There is much more to consider when buying a business than simply doing your due diligence or negotiating a low price as possible. I had a call today from a business owner and his question was “what do I need to do about due diligence?” for a new business he is considering. Great question. Read 6…
Balance Sheet seems to confuse a few people and I’m not just talking business owners. I’ve known a few bookkeepers over the years who got stuck on balance sheets. In this article, I’m going to try and cover this in really simple terms. Read Get Discipline and Get It Done. Ok,…
In business it’s important that you know how to read a Profit & Loss Statement, often called a P&L or ‘Income Statement’. Many business owners are not keeping a close eye on their business and from experience I know it’s sometimes because the reports are confusing. Read 35 Quick Financial Tips for Business Owners …
Recording a video or vlog at home or in your business can be easy. I should preamble this and say, you must ask the purpose of the video. Learn how to write great blogs too. If it’s to go on the home page of your website, I would seriously consider using…
There are a number of reasons that we lose money on projects or jobs. When you lose money on a project or don’t make as much profit as you should have, these impacts on your bottom line and on the overall profit and success of your business. As a business coach, I always ask prospective…
Remember that people do ‘judge a book by its cover’ and as an Executive you are ‘on show’ and representing your company. You are expected to lead by example and demonstrate to your staff correct dress code. If you are attending an interview for an executive position, dress even slightly above required level; at interview…
Business websites have become so much more prolific, as has our competition; which is why you need to improve and maximize your Google (SEO) ranking. With so much happening online it’s hard to get noticed, let alone to show up in the first page of Google search results. I can help with your blog…
If you are in business, or in management, you need to develop the art of negotiation. It’s in every part of our working day. A staff member wants a pay rise, or you’re trying to get a client’s business, or you’re shopping around for a new supplier. Negotiations are occurring every day. It isn’t…
Learning how to write great blogs is really important for your business and for your website ranking. It’s one of the easiest (in my opinion) things you can do to improve your Google positioning and improve SEO positioning. It’s also a wonderful way to demonstrate your expertise and be seen. As we rely more and…
Being in business can be hard work and if we are not on top of everything, then sometimes profits have a way of pulling a ‘Houdini’ on us and simply evaporating … so I wanted to share with you a quick (but effective) batch of financial tips that any business owner can implement. Read Do…