Contracting or freelancing requires you to wear a lot of hats. Relationship-building, keeping track of your time, marketing your skills and actually doing the work. But one of your priorities should also be establishing how you handle your money and setting the groundwork for good habits. Understand your deductions Before you start, it’s essential to […]
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Jan
Jan
There are certain items of equipment, machinery and hardware that are essential to the operation of your business – whether it’s the delivery van you use to run your home-delivery food service, or the high-end digital printer to run your print business. But when a critical business asset is required, should you buy this item […]
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Dec
Dec
Leading up to the holiday period, is your business cash flow in good health to carry you through? This time of year can be hard on small business. Make a plan early to ensure healthy cashflow over the holidays.
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Dec
Dec
What activities fill your ‘well of happiness’? Set aside time regularly to do those things that help you reduce stress, improve resilience, and restore energy. Happiness is essential to your success! #BetterBusiness
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Nov
Nov
You monitor your car’s dashboard to avoid running out of gas or blowing up your engine… but do you monitor your business’s dashboard? We can help you set up a dashboard to monitor the key things in your business #BetterBusiness #10Steps #KPIs
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Nov
Nov
Referrals are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to win new business. Strong networks create steady opportunities, and the return on investment can be enormous. The key is to be intentional and consistent about building and nurturing those networks. Five ways to maximise referrals from your networks: 1. Know the lifetime value of […]
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Oct
Oct
Strong leadership and culture are critical to building a better business. With over 40,000 hours of our lives spent working, the workplace should be a place where people feel valued and motivated, not drained or frustrated. So how do you know if your culture needs attention? Warning signs of a toxic workplace include: Lack of […]
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Oct
Oct
The right organisation structure allows your business to grow without creating bottlenecks. Done well, it makes your business more efficient and increases profits faster than revenue growth alone. Every business has ten departments: Shareholder Director Leadership Product / Service Development Operations Marketing Sales Finance HR Admin / IT Each department should have one clear leader. […]
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Oct
Oct
Make a plan You know what you want from your business; now it’s time to plan how to get it. Your business exists to serve you, not the other way around. A clear, simple plan links your personal goals with the actions and numbers your business must deliver. For example: if you need $100,000 per […]
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Oct
Oct
You can’t map a path to success without knowing your starting point. Yet many business owners rush into planning without taking a clear-eyed look at where they stand today. This step requires honesty. By understanding your true position, you’ll make better decisions and avoid surprises that can derail progress. Here are five questions to help […]