Business tips: Getting in control of your spending

Business tips: Getting in control of your spending

Keeping the business in a positive cashflow position is vital. But you can only do this if your cash inflows (sales revenues and other income) outweigh your cash outflows (overheads, supplier costs and other liabilities like tax costs or loan repayments). One way to...
Dealing with uncertainty – tips for business owners

Dealing with uncertainty – tips for business owners

Whether you’re in full lockdown, restricted trading conditions or adjusting to a ‘new normal’, there’s still real uncertainty for business owners. We’re trading in challenging times at present. And knowing what step to take next is a key worry. We know...
Why you need to take a break from your business

Why you need to take a break from your business

Running your own business takes up most of your time, as an owner – and finding a window in your diary to take a break can be tricky. But having a proper holiday away from the stresses and worries of the business can be incredibly beneficial – helping you to come back...
What is employee engagement and why does it matter?

What is employee engagement and why does it matter?

An engaged employee is a team member who is fully absorbed by and enthusiastic about their work, and who takes positive action to further a company’s reputation and interests and achieve their goals. More importantly, what does a disengaged team member look like? The...