We seem to live in a real hustle culture where working longer hours is seen as a good thing. As you know I’m a great believer in using technology or…
How much cash should I keep in my business?
Another question to which the accountants answer is … it depends. It depends on your cashflow forecast and the likelihood of all the money coming in on time. Next week…
Making cash collection part of your customer service
Most small business owners hate chasing customers for payment. (The only exception I know is a client who used to send witty poems to late payers) This means that it…
Do you really believe your CSR?
Happy new year! Sustainability. Do you do anything about it or just talk about it? Current breakfast view is offices that have their lights on 24/7 (even over the Christmas…
Are you running a profitable business?
Are you sure? What if you had to replace your own time with a suitable qualified/experienced alternate salary? Would you still be making a profit then?Whilst I’d like to think…
No more Google!
Why are you googling when you have a dedicated accountant on tap? Someone who can give you good quality personalised advice. Whether it’s ‘my mate at the pub’ or ‘my…
What do you value?
Struggling to write this today as I hide in a café in the village while a house clearance company dispose of 14 years of my life. But I’m a natural…
The problem of growing too fast
It sounds as though it’s a nice problem to have but many small businesses fail at this stage Overtrading – lack of cash to cover your higher costs while you…
How to spoil your clients
I often write and speak about how important it is to move along clients who aren’t suitable for your business. But today I want to speak about how you can…
What does it mean to be a professional?
You may not know that I belong to two professional bodies. I’m a Fellow of the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) and also a member of…