Why bother with a business plan?

September 15, 2009 by numerion  

Why bother to write a business plan when you run a small business since you have access to all that is going on and control everything. The simple answer is that it gives you focus and enables you to step back and look at your business objectively.

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Small business accounts software – an essential business tool

September 15, 2009 by numerion  

Before deciding whether you need an accounting software, ask yourself how serious you are about your business. The majority of our clients use an accounts software and it is a pre-requisite for us to be proactive in their business and add value. Even if you are just starting out, how serious are you? This is important factor in deciding whether to use an accounting software. But then, you would expect an accountant to say this and support the use of an accounts software.

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Grow your business – in search of the magic pill

September 15, 2009 by numerion  

The bad news is that there is no magic pill for growing your business, especially in the current economic climate. But then you knew that. You are probably in your early stages of your business and need to start either generating momentum to ensure that your business not only survives but hopefully prospers. I have spent half of my life observing or advising businesses and those who have grown their business are often optimistic, determined and have plenty of energy. These characteristics not only enable them to create their own luck but seize opportunities that come their way. Your biggest enemy in growing your business is procrastination.

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