The value of linking your business bank account to accounting software
If you haven’t yet connected your business bank account to your accounting software, you may want to reconsider. Doing so makes it easier to manage your cashflow and make better decisions.…
The essential guide to mitigating risk with insurance
Insurance plays a vital role in safeguarding businesses — transferring financial risks to a third party, and making sure a business remains resilient in the face of uncertainties. Running a business…
Setting up cashflow warning triggers
Every business will have a particular way of tracking and measuring how their business is performing. If you can identify when key indicators deteriorate to a level that causes concern, you can…
Planning ahead in a year of uncertainty
When you’re running a business, it can be tough to deal with unforeseen circumstances — and we’ve had our fair share recently, from global health crises to elections to social unrest and…
Steps to building a sustainable business
The obvious benefit of going green is that you’re helping to save the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. But there are also sensible business benefits to running a sustainable…
Planning an effective social media strategy
Social media can be an effective and efficient way for your business to reach current and prospective customers. These tips will help you fast track your brand’s social media presence and achieve tangible…
Options when funding growth
As businesses grow, they often need to raise extra capital or funding. The first task is to clearly define the reasons you need extra capital. Once you’ve done that, you’ll have…
Maximize the value of your business before selling
Whether you’ve already found the right buyer, are looking to list your business for sale, or you’re handing it over to family, you’ll want to increase the price as much as…
Six sources of business funding
When starting a new business, securing the right amount of funding is one of the most critical steps in turning your idea into a reality. Before you can seek funding, it’s…
