Your home business is just that: a business. The reason for the failure of so many people who start working from home with great expectations is that they do not approach it as a business, but more as a hobby. It is important that you have the right attitude, and the hints and tips […]
One of the biggest problems small businesses face is trying to collect payment after the work has been done. If late payers are crippling your business there are some effective strategies you could follow that will help you to collect more monies in timely fashion.
Be Clear from Day One
Right from the beginning you should be […]
When you have a fast growing business that serves the public, nothing builds a brand image better than a business uniform. It indicates uniform service throughout the network.
When you do not have a uniform and rely on a dress code to maintain the business image it is extremely difficult to enforce it. How do you […]
If you are serious about growing your business you need to instil an ethos of excellence in every aspect of your business development.
Have a look on a regular basis and examine the strengths of your business model to evaluate how they can become even more formidable. Highlight your weaknesses and discuss the methods that you […]
I ordered some goods online through an online store and agreed to let them keep in touch via email. What they have done with my email address is amazing! Every week they send me genuine special offers that are only available for people that shop on their internet website.
Subsequently I have spent a lot of […]
Perhaps your business is not doing too well. Maybe you are just getting closer to retirement. It could be that you have had enough or you can see no long term future for the niche that you occupy. Maybe you are just struggling to sell your small business to a third party. Whatever the explanation, […]
Buying a profitable business is often the preferred route for people that do not want to take the huge risks involved in trying to start a business on their own. 80% of all start ups fail in the first 5 years so if you find a small business that has been trading successfully for at […]
Is your business stuck in a rut? Do you feel like you have hit a sticking point that you just can not get past? Maybe it is time to look at new ways to generate more sales.
Hate Cold Calling - get an outside company to make the initial call. Cold calling can be soul destroying […]
With the huge growth in home businesses over the last 10 years one common question asked of an accountant is what expenses can be claimed for.
The problem with working out the expenses in a home-based business is that many costs incurred relate to both the house and the business. A prime example is your utility […]
Types of business that are recession proof and how to make your business more resilient to a downturn in the economy…
If you are worried about the future of the economy and want to consider a recession-proof type of business you should seriously examine the following:
Healthcare Business - People face more stress in a recession. We […]