Growing businesses need people. You only have 1 pair of hands and unless you want to spend all of your time bogged down in admin and firefighting problems, you will need people (whether employees or subcontractors) to do all of the things that you either do not have time to do or [...]
Some businesses find it easy to find customers, they're tripping over the work and can’t cope with the amount they have, but many find it difficult and the biggest worry is where is the next customer coming from. One of the reasons for this is that most of the people that [...]
Ignore us at your peril I was at a seminar recently, given by a Marketing “Guru” and he was pitching his take on how to get rich, which involved learning how to become an expert public speaker, achieved, in part, by buying and attending the course he was selling. And while [...]
You may be surprised that many accountants are not great at communicating. We frequently hear stories about the broken relationship business owners have with their accountants and the root of this relationship break down is poor communication. They say that assumption is the mother of all Screw-Ups, and that is exactly [...]
If you have run a business for any length of time, then you will have accumulated recurring costs, often without realising it. These aren’t necessarily huge expenses which are clearly visible from your statements, but rather they are smaller, regular costs that often go unnoticed and can add up to significant [...]
This month is all about the cash problem; we will give you some great insight and advice on how to manage your cash flow. Cash is like oxygen for a business; you will always need a source of it to keep you going. With our simple must-haves, you’ll have the right [...]
Ever dreamed of starting a family business or considered investing in a franchise opportunity with friends? Businesses owned and operated by families can have incredible staying power. Volkswagen, Samsung, and Nike - all family-owned companies - are among the world’s most successful, leading brands. It can be fun and rewarding to [...]
It’s been said that a business partnership is a lot like a marriage, and the comparison holds when things go skewed: the end of a partnership is a lot like divorce. Solicitors will be involved, and assets will need to be divided. However, a separation need not be overly dramatic or [...]
Eighty per cent of staff turnover is caused by bad hiring decisions, according to the Harvard Business Review. There are many reasons why your staff turnover is high and finding these snags in your recruitment process is the key to reducing this. The most frequent reason is lack of personal development; [...]
This month is all about the people problem; we will give you some great insight and advice on how recruiting and managing good people is vital for your business’s growth. Effective recruitment is crucial for your business, and with these simple must-haves, you’ll have a highly qualified team that can progress [...]
