Do you know when do you start to make money in your business? Your breakeven point is the point where the cost of producing a product or service equals the revenue generated by the sales of that product or service. In a nutshell, it tells…
Creating value for your clients Being in business can be tough and no more so than in this challenging economic climate. Often, it is just simply not enough to offer great customer service. Customers are looking for more for their money every day. They are…
Making sense of the numbers in your business Understanding the numbers in your business can be challenging for most business owners (unless they are accountants, of course!). But you don’t have be overwhelmed by it all, all you need is to understand a few of…
Creating Raving Fans Raving fans are customers who are so over the moon with your business and the service you provide that they will not only tell all their friends and colleagues about you but, actually bring them to you and help you make sales…
Top 3 ways to find customers Relying on too few customers can leave you vulnerable – losing just one could mean a cash flow crisis. But by consistently making an effort to bring in new business, you’ll reduce your risk of failure and grow your…
Managing the cash flow gap Just as a cash flow budget offers insight into the money coming into and out of your business on a weekly or monthly basis, it can also predict your business’s cash flow gaps, those times when there is not enough…
Discover Sarah’s Transformation: From Overworked Business Owner to Success Story Are you a passionate small business owner like Sarah? Are you burning the midnight oil, trying to do it all alone? It’s time to learn from Sarah’s experience and optimise your business for success. Sarah’s…
Don’t underestimate the importance of a healthy work life balance Do you feel guilty whenever you take time off because you fear it will negatively impact your business? Well, you’re not unique in this. I was chatting just the other day with a local business…
Setting Financial Goals for Your Small Business The thing is, I often chat with small business owners who feel overwhelmed by the numbers in their business and aren’t too clear on how to set financial goals or even track their progress towards them. I hope…
Why Every Small Business Should Focus on Creating Value As a small business owner, your ultimate goal is to create a profitable and sustainable business that will provide long-term financial security for you and your employees. While you may not be thinking about selling your…
I know some business owners who are driven mad just by the very thought of processes. Here’s how some of them think: It’ll stifle the way I do business, I prefer to go with the flow. Why put all that time into implementing systems when…
Most small businesses start almost by accident or out of necessity. They then tend to grow organically, with bits and pieces being added to the pot as the business evolves. Rarely is any business designed from the beginning, but if you want to build a…
