Business growth is the dream of every business owner, right? However, bigger is not always better. More than one entrepreneurs collapsed on the way to success because they stumbled on an important obstacle, namely business growth. Not the lack of. On the contrary. The presence of growth is sometimes what push a business to fail. … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on December 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment
We all make New Year resolutions for our personal lives, so why not do it for your business too? As 2017 draws to an end, take stock of your business year, and work out what went right and what went wrong. There are bound to be improvements you can make, not only helping you to … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 28, 2017 · Leave a Comment
There’s something very romantic about the idea of setting up your own business. While it’s true that being your own boss can bring you unbridled joy, it’s simplistic to think that running a company is a walk in the park. One of the greatest hurdles you’ll come across when taking the plunge and trying to … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 5, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Employee care can be one of the biggest issues employers face when it comes to productivity, loyalty, and company ambassadorship. How many times have you worked at a company that has no demonstrative employee care? Whether it’s due to neglect or because they force you to work too much overtime, it’s incredibly difficult to cope … 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 →
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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Posted by Penelope Herbert on March 31, 2016 · 2 Comments
Originally posted on The savvy bookkeeping blog:
I’ve noticed that whenever someone in a movie is being set up on a blind date, it is always with “such and such from payroll”…which is followed by an eye-roll and much protesting. Are payroll people that bad? We do, after all, process your pays – shouldn’t you…
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