Do you get excited by the end goal or do you take the time to enjoy the journey Although I like to have a Big Hairy Audacious Goal, I actually…
World Entrepreneurs’ Day
I’m writing this on World Entrepreneurs’ Day and, although you’ll be reading it a little later, it’s definitely something worth celebrating. So put something fizzy in the fridge because we’re…
Why we love Xero
At Minerva Accounts most of our clients are on Xero. I chose this back in 2012 after an abortive attempt to move to the cloud with another software provider. Back…
How can I find clients?
Many a business starts up with a great idea believing that, as in the Field of Dreams film, if they build it, he will come. Then the harsh reality comes…
Meeting contacts for contracts
Love it, or hate it, networking can be good for your business but it isn’t an instant sales opportunity. Networking is about spending time together to get to know each…
The importance of delegation
Some people find it easier to delegate than others. I’m one of the former, perhaps because I find it easier to find people who are better than me? 😉 But…
How to automate your business processes
Start by identifying the most repetitive tasks, or the repetitive steps of larger tasks. For us that is the accounts production, bookkeeping, onboarding new clients, and chasing client records. Choose…
Your business isn’t your family
Okay, some of us run a family business, but it should still be run along professional lines. Employees may underperform and you will need to follow your disciplinary procedures to…
Time Management Tips for Entrepreneurs
If you’re managing a business then you probably have 101 tasks requiring your attention even if you have delegated as much as you can. Schedule tasks in your calendar. Knowing…
How to achieve work-life balance as a business owner
You may have started your business with the intentions of having a better work-life balance or for some other reason and the work is now taking over your life. If…