By: Lauren Fried Saying ‘no’ doesn’t come naturally to many, particularly when you have your own business. It’s often tempting to say ‘yes’ to every opportunity that comes your way, in an attempt to drive growth. But knowing when and what to say ‘no’ to, and how to be tactful about it, can actually make […]
By: Kelly Exeter n ten years of business, my definition of ‘success’ has evolved constantly. The definition I’ve gotten to today, however? I reckon it will stand the test of time. Business success. For many people today, those two words tend to conjure up an image of someone lying in a hammock on a tropical island, […]
By: Des Caulfield Monitoring cash flow should be your number one priority if you are a business owner. After all, cash is king. Part of this process involves having careful control of debtors. For anyone that has experienced periods of tight monetary control, you know how critical this is in tough times. Outlined below are key points on […]
By: Alan Manly Entrepreneurs start businesses to solve problems facing customers or to improve the way customer needs are satisfied. In the event that on-hand funding is insufficient to fully realise the potential of their proposed business, an entrepreneur will need to seek assistance from investors. Finding the right financial partner can be challenging. There are key things you […]
By: Dylan Rees Ideas and execution go hand in hand. There is no greater importance placed on either aspect of starting and running a successful business. Without one another, a business cannot wish to exist and succeed. Ideas and plans exist together. Once you’ve established a grand idea, it’s time to put that into a […]
By: Alan Manly Launching a start-up is exciting. The long journey from conjuring the initial, embryonic concept to bravely sharing your business idea with someone else is now ‘ancient history’. Things are different now: an early business plan has been refined to give comfort to all stakeholders. Before you actually launch your start-up, it’s wise to review a pre-launch checklist […]
By: David Harland If you work in the family business sector, chances are you run into the same statistics over and over again: Seventy percent of family businesses fail or sell before the second generation takes over. Ninety percent of family businesses fail or sell before the third generation takes over. The data is not pretty […]
By: Elizabeth Campbell Set yourself up for fast growth before it happens. Seems like a simple idea, right? Most businesses don’t do it, however, and when rapid growth happens, they’re caught on the hop. Earlier this year I started running events – but I don’t think I really understood what was going to happen as a […]
By: James Charlesworth When I look back over the past few years since I launched a SaaS startup, the most valuable lessons have come from making mistakes and pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I’ve learnt many lessons along the way, but I think some were more potent and more business-critical than others. To help […]
By: Max Newnham Loan agreements need to be drawn up when shareholders are paid. There are many reasons why small business owners choose to operate through a company structure. One of the most important is the legal protection a company provides to the personal assets of the owners. When a business is operated as a sole […]
