One of the truly exciting benefits of the Age of Technology we’re living through now is that the way we look at everything has changed. And that includes, the way we look at the numbers in business. Gone are... read more
We live in an interesting society. We’re encouraged to strive to achieve our dreams, but when we do, we’re not encouraged to openly want money. It’s kind of a taboo subject when it comes to family and friends and... read more
Transactions, customers and turnovers are essential components of every business. An understanding of your financial reports means that you can start to focus on specific numbers like these. I subscribe to the two well-used phrases about measuring and focusing... read more
Free cashflow is imperative for a successful business. Unfortunately, too many small businesses don’t have sufficient funding and this can be catastrophic. Cashflow is the lifeblood of the business. The difficulty can be in knowing exactly how much you... read more
Successful business owners review their financial reports on a regular basis. Small business owners can put in place systems and procedures to obtain the same benefits that the big companies get from having a regular monthly management report and... read more
Another calendar year is almost over and that means that we’re almost half way through the financial year. When the silly season is over, it is a great time to take stock of your trading results for the half... read more
In the Profit First webinar, your host Suzi Dafnis and author Mike Michalowicz discussed the best strategies for generating profit in your business. Mike, a former The Wall Street Journal columnist, MSNBC business makeover expert, keynote speaker and author,... read more
In the Profit First webinar, your host Suzi Dafnis and author Mike Michalowicz discussed the best strategies for generating profit in your business. Mike, a former The Wall Street Journal columnist, MSNBC business makeover expert, keynote speaker and author,... read more
Cloud accounting is coming of age with more and more of the software companies providing online solutions. The original cloud providers, like Xero, listed many benefits which differentiated the cloud solutions from the mainstream desktop accounting software. The benefits... read more
I’ve learnt a valuable lesson today. Be aware, be very aware when you sign up for online services – specifically the ones which are for 12 months. What is written in small print is their right to auto-renew your... read more
For many businesses, particularly in the startup phase and when the business is growing, you pay yourself last with whatever money you feel you can afford to take from the business. Let’s face it, it is called “take home”.... read more
As women in business, we too often feel intimidated by the men in suit brigade, particularly the accountants. Meetings with accountants so often become a simple “Sign here, you don’t need to know the details. You have x dollars... read more
