Starting a new business is always going to be scary in one way or another. You’re never going to experience a start to a new business that isn’t daunting and fraught with difficulties; that’s just the way it is. However, that doesn’t mean you should hold back from getting your company off the ground. All … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on March 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment
If you decide to run a business, you obviously want to make a success of it. So why would anyone employ business sabotage tactics? Probably because they don’t realise they are doing it. When you first start a small business, you might be on your own. However, as you grow it’s up to you to … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on January 27, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Business resurrection is possible even when you’re faced with a seemingly impossible task. Building a successful small business is hard work, and there’s nothing worse than seeing it come to an end. You may feel helpless as sales figures plummet and the venture hurtles towards a nasty crash. However, an intervention with some resurrection advice … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 3, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Ready. Set. Go. Startups are remarkably complex things that a lot of people don’t take seriously. For some, the idea of starting a small business is easy. How hard can it be? You just come up with an idea, get some money, and then everything falls into place. You’ll be surprised at how many people … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on August 1, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Getting paid on time is the bane of every small business owner. And it can be the difference between solvency… or not. Being able to get your clients to pay on time is an essential skill any business owner needs to have. It keeps your cash flow healthy, so you don’t find yourself in … Continue reading →
The future of your company hinges on the steps you take to protect it today. Sure, growing the business is important. But it’s just as important to make sure that it’s fully protected before you fall into a trap that becomes very costly. Below, you will find out about some of the most important questions … Continue reading →
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Business costs are the one constant when you run a business. So, if one thing is true about the world of business, it is that – for the most part – it revolves around money. Why do people get involved in business if not to make cash? No-one is looking for a quick cash … Continue reading →
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