Holiday cashflow for your small business

On November 8, 2019

Whether you’re heading into a holiday period, or just planning to take a break (and congratulations, because a healthy business means work-life balance), it’s important to keep your cash flow under control. This means pre-planning and being proactive. When you’re not in the office, there are still overheads and salaries that need to be sorted. […]

Dividends and paying yourself as a director

On September 20, 2019

As the director of a limited company, dividend payments are the usual way for you to take money out of the company – and see a financial return on your investment into the company. Dividends are payments made to the company’s shareholders when the business has made a profit. What’s not re-invested into the company […]

Automation can ease your business workload

On September 15, 2019

Small and medium-sized businesses are spending on average 120 hours a year on admin tasks, according to recent research into productivity at UK SMBs. If your people are spending 120 hours wading through tedious and unproductive admin, that’s bad for the business and for your overall efficiency. Fortunately, technology and software automation can go a […]

Employing casual workforce? Follow the rules

On May 26, 2019

Having access to a casual workforce can be a great way for your business to manage busy periods while keeping ongoing costs low. Before you jump at the opportunity, it is important to understand the rules. With the increasing casualisation of the workforce in Australia, there is a large and accessible pool of eager workers. […]

Documenting your sales process

On May 16, 2019

Businesses that follow a documented sales process generate more revenue. Prospective customers should receive the same service no matter which member of your sales team they deal with. A documented sales process ensures your sales team knows the correct process to follow; providing prospective customers with a consistent experience. It’s important to include your sales […]

Seven Rules to Tighten up your Accountability

On February 25, 2019

Most business owners understand that the only way to ensure something gets done is to document what is expected, assign it to the right person, and set a due date. But what do you do if the task isn’t done? What are the consequences of this inaction? Think back to your school days when you […]

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