Tag: Business Advice
- Step 4 of Building a Better Business: Creating a Strategic Plan for Future Business GrowthWelcome to Step 4 of our comprehensive series on building a better business. Now that you’ve defined your business aspirations, it’s time to forge a clear path towards achieving them. Let’s delve into the critical step of making a strategic plan to guide your business toward future growth. Define Personal Business Goals: Start by aligning…
- Step 3 of Building a Better Business: Defining Your Current Business Position – Warts and All for Future GrowthWelcome to the third step in our series on building a better business. In this crucial phase, we delve into the often underestimated task of understanding where your business stands today—warts and all. Without a clear grasp of your current realities, the road to success remains obscure. Let’s dive into the essential questions that will…
- Step 2 of Building a Better Business: Embrace Change and Continuous LearningWelcome to the second step in building a better business! In this phase, we focus on the transformative power of being open to change and continual learning. In our ever-evolving digital landscape, opportunities for new knowledge abound. Let’s explore why embracing a learning mindset is crucial for business success. The Curiosity of a Child Reflect…
- Step 1 of Building a Better Business: Defining Your Path to SuccessIn the journey of building a better business, the first crucial step is to define what success looks like for you. Your business should serve you, not the other way around. Let’s explore how to crystallise your vision for a thriving business that aligns with your passions and values. Clarify Your Vision To create a…
- Addressing Low Sales: Strategies for Improving Cash FlowIn the quest to optimise cash flow, sales levels—stands as a significant hurdle for many business owners. It may seem apparent, yet the impact of inadequate sales on cash flow, leading to a perpetual increase in overdrafts, cannot be overstated. To ensure the viability of your business without continual reliance on external funds, addressing this…
- The Vital Role of Your Balance Sheet in Business SuccessBusiness owners often prioritise profit and cost reduction, but it’s essential not to overlook the significance of your Balance Sheet. Even profitable businesses can face financial challenges, making your Balance Sheet a crucial indicator of your business’s solvency. Here, we explore four critical areas to focus on within your Balance Sheet for lasting success. Profitability…
- Self Storage: Maximising ValueDo you want to increase the value of your self storage site? Ewen takes you through some practical strategies to help you put a plan into place to maximise your business value, in this two minute video. You can find out more about Sharp Accounting’s Self Storage Accounting Services here.
- The importance of business owners working ON their business rather than IN their businessAre you getting bogged down with the day-to-day operations in your business rather than prioritising the strategic aspects? Glenn and Ewen share what they see often and share some advice on what you can do to change how you work in your business in this discussion.
- Section 100a updateDo you operate through a discretionary or family trust? In this short video, Ewen shares how the recent change to section 100a could affect you, and how Sharp Accounting can help work through the right scenario for your situation, in this short video.
- Profitable products and servicesDo you know what products or services you are making money and which you are losing money on? When was the last time you did a thorough review to really get to know exactly where your business is at? Watch this short video as Ewen shares why this is so important. Notice: JavaScript is required…
- Strategic Business Growth Step Two: Lead GenerationLead generation is the second pivotal approach to expanding your business. A lead denotes an individual who has engaged with your marketing efforts, displaying a certain degree of interest in your product. Here are some ides to generate leads for your business: Multiple techniques exist for bolstering lead generation, encompassing both artistry and science. Feel…
- 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…