As we edge ever closer towards a completely cashless society, credit cards are becoming more and more necessary. Business credit cards are also enormously helpful for bookkeeping, payment protection and emergency funds. So long as you manage your account well, a business credit card can really help you to manage your cash flow more effectively …
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Most entrepreneurs are all too familiar with the rather depressing failure rate of startup businesses; research by Investopedia found that 50% fail by their fifth year. The same study found that one of the top reasons for this was that money simply ran out. In order to protect your startup, you need to keep a …
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Choosing a great accountant is one of the best investments you can make for your business. A quality accountant can do much more than save you money on your tax bill – although of course, that’s important too. A professional accountant is a strategic business partner who can provide shrewd insight into your financial situation …
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There are very few people who would consider an economic downturn to be good news, but tough economic times are particularly difficult for startup business owners. Unlike well-established businesses, startups lack coping mechanisms and support systems; the safety net is much thinner. However, hard times don’t have to prove fatal to your startup business. If …
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Maintaining a productive relationship with your customers can go a long way in boosting your profit. Updating your offer will significantly contribute to that goal. After its initial success, your business can take steps to drive more sales and attract new customers. From improving your offer to creating a loyal customer base, here are five …
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It’s the age-old debate: cash flow or profit? Whilst the two are undoubtedly related, they are certainly not the same thing and business owners must often sacrifice one at the expense of the other. In the long term, a business needs both positive cash flow and profits to continue operation, but which one should entrepreneurs …
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As a small business owner, you always have a million-and-one things to think about. It can be difficult to stay on top of the numbers and know which ones matter when it comes to the financial health of your business. However, it’s essential that you know whether you’re operating at a profit or not. Burying …
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It seems like everyday we hear about another industry being threatened by the advancements in technology, but is accounting one of them? Cloud based accounting software certainly has risen in popularity in recent years, but Quickbooks and Xero are no replacement for living, breathing professionals – and here’s why… Location Freedom Before we dive into …
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As a small business owner, it’s important to differentiate yourself from the competition, but doing so often comes at a hefty cost. According to the Small Business Administration, just below half of all small businesses survive for five years and just one in three stay afloat for over a decade. The importance of being financially …
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Systems run businesses. But like anything else, they require constant maintenance since there’s no such thing as a perfect system. Systems fail all the time. It’s not a comforting thought, but it’s the truth. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t fix, optimise, or change them. Have a look at the following problems that are …
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