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- Seven Effective Strategies for Small Business GrowthIn the dynamic world of business, growth is essential for sustained success and business growth. As a small business owner, you have seven powerful levers at your disposal to drive growth. In this article, we delve into these strategies that encompass both sales expansion and cost reduction. By implementing these tactics, you can optimise your…
- Drive Business Growth with Effective Reporting and AccountabilityAs a growing business, measuring performance and achieving growth requires a solid framework of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). However, it’s crucial to go beyond measuring KPIs and ensure reflection, discussion, and accountability. In this article, we present a simple and effective way to link KPIs to a reporting and accountability framework, empowering your business to…
- Unlocking Business Success: Harnessing the Power of Forecasts for Growing BusinessesAs business owners, we’re accustomed to checking the weather forecast before making weekend plans. But have you considered the importance of forecasting in your business? In this article, we’ll explore how a comprehensive business forecast can provide valuable insights, empowering you to make informed decisions for sustainable growth and business success. The Power of Business…
- Regain Control of Your Business with Three Essential Tools for GrowthAs a business owner, regaining control of your business is crucial for sustainable growth and personal well-being. The constant work hours, increasing stress, and impact on personal life can be overwhelming. In this article, we’ll explore three essential tools that can help you regain control, achieve financial and time freedom, and set your business on…
- 2023 Federal Budget HighlightsThe Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2023 Federal Budget on 9 May 2023. The following is a list of highlights from a tax and superannuation perspective. Businesses Individuals Multinationals Superannuation Tax administration GST and indirect taxes If you would like to know more information about any of these measures, please do not hesitate…
- Do you feel like a slave to your business?Feeling like a slave to your business implies the loss of control; thinking that you need to be available to your customers 24/7 and that your team can’t cope without you. It can also imply a victim mentality – that this is just what it’s like to be a business owner and that it’s not…
- Our Quarterly Coaching serviceOwning your own business is hard work and can often make you feel unsupported. Quarterly Coaching will provide you with accountability and support to keep you on target towards achieving the goals you’ve set in your business plan. We will ensure your business plan remains a living, working document and is a filter through which…
- Defining a great day’s workWe all have those days when we leave work feeling like we haven’t achieved anything that day. Then there are the days when you absolutely nail your work and feel like you’ve accomplished everything. While we can’t eliminate those bad days completely, we can apply principles to limit the number of bad days and ensure…
- The difference between directing and leadingThere are 10 departments in every business, no matter how small. These are: Many business owners control multiple departments. Imagine each department has a hat – worn by the single leader of each department. Many business owners wear multiple hats. The secret to the success of your organisation structure is to understand the key differences…
- Increasing your stock turn in a slow-moving economyIf you sell stock or inventory, it’s essential you understand stock turn and how to increase it. Obsolete, or ‘dead’ stock will harm your cashflow and your ability to increase profit, particularly in a slower-moving economy. The longer stock takes to sell, the longer you have your cash tied up in the stock before it…
- Smart strategies to control your cashCashflow is confidence – the more you have, the better! Try the below strategies to help take control of your cashflow: Talk to us about strategies you can implement to get the cash flowing in your business. “You must gain control over your money, or the lack of it will forever control you.” – Dave…
- The sixth cause of poor cashflow – overheads are too highThis isn’t typically a place where you’ll find a lot of wastage. Our experience is that business owners are very careful about managing their expenses, and the smaller the business is, the truer that statement is. Having said that, as a business grows, so do the layers of hierarchy. Management control can deteriorate and the…