Don’t Let Fraud Infect and Damage Your Company
Get in touch Don’t Let Fraud Infect and Damage Your Company “In a way, fraud in business is no different from infidelity in marriage or plagiarism in scholarly work. Even people committed to high moral standards succumb” (Miroslav Volf, Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture) Fraud (in this context) is the act […]
Selling Your Business – Plan Well, with a Tax Benefit When You Retire
Get in touch Selling Your Business – Plan Well, with a Tax Benefit When You Retire “A diligent buyer will want up to five years’ worth of profit and loss statements, bank statements, tax returns, leases, supplier and vendor contracts, and customer data.” (Barbara Findlay Schenck – Author “Selling Your Business for Dummies”) The reasons […]
9 Key Metrics Every Business Should Track
Get in touch 9 Key Metrics Every Business Should Track “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” (Peter Drucker) Metrics are defined as a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity. In a business context, a metric is a quantifiable measure used to track, monitor and assess the performance of […]
Is Your Pricing Model Killing Your Business?
Get in touch Is Your Pricing Model Killing Your Business? “The moment you make a mistake in pricing, you’re eating into your reputation or your profits.” (Katharine Paine, founder and CEO of KDPaine & Partners) It may seem a simple concept but getting your pricing right is an integral part of any business’s true sustainable […]
Recession on the Horizon: Here’s How to Survive
Get in touch Recession on the Horizon: Here’s How to Survive “During recession greed dies, frugality survives.” (Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words) With yet another return of loadshedding in August, and major banks upgrading their forecasts to reflect an increased possibility of further economic downturns, recession feels inevitable in South Africa. A recession is simply […]
Choosing Accounting Software for Your Small Business
Get in touch Choosing Accounting Software for Your Small Business “Creativity is great – but not in accounting.” (Charles Scott, Former governor of Kentucky) Being able to track money as it is coming in and going out is essential for small business owners. Not having proper cash flow management and a full understanding of where […]
The Importance of a Good Credit Score
Get in touch The Importance of a Good Credit Score “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” (Abraham Lincoln) A good business credit score is a critical tool in business success as it helps your business unlock, establish and maintain relationships with lenders, suppliers and vendors. It reveals whether an organisation […]
Top Ten Tips for Maintaining a Strong Cash Flow
Get in touch Top Ten Tips for Maintaining a Strong Cash Flow “Never take your eyes off the cash flow because it’s the lifeblood of business.” (Sir Richard Branson) Managing cash flow is often one of the biggest challenges business owners face and is also the reason for a concerningly large percentage of business failures. […]
Learning The Essential Art of Delegation
Get in touch Learning The Essential Art of Delegation “The really expert riders of horses let the horse know immediately who is in control, but then guide the horse with loose reins and seldom use the spurs.” (Sandra Day O’Connor, former Supreme Court Justice) For years you have been working in the industry of your […]
Keep Your Business Simple!
Get in touch Keep Your Business Simple! “Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.” (Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple) It is easy in business culture […]