the enormous benefits of non profit collaborations
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The Enormous Benefits of Non-Profit Collaborations

A new year is often a time to rethink your strategy. One option you may not yet have considered is going into partnership with a charity or non-profit organisation. Apart from an opportunity to do good and help those around you, partnering with a non-profit organisation has been shown to actually boost the business that supplies the aid. Here are our reasons why you should be partnering with a non-profit in 2025.
what your balance sheet says about your business
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What Your Balance Sheet Says About Your Business

A balance sheet is a vital financial report for a business, providing a snapshot of the company’s financial health by detailing its assets, liabilities and owners’ equity. These are also used to calculate important financial ratios. A balance sheet is essential reading for all stakeholders, including businessowners, managers, lenders and investors, as it offers valuable insights into a company’s financial standing and can help improve management decisions.
building a business should you bring in funders or go it alone
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Building a Business: Should You Bring in Funders or Go it Alone?

Building a small business on your own can be hard. It’s difficult to know just where each hour of work and precious cent should go to maximise growth. Product testing, marketing, website costs and infrastructure – these are not cheap and may be hard to put together all at once when starting out. This is why many turn to external investors for help. But each new person brought into a company brings their own expectations for the future of that business – which can lead to complexity. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of bringing in investors versus building your business alone.
starting a new business here are the tax implications...
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Starting a New Business? Here Are the Tax Implications…

Starting a new business isn’t just a challenging undertaking. It also comes with a list of tax liabilities and administrative obligations. Not to mention an impact on the business owner’s personal tax affairs. This overview highlights not only the compelling case for prioritising tax planning when starting a business, but also the reasons why your accountant is a must-have from Day 1...
why email is destroying your business (and how to stop it)
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Why Email is Destroying Your Business (And How to Stop it)

In June 2019, Slack co-founder and CEO Stewart Butterfield declared that business email would be dead and buried within seven years. Now, six years later, email remains as strong as ever – despite the weaknesses Butterfield saw still being there. Over-reliance on email brings a variety of problems. Problems which are choking businesses and, in some cases, even killing them. Here’s how to stop your business being next.
3 things you have to do to position your business for growth in 2025
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3 Things You Have to Do to Position Your Business for Growth in 2025

In a world where market conditions and consumer preferences are constantly shifting, many business advisors tell leaders to be agile and adaptable if they want their businesses to succeed. While this can be effective, it’s even better for your business to already be positioned to take advantage of any changes that may occur. Whatever the size of your business, the right planning and structure can lead to growth. Here are three proactive things you can do that will pay off in the long run.
to host or not to host a year end party
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To Host or Not To Host a Year-End Party?

Should your business host year-end functions for staff, clients and suppliers? While there’s no obligation to have an end of year shindig, it may be a long-held tradition in some companies or an expectation among suppliers or clients in certain industries. There are a few business benefits to hosting an event, along with a few cons and tax implications. This article will help you make the right decision for your business.
why aren’t you hitting your revenue targets 4 hard truths

Why Aren’t You Hitting Your Revenue Targets? 4 Hard Truths

Revenue targets are an essential business tool. They allow leaders, teams, and investors to track the performance and growth of a business across any given period of time. And they open up the possibility of forecasting, planning operations, and rewarding employees. That said, they aren’t infallible. Here are four reasons why your team might not be meeting their targets – and what you can do to address them.
unlock the benefits of an end of year company review
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Unlock the Benefits of an End-of-Year Company Review

An effective year-end business review can be a powerful tool for any firm. It identifies effective business processes and highlights areas for improvement, making it easier to formulate a solid plan for the upcoming year. With our friendly and professional assistance, even the busiest business owners can complete a comprehensive annual business review. We’ll collate all the info, and we’ll help you to understand the numbers, so you can make informed business decisions – setting your business up for greater success in 2025.
6 ways to make the most of your employees’ performance reviews
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6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Employees’ Performance Reviews

With the end of the year around the corner, many businesses will be thinking of conducting their annual performance reviews. These discussions are essential for streamlining business operations and strengthening the bonds between team leaders and employees. But all too often they’re viewed as nothing more than a necessary evil by all involved. Here are six tips for getting the most out of your employee assessments