Running an e-commerce store is becoming a very popular way for people to work from home, either by selling things they’ve made or as an alternative to owning a bricks-and-mortar store. However, there are a number of different challenges you’ll have to face if you think this option is for you. You’ll have to worry […]
Keeping the costs to a minimum is the focus of many startups and small businesses. For many areas of the business, where the owners and workers have the appropriate skills and acumen, this makes a lot of sense. However often it’s applied to everything and eventually something has to give or it will break. It […]
When you work for someone else, you’ll generally receive sick pay when you’re too ill to work. However, when you work for yourself, you don’t have this support. This can make being ill dangerous as you may have nothing coming in to help pay the bills. Here’s how you can financially manage being your own […]
It’s always a good time for a business boost, and to gather enough energy and effort so that you can take care of your admin tasks. Therefore tying up loose ends and ensuring that everything is taken care of, will ensure that you can head into the future of your business feeling confident, and give […]
Both of these accounting software programs are popular but they each have several differences. The differences range in price, features and even level of customer support. But which is the best for your bookkeeping needs? Well, in a nutshell: ZipBooks Designed to be the perfect fit for small entrepreneurs. In other words, start ups and […]
If you want to run your own business without all the hassles of starting from scratch, then you should consider buying an established company. It’s a popular way to own a business that lets you skip all the headaches of creating a startup, such as completing the entire business plan, setting up the workplace, applying […]
How we hire staff is evolving and now it’s not only the start ups and seasonal businesses who are preferring to staff up with freelancers or contractors whom are self employed. Staffing up or down with a flexible workforce according to workload provides businesses greater flexibility without long term commitment. There are a lot of […]
In May of 2018, Small Business reported that National Westminster Bank would be lending an extra £1 billion to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The goal in making this move was to give SMEs more financial support so they can boost their levels of manufacturing, technology, and development, building a stronger company as a […]
If you are a manufacturer, a wholesaler, or a company that sells goods online, you might be using courier companies and freight services for overseas deliveries. However, this reduces your control over delivery times and cost, and you are probably wasting money. If you would like to add more value to your customers, you might […]
Small businesses make a lot of mistakes when trying to grow their business and build a foundation for success. But, payroll mistakes can be some of the costliest mistakes that a company will ever make. Fines can occur, money can be misappropriated and a business can lose credibility when payroll mistakes happen. 1. Classification Issues […]
To help make your business more sustainable and profitable, you should look to reduce your company’s energy costs. No matter what size your firm might be, by putting in different steps to prevent energy waste you could save significant amounts of money. Below you can find five easy ways to go about this that you […]
When it comes to running a business, passion and motivation are vital, but it’s important to remember that, without cash, you can’t get anything done. Because of this, it’s crucial that you manage your money well and do what you can to stop wasting it. Regardless of how it may seem sometimes, your money can’t […]
Emmert Wolf first said: “A man is only as good as his tools”. We all know what it means and even though it’s not particularly PC (politically correct) and it may even be deemed sexist by many among us, it adequately serves it’s purpose. If you’re in the business reliant on tools – make sure […]
Worried about how taxes might affect your small business? Maybe you’re a new business or you’re established but have had some recent changes that might alter your usual tax procedures. You’re definitely not alone. In fact, 45% of small business owners say that they worry about taxes. Read on for a quick recap on taxes […]
Business acumen doesn’t always transcend to Estate planning know-how however the good news is you can do it, without it being an overwhelming task. With our helpful estate planning basics guide, you can be on your way to planning your future and the future of your loved ones with ease. Only 44% of Americans have […]
When you set up a small business, you should have one thing at the forefront of your mind: profit. After all, making a profit is what’s going to keep your business in the black and provide you with a good quality of lifestyle. So, how do you develop products that will make you a profit? […]
