Feel like your business is stuck in a rut? Are you unable to solve a problem that you know will cost you in the long run? Struggling to navigate your way through a difficult time? It might not be financially tanking, and it might not be that your revenue stream is down; however, if you’re…
Making your business seem more significant than it actually is can go a long way in helping you secure larger clients. Appearing larger can help customers feel more secure when dealing with you and possibly give your voice or presence more authority. Exaggerating elements of your business regarding first impressions is easier than you might…
There are critical differences between having a hobby and running a business, and they mostly have to do with your tax, insurance and legal obligations. Understanding the characteristics of businesses and hobbies is essential to ensure you correctly determine your activities. Are You In Business? While there is no single, defining factor that determines whether…
Throughout the financial year, there may be periods where your business finds itself facing a recurring problem with its cashflow. Small businesses with cash flow issues may find themselves more at risk of failing or suffering significant financial hardship – during these critical times in the business landscape, this is not an ideal situation. Cash…
As businesses grow, you will inevitably need to create new roles and hire new staff. Adding a new member to your team is always challenging; when hiring someone to fill a new position, there is even more pressure to make the right call. Business owners who can allocate workplace responsibilities efficiently and logically stand to…
One of the most important decisions you must make before starting a business is in what structure your business will be operating under. This will be reflected in all facets of your business, so you should spend time understanding the implications of each structure before making a decision. Sole Proprietorship A sole proprietorship business structure…
With the end of the financial year approaching, now is the perfect time to conduct a business ‘health check’ so that you can come out at the start of the new financial year greatly improved and ready to go. Clients And Customers Client and customer loyalty is something all businesses should aim for, but if…
Family-run businesses form an essential part of the economy. Tradition, success, history, and their unique dynamic can create a thriving business that many may wish to see continue. However, as with any business, the conversation about succession and how to continue the business into the future needs to be had. With only 1 in 4…
Starting a partnership may be a high-yielding decision whether you are in the business game or setting your sights on a new business venture. A partnership business structure is an incorporated business with 2-20 owners. The individual owners work together to achieve the business’s goals, sharing responsibility and profits. In a partnership, control or management…
Creating a business is not an easy avenue to explore. It requires commitment, frequent planning, substantial financing and good business sense. However, not only do you have to think about the beginning of your new venture, but you also have to think about the company’s continued growth. To be a successful business, growth is the…