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7 small steps for big changes this year

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Centuries ago, the Greek philosopher Aristotle reflected on the fact if we can do something consistently then the habit...

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Does your accounting firm have a marketing plan?

The unexpected question The next graduate arrives, interviewing for a position at a small to medium-sized accounting firm: your accounting firm. This graduate will be one of the top performing...

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How to grow your business in 6 bold steps

Lets face it: growing a thriving business is not easy. If it were easy, then we would all work 10 hours a week and be millionaires. Growing your business is difficult. It takes time, discipline, and...

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I am a small business getting big – How do I manage my growth?

Many successful small businesses get big without even realising they are no longer a small business. The most important thing is to recognise and accept that you are now bigger and can no longer run...

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6 signs you need help managing finances

So you have managed your money well most of your life and without the help of anyone else. You have your pride and don’t want to seem needy, but you wonder if you could use help managing your finances....

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Why taking time to strategize can be the most important part of your year

Most business owners spend more time planning their holidays than they ever do planning their business. This is what I have observed over years of working with small business owners. When I drop it...

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Three common mistakes of do-it-yourself IP protection

Every business is looking to become leaner and reduce expenses. One of the first casualties on the budget sheet is intellectual property (IP). Often, businesses will cut IP altogether, or...

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6 tips to make the most of each work day

If you can free up an hour a day, you’ll create at least an extra month a year for yourself. If you’re a business owner, that could be a revelatory thought. What would you do if you were able to free...

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Are you really setting goals, or are they just vague ideas?

Goal-setting requires clarity. Decide on what it is that you want, and then on how you are going to achieve it. Think of it a bit like going on a holiday. Where do you want to go? How do you want to...

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4 steps for effective business planning

Many people spend more time planning their holidays than they do on planning their business. Business owners are often focused on things like running a tight ship, rather than investing in the...

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7 small steps for big changes this year

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Centuries ago, the Greek philosopher Aristotle reflected on the fact if we can do something consistently then the habit...

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How much do I need to retire at 60?

Theoretically, how much money you need in retirement depends on how long you live. Although there’s no crystal ball for this, we know that improved healthcare and economy mean that people are living...

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Business planning strategies for your 40s

You’ve been through the startup 20s and the growth phase 30s, so what’s in store for your 40s? I speak with business owners regularly, and during our discussions, we often think back through our...

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Goal attack

Did you set out to achieve some key goals in your business this year? Maybe you set some aims at the beginning of the financial year or maybe at the beginning of this year. Whatever the case, the end...

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Five years

Where will you be? Apart from ‘Tell us a bit about yourself’, the most common interview question is ‘Where do you see yourself in five years?’ As a personnel manager, I used to eschew these queries...

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Business continuity planning: How will you keep the lights on?

How would you keep your business up and running in times of trouble? Planning for a disaster means expecting the unexpected. Many businesses backup their important data in case of a tech disaster, but...

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What could possibly go wrong?!

She’ll be right … or will she? My favourite bit of brainstorming is coming up with everything that could conceivably go wrong with a project, product, campaign, launch, business plan etc. Apart from...

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6 signs you need help managing finances

So you have managed your money well most of your life and without the help of anyone else. You have your pride and don’t want to seem needy, but you wonder if you could use help managing your finances....

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Why taking time to strategize can be the most important part of your year

Most business owners spend more time planning their holidays than they ever do planning their business. This is what I have observed over years of working with small business owners. When I drop it...

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Why taking time to strategize can be the most important part of your year

Most business owners spend more time planning their holidays than they ever do planning their business. This is what I have observed over years of working with small business owners. When I drop it...

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