What’s the Biggest Finance-related Problem Keeping Small Business Owners Awake at Night?

The biggest finance-related worry for small business leaders is managing cash flow.  Nearly three-quarters of those surveyed cite this issue – as a key concern.  There are five key issues affecting small business owners the most:

Managing cash flow
Being as tax efficient as possible
Understanding the profitability of the business
Not having an up to date picture of business performance
Raising finance …

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Want To Know If You Are Being Ripped Off By Your Accountant? 5 Easy Questions… (cont.)

Question 1
Does your accountant ask to meet to about your goals and the results needed to live the life you want –  at least once a year, but  preferably more often?

Some accountants are excellent at providing advice and some are scared of doing so.  Sometimes this is because of a lack of perceived knowledge/value, or sometimes this …

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Want To Know If You Are Being Ripped Off By Your Accountant? 5 Easy Questions…

Having a great accountant is critical to every business

Having a great accountant is critical to every business.  Sadly, small business owners are quick to choose an accountant without checking the different ways they can help their business or their knowledge of your industry.

Getting the right accountant means you can focus on running the company and make well-informed decisions based on …

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Business Competencies & Values – How These Can Affect the Numbers (continued…)

Why do sound business values help you achieve freedom in your business?

I mentioned in the previous article how Business Competencies and Business values have direct impact on the financial results you achieve.  Business competencies tie in to the acronym LUCK, which connects with the qualities needed most to be a successful CEO of your …

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Business Competencies & Values – How These Can Affect the Numbers

How do you keep your business sustainable? Of course there is more to it then LUCK – check out how this acronym can help create positive results in your business.

Business Competencies and Business values have direct impact on the financial results you achieve. These aspects are interrelated with both the Profit you earn and the long …

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Slow Payers? 10 Mindset Changes And Top Tips To Get Paid Quicker

As a part time CFO (Chief Financial Officer) for small/ medium businesses, I meet people who struggle with dealing with slow paying debtors. The  extra time needed to chase up people who should have already paid, although both frustrating and inefficient, is a critical process for the overall success of a business, solopreneur or contractor.

Left alone, …

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How can SWOT and PESTE help you in your business?

Working through a SWOT & PESTE Analysis enables you to brainstorm with your team/advisors and focuses on the areas which are critically important to change or improve in your business.

Brainstorming these in the planning phases of new projects creates discussion and assists with setting strategic and operational goals. Want team buy in on your goals? Get your team to take …

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Business Leadership Programme (BLP) Update

Transform your business in six months.  The Love to Grow Business Leadership Programme  is a unique, practical and results-driven programme, perfect for business owners or managers who want to take their business to the next level.  More info

Auckland

We’re celebrating the Graduation of the Auckland Business Leadership Programme Totara Class on 1st March 2016.  We’re very proud of the …

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