common mistakes in accounting

10 common management mistakes in accounting for businesses 1.     ” a good business owner does not run a business blindly with out knowing your accounting scoreboard”   For those of you that know our firm, you would most likely have heard us stress the huge importance of a business  having accurate and timely information to…

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The toughest challenges in business

Revealed the toughest challenges in business We reveal what we think are the toughest challenges in business. Getting ,keeping and training good staff having a website that converts getting referrals and referral partners learning to delegate effectively managing your time effectively evolving what you want to specialise in and effectively having the right target markets…

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getting and keeping referral partners

Quick tips on getting and keeping referral partners Are you genuinely happy about the amount of real referral partners or referring clients you have? Our business owners meet up recently discussed quick ways of getting and keeping referral partners. Their ideas included: touching base which is so important. Aim for monthly connection to a referral…

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11 ways of getting new Leads

Quick tips on getting new leads Our business owners meet up recently discussed quick ways of getting new leads. Their ideas included: A well worded cold call e-mail which makes it obvious that you are a local train your staff well on what is a good lead and what to say to help convert the…

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Setting your goals for the new year

Setting your new goals for a fantastic new year. Surprisingly Many business owners do not review the success of their year or even set goals to succeed in the new year. Do not let this be you and it is nt too late to not only set some goals for a fabulous year, but have…

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Good businesses exploit their strengths

Revealed – Exploit using your strengths Many business owners know that some things work really well for their business. At our recent business networking event we discussed the topic of how to exploit your strengths in your business: Listen to what people say about you. Ask them how they found you? Why they came back?…

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What worked in your business

Revealed -Business owners share their most effective secrets Many business owners may not necessarily be doing everything right, but they certainly are to people to ask about what does and doesn’t work in the business world. At our recent business networking event we discussed the topic of what things they did that brought them greatest…

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Nine benefits of web blogging for small businesses

By Romeo Caporaso Small business owners often ask me, “Should I create a blog?” Or say, “I’m busy enough. And what should I write about?” For my business, I’ve seen the difference that blogging makes to building trust, reputation, website visitors, and ultimately sales. And I’m not alone.  Clients tell me that they’ve generated business…

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Getting your staff right and retained

How to hire the right staff Here is some guidance on how to hire good staff and make it work well for your business. clearly define a role with the position description spend time developing staff managing a business sounds very hard but is hard if you have to do it all your self share…

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5 Quick ways to grow your business

5 Little known keys to exploding your business growth If you are a business owner, chances are you are always looking to do something better in your business. Here are 5 quick ways to get growth in your business: Refine and fine tune your target market Use the referral umbrella system. Make a list of…

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