Are you losing customers?

Are you losing customers?

The main reason you lose customers (it’s not price by the way). The loss of customers is something that, in my experience, business owners don’t work hard or smart enough to prevent happening. Simply put, the more customers you retain each year – the more profitable... read more
Defeat the Time Bandits and Improve Productivity

Defeat the Time Bandits and Improve Productivity

As a business owner, it’s vital that you take complete ownership over the use of your time and improve productivity Much has been written on the effective use of time and how it effects productivity, but what I want to do is give you a few tips that have helped me and... read more
Do you still pay employees for private fuel?

Do you still pay employees for private fuel?

As we are approaching the end of yet another tax year, it is worth considering the cash benefit to company car drivers and their employers, of reimbursing the cost of fuel provided for private motoring. The rates have been updated for 2017-18. The tax rates are so... read more
Why you should never neglect your sales

Why you should never neglect your sales

Its the lifeblood of any business so why do we often neglect sales? It’s easy to become complacent and rest on your current client base, particularly if you feel like you are at capacity. To not be continually looking for new customers means that you are setting... read more
Why do I need to do a financial forecast?

Why do I need to do a financial forecast?

Financial planning is a process, not a product. It is the long-term method of wisely managing your finances so you can achieve your goals and dreams, while at the same time negotiating the financial barriers that inevitably arise at every stage along the way. The lack... read more