continue reading Babies and business
How an accountant can help you with business planning read more ►read less ▼
Planning and forecasting is at the heart of every business. It’s so easy to get caught up with the day-to-day, and before you know it, you’ve got to the end of the month, and you aren’t sure what’s coming in, you’re living hand to mouth and just surviving. This isn’t unusual for small business owners, … Continue reading How an accountant can help you with business planning
What is brand loyalty and why is it important to a business? read more ►read less ▼
Growing a business is impossible without customers or clients, and it’s something which is constantly on an entrepreneur’s mind, how to get new customers to bring in the money. But how many of us forget to think about the customers we already have? It’s easier to sell a product to an existing customer than trying … Continue reading What is brand loyalty and why is it important to a business?
Being creative can add up read more ►read less ▼
Many of my clients work in creative industries, by this, I mean writers, artists, designers, coaches or those that work in fashion, for example. Now, there is a stereotype when it comes to creatives and accounts, and that is that the two don’t mix. I’m not suggesting that ALL creatives are rubbish at doing their … Continue reading Being creative can add up
Every cloud has a silver lining read more ►read less ▼
There is so much buzz about ‘being in the cloud’ and getting your business online, but what does it actually mean? How does it relate to accounting? Is it relevant for me? What should I do? These are all questions which I have been asked recently, so here’s the bottom line. The cloud is good. … Continue reading Every cloud has a silver lining
7 ways to promote your business read more ►read less ▼
First of all, I want to say a huge thank you to Vikki for inviting me to guest blog for her this month. It came as a result of Vikki and I talking about the issues that her clients face, and one of them is that they would like to know more about how to … Continue reading 7 ways to promote your business
7 tips for effective team management read more ►read less ▼
Starting your own business is hard enough, but when it gets to the point where you have a team to manage and motivate, it can feel like the hardest thing in the world. If it’s something you have never done before, then it can be difficult to know what to do and what not to … Continue reading 7 tips for effective team management
Why employee engagement could be the key to success read more ►read less ▼
Generally, everyone’s mood is a little bit flat at this time of year, but as a small business owner, how much time and effort do you invest in trying to keep your employees happy all year round? Of course it is said that your employees are your most valuable asset, so the answer should be … Continue reading Why employee engagement could be the key to success
How to build the right team for your small business read more ►read less ▼
To take your business to the next level, then it’s important to have the right support in place. It takes time to build the right team who will be there to help you grow. It starts with hiring the right people, but then developing and training them and creating a team who will be with … Continue reading How to build the right team for your small business
How to grow your business without breaking the bank read more ►read less ▼
So your business is doing all right, ticking over quite nicely, and the money’s coming in. Which is great. Let’s face it, there are not many businesses that make the grade, so the fact that you’re doing ok is an achievement that shouldn’t be taken lightly. But perhaps that’s not enough. You don’t want to … Continue reading How to grow your business without breaking the bank