The most successful companies don’t have leaders that talk at people. They have leaders that are collaborative, inclusive, and discuss ideas with their staff. These interactions don’t simply occur via email or in the break room. They happen through meetings that have structure, purpose, and goals. We have complied a framework and set of guidelines …
Both in business and in life, “no” holds a great deal of power. Saying no shows that you’re confident and that you have boundaries. Whilst saying no can be uncomfortable, it will help you in the long run, and I want to explain why. To first understand why saying no is so important, you need …
As a small business owner, one of your biggest challenges will be finding a way to stand out from the competition. But how do you find what makes you special or different from the rest, especially when you’re not a branding expert? How can you use customer service to win you more work? Use these …
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At Bookipi, we don’t believe in shackling staff. What does shackling mean? Shackling means putting restraints on someones creative freedom, hindering their growth and not valuing their opinion. Have you ever had a boss who ignores your requests to work on the projects you felt passionate about? What about a boss that would never listen …
Online marketplaces for homestays and vacation rentals have created countless business and income streams for property owners and managers. Ryan Whelan recognised this coming change early on and started his Airbnb business in 2011. While running his own Airbnb properties, Ryan realised there was an opportunity to provide management and cleaning services to other Airbnb …
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**UPDATE: We’ve updated our partnership with Tide to provide you with a new and exciting offer: Open a business current account with Tide & Bookipi and get £75** We’ve partnered with Tide so our UK users can create a business bank account in a matter of minutes. To get you off to the best start, we’ll also give …
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In the early stages of a business, one of the most important decisions to be made is how you want it to be structured. The business structure refers to the legal structure of your business. In the United States, there are four main types of business structures. These include: Depending on the size and type …
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When you use Bookipi, you trust us to protect your data. In the digital world that we live in, your data deserves to be protected and valued. We want to honour the trust you place in us when you use our products. Bookipi takes active steps every day to protect your data and ensure our …
For many of us, 2020 took a toll on our emotions, work-life and wallets. For Wonita Stirk, 2020 was full of ups and downs. Due to the pandemic, her previous business was struggling to make enough money. However, during this time, she also saw an opportunity to start a new business. She began sourcing quality …
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The business structure refers to the legal structure of a business In the early stages of building a business, you need to decide how you want it to be structured. In Australia, there are four main types of business structures, including: Each type has different responsibilities for owners, costs, legal and tax obligations. When deciding …
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Smart business Aloe Finesse is a South African skincare brand that offers affordable products for a range of skin types. With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, founder Suryn Vd Merwe strives to make top-quality products for her clients. To get her business started, Suryn partnered with a South African laboratory that …
In 2012, Kwacy Koranteng founded Popout Studios, a business that specialises in digital printing, advertising, web design and business branding. Popout Studios prides itself on helping other businesses find their competitive edge and stand out. Kwacy’s goal with his business is to turn the creative ideas of his clients into a reality. For many small …
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Jesse Pamment created Kojack Disability Provider to support people with disabilities The business helps people with disabilities achieve their goals by providing foster care and supportive assistance. Jesse first created the business when he noticed there was a need for more disability services in his community. After working as a disability assistant for over a …
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Judy Pearce has worked since 2014 to create a successful business and something she can be proud of. Crafts by Jude primarily sells home decor, health/beauty products, and gifts. She first started selling her products at her local markets in Queensland, Australia. When word got out about her unique products, her business began to grow. …
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Being your own boss comes with many perks, but the unpredictable cash flow and work it requires can be enough to turn people off the idea altogether. Nathaniel Corpe decided to take on the challenge. He went from having $55 in the bank to running his own Hardwood flooring specialist (installer) business. Like many small …
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Amit Dansingani, director of United Timepieces, founded his company in 1999 and has since created strong partnerships with brands, stores, tv networks, and more. Working out of Hong Kong, Amit has succeeded where many have failed. To stay ahead of the changing market and advancing technology, he was forced to adapt his business and build …
While many business owners in the early stages struggle to balance their time, effort and finances, Myrtle Weddings was doing just that for their own business and for all of their customers! Founded in 2015, Myrtle Weddings specialise in event planning and business management. They understand that planning your wedding can be an extremely stressful …
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Jonathan Branton and the team at Bespoke Seamless Aluminium Guttering (BSAG) want to give their customers an affordable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional PVC pipe gutters. Our dedicated team are courteous, approachable and fully up to date with the latest building regulations, ensuring all projects are completed safely and to the same high standards each …
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Rich Chanter used to work as a skilled mechanic for a company that didn’t treat its staff or customers well. It was there when he realised he had the opportunity to start his own business, be his own boss, and run things his way. Rich was up to the challenge and began his wheel building …
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Due to COVID-19, people have been forced to adapt to working at home and embrace technology. With more and more people communicating and providing their services over the phone or a computer screen, the need to bill these services has increased. Victor Mwago recognised this and created CallPesa, an app that lets users capture billable …
The idea of starting a small business on top of working another job may seem overwhelming but not for Nicky-Ann. Nicky-Ann Kalaphat turned her creative hobby and love for gifting into a successful business with the help of Bookipi. She recalled how every time a friend received one of her cards they told her she …
With over 30 years of experience as an electrician, Gary Partridge knew it was time to go out on his own and build his own business. Almost a decade has passed since Gary made the decision to start GPS Electrical. During that time, he worked hard and continues to work hard to provide electrical work, …
Using his skills in web and graphic design, Daaki Joshua started his business, The Growth Office. Daaki works closely with his client to create logos, websites and digital design that reflect their unique style and help them grow their business. When he first launched his business, Daaki was running The Growth Office whilst still working …
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Based in Johannesburg, Andile Mnothoza and the Mnotho Media team specialise in graphic design, large format printing, photography, signage and branding. As founder and creative director, Andile wants to see Mnotho Media become the market leader in the printing, graphic & web design industry. How does he plan to do this? By supplying the best …
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The health and fitness industry in the past decade has been flooded by businesses that offer people advice, tools and products, all with the promise of improving their lives. Setting yourself apart as a business in this market may seem impossible, but Sanket Shrotri faced this challenge head-on when he started Element Nutrition, a Health, …
Seizing an opportunity You’ve got to risk it to see the reward, and that’s exactly what Carole Coombs did when she started Karacoo.art, a pet portraits business. When the school where Carole was teaching closed down, she decided to take advantage of the opportunity and turn a long-time passion into a business. Setting up in …
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Time for a change After working as a private driver and chauffeur for years, Suleman Mulla decided to open his own business where he could be his own boss, make his own success and do better than existing driver services. Based in the UK, in 2009 Bolton Airport Transfers and Executive Minibus Hire was born. …
While no business plans to fail, one in three don’t make it past the first year. For many aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners, the prospect of investing yourself, your time, effort and finances can be very daunting. Orget Sadiku decided he was up for the challenge when he turned his skills as a saxophonist …
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Brian Odong had a simple idea – create cultural experiences for tourists and showcase the beauty of Africa. With this dream, he started Braca Tours And Travel, a local ground handling safari operator in Uganda. They offer tailored safaris in Uganda and Rwanda that include experiences like savannah game drives, mountain gorilla trekking adventures, chimpanzee …
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For many small businesses owners, especially in the services industry, you need to send invoices. There’s a variety of payment methods you can choose to accept, depending on what suits you, your business and your clients. You want to make payments as easy as possible for your clients. This can be done by picking multiple …
When Patricia decided to become a nurse, she vowed to be the best. She was passionate about making a difference in the health industry. During her training, she was drawn towards the all-round care of elderly and chronically ill patients. She saw a growing need for in-home care to assist chronically ill and elderly patients …
A business proposal is a document sent from a seller to a potential buyer with the aim of selling a product and/or service to the potential buyer. Proposals are important because they help businesses win projects. Big customers often require proof that the business will deliver on their projects and want to have an in-depth …
Heroes come in many shapes and forms. Some come whizzing past to save a damsel in distress. Others climb 5 story buildings to save a child from a burning building. Most go unnoticed, silently living their day-to-day lives while doing their part to save lives. That’s what Gabriel Salcido does, he saves lives. How? By …
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One of the biggest issues that small businesses and freelancers face is late invoice payments. But you probably can’t afford to not get paid. You need your money so you can run your business properly. To help you get paid faster, we’re adding card payments to Bookipi Invoice in the next few months! With Bookipi’s …
So, you want to start a business but you don’t know where to start. Fortunately, most people don’t know how to start a business when they start their business journey. While you can never know everything before you start your business and sometimes it is best to just get out there, it’s good to have …
The most successful business owners know how the right tools help both productivity and profit. There are a ton of the tools for your smartphone that you can use to help run your business and save time These tools will help with organisation, communication, marketing, management, and more. Here are our best ten apps to …
A business proposal is a written document given to a potential client by a seller with the aim to win a project. Business proposals can be requested by a client or sent unsolicited to an advertised job/project. Most often, proposals win jobs for businesses that provide a service to sell their services and provide them …
As a small business owner, you rely on your clients paying you for your services. It’s also likely that you don’t have the cash flow for them to be paying you late. Late payments create work for you and make it harder for you to run your business. However, there are some simple ways that …
When you’re young and the only responsibility you have is yourself, beginning a business can seem like a relatively low-risk endeavor. As time passes, most people find a stable but mediocre full-time job, a loving partner, and soon enough kids. Now the stakes are much higher, and that awesome business idea becomes a forgotten pipe …
In such a fast-paced world, it can feel impossible to build a business that stays relevant. It takes hours of research, time, and effort to keep up with the constant changes happening around the world. Kawande Lane, the owner of Fast Lane, a full-service wedding and event planning business, shares her story From humble beginnings …
So, you’ve just completed a project for a client. You’re waiting for them to pay you for all the work you’ve done. But, they don’t. It’s a common scene that happens to all freelancers and small business owners. Unfortunately, you’re likely to experience it many more times in your career. How can you ask them …
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The new year is an exciting time for small business owners. Many business owners use this time to set goals and make plans for the upcoming year. You get a chance to stop and look at your business and think, “What can I do better?” Even if you hate making a resolution in the New …
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We’ve just released a major update for Bookipi Invoice on mobile. The first thing you’ll notice is Bookipi’s new and improved design which is both simpler and more modern. We’ve also added new sending options and an archiving feature for paid invoices. Here are all the features in the latest update: If you have any …
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FOB stands for Free On Board or Freight On Board when part of an invoice. It refers to the moment where a business that is shipping products is no longer responsible for the items. FOB agreements are often a part of international shipments. A destination always follows FOB, indicating when the seller is no longer …
Invoices are generally sent once a company has completed an order for a client. This is usually the standard for both products and services. In the case of a product, the invoice would be issued after delivery. For services, it would happen once the service has been provided. However, despite this being the norm, there …
An estimate is a rough outline of how much it would cost and how long it would take to get a job done. As the seller of a product or service, this helps both you and your potential client. It provides a clear breakdown of a project while also helping the potential client understand how …
Invoice Reconciliation is the process of matching incoming and outgoing invoices to your bank statements. The process helps businesses and their accountants stay organised and ensure that all book entries are matched. Invoice reconciliation requires two sets of records and making sure that they agree. After invoice reconciliation, your invoices and bank statements must be …
Invoices are one of the most important business documents for small business owners. Sending an invoice to your client is essentially the first part of the payment process. There are many different types of invoices that fit the different needs of business owners. Knowing what type of invoice is best for you and at what …
To make an invoice, you need all the information relevant to the payment the invoice is for. This includes your business details, the client’s business details, an outline of the services, their associated costs and the terms of the payment. Knowing what goes into an invoice and how to make one is important as it …
A job quote is a document that provides a fixed price for a job or project as well as the terms of that price. A seller sends it to a buyer with the hopes of winning a job. In some instances, it can be verbal but generally, it is written. Learning how to write a …
A price quote is a fixed price given by a seller to a client. The fixed price given in a quote is valid for a set amount of time. If the quote is accepted by the buyer within the time frame, the price can not be changed. There might also be particular terms and conditions …
There are a few different estimation techniques that you can use as a business owner. The technique you choose depends on which technique is most suitable for your business, the potential job and the situation you are in. It is a good idea to know all the different types of cost estimation techniques. That way …
An estimate is a rough guess of what a project will cost given to a prospective client. It doesn’t normally have the exact details of a project but it will generally include a breakdown of the products and/or services, their costs and an estimated timeline with finish dates. Clients use estimates to compare companies and …
For all our Huawei users or any Huawei users looking for an invoice app, Bookipi Invoice is now available on the Huawei AppGallery! If you previously used Bookipi Invoice, the product works exactly the same and you can continue to use the same Bookipi account you used before. Bookipi Invoice is also available in all …
Ever wondered what your business personality is? There’s no need to wonder anymore! Take our quiz to find out what type of business owner you are! Get Bookipi Expense on iOS and Android! Get Bookipi Invoice on iOS, Android, browser, Mac and Windows!
Small business owners and freelancers need invoicing tools that are going to help them get paid – not hinder them. So, we’ve been working away to add some of these for you. In our most recent update, we added the following: Automatic overdue reminder Change account email address Minor bug fixes Thank you as always …
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We understand that not everyone wants to use their mobile for invoicing. We also understand that sometimes you work across different computers which means a desktop software isn’t always practical either. So, we’ve built a browser-based software for you to create and send your invoices on! It works exactly the same as Bookipi Invoice on …
Photo By Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca – Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca, CC BY-SA 3.0, License By Arabella Walton Personal life Fashion designer Ralph Lauren (née Ralph Lifshitz) was born in 1939 in the Bronx, New York City. Lauren was raised by his parents, Frank and Fraydl. The couple were Jewish immigrants from Europe and had four children including Ralph. …
Photo: Richard Branson in Germany at the digital convention of Cologne by Marco Verch under Creative Commons 2.0 by Arabella Walton Richard Branson is one of the most successful entrepreneurs alive today. He is a businessman, investor, author and philanthropist. He founded the Virgin Group in 1970 and has since gone on to write numerous business and autobiographical books and …
Photo: Barcelona, Spain, February 24, 2014. Mobile World Congress. Image by Dan Taylor for tech.eu. www.tech.eu by Arabella Walton Co-founder of WhatsApp, Jan Koum might be worth over $10 billion now, but life wasn’t always so easy for Koum. Early years Jan Koum was born in 1976 in Kiev, Ukraine, which was then a part …
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As a small business owner or freelancer, you need to keep on top of your expenses. This means that you need a good expense software to help you do that. We want Bookipi Expense to be that software for you. So, we added the following features to make your experience with us as easy as it can …
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By Arabella Walton Do you struggle to identify the best ways to track business expenses? If so, you’re not alone! Studies show that tracking business expenses and money management are some of the biggest struggles small business owners face today. As a small business owner, you have lots of expenses to manage and little money …
Calling all Australian Bookipi users! We recently launched a new Single Touch Payroll (STP) software dedicated to small businesses. You might be wondering what Single Touch Payroll is. We wrote about it here to help you understand what it’s all about. In a nutshell, by law, all Australian small businesses must be using a single …
Due to the high demand for feature requests, we’ve built a feature request button in the app and the browser. This means that you can now suggest and vote for the features that you want to see! We want to know what YOU want and what we can do to make our app better for …
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In every business transaction, there is a buyer and seller. The seller provides goods or services to the buyer for a fee. In reverse, the buyer provides money for the seller’s goods or services. It’s this transaction that brings up questions. How much money does the buyer owe? What exactly are they paying for? How …
Experience. A word that we’ve all heard many times. A word that when mentioned in an interview, we almost shudder as if it’s become the bane of our existence. Companies always say that experience is important. I’m willing to go so far as to say that it’s even preferred; an unspoken prerequisite to getting your …
In order to have your Bookipi Invoice data synced with Bookipi Expense, follow these 5 simple steps. Step 1: Log into Bookipi Expense using the same account as Bookipi Invoice. (If you do not do this, you will not have the option to sync your data) Step 2: Upon logging in, there will be a notification that …
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Bookipi Group’s goal is to make our users’ lives easier, alleviating as much financial stress as we can. With the success of our invoicing app, we knew that we had something special. With our ever-growing user base; we knew that we wanted to continue to develop our product to become better. Our users …
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What is Stripe? When it comes to business (especially small business), there is always a need to make “cents”. By that, I mean that every decision you make should be an opportunity to gain revenue and be beneficial to your business. The other important decision you need to make should be how to receive that …
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In 2018, the freelance economy is replacing or supplementing traditional jobs for many people. Everyone has their own reason for freelancing, but the end game is the same – to get paid. Many people who are just starting out as freelancers or deciding to freelance often ask themselves the same inevitable question: How do I …
“YOU’RE HIRED!” Those words are every business owner’s dream to say to someone; but unfortunately, it does not come that easy (no matter what type of business you have). Interview after interview after interview after exhausting interview…and guess what, for several reasons, you may not find a suitable person to fulfil a required vacancy in your …
Have you ever been really good at something? I mean really good at something and decided to make money from it. Do you have a hobby that turned to generate revenue? It is no secret that technology has afforded the ability to have us “shine” with our talents and skills, but there is a right …
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If you are a small business owner, then you have probably warned your loved ones not to go near you during tax time. As we often hear, this is the most stressful time of the year. We were able to find out some of the reasons why some of us choose to procrastinate instead of …
We have been awarded the best new app award! A huge thank you to all of our users and Bookipi team. We’re aiming to be the best cloud accounting solution for every small business in the world. We wouldn’t have had such an increase in features and signups if it wasn’t for your contribution and …
As much as “money makes cents”, so does the ability to provide your clients and customers with error-free invoices and receipts. After all, “presentation” is a professional factor and that matters tremendously in small business. What is also important, is having the ability to quickly acknowledge (and record) an immediate indication of payment as soon as …
The moment you make a decision to start a business, deciding the employee composition is imperative. No element of your start-up becomes more recognizable than the people on your team. That is why it is not only crucial to hire skilled employees, but also those eager to support your brand and the vision of your …
I’m about to reach a decade of working with different employers and co-workers from different parts of the world in the comfort of our home. This is how I have seen and experienced first-hand how diversity brings a lot of benefits to a business. Have you noticed how most businesses today are making an effort …
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Best mobile app awards nomination Thanks to our users’ feedback and generous reviews on all mobile platforms, we have just received a nomination in the best new app category! Your support means so much to us, as we continue to develop and improve Bookipi for our users. We have plans for so many new features …
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There are a few things that come to mind when starting a business; one of which is the most effective way to get paid. And while you may think the decision may be easy, there are many things to consider when determining the most effective way to receive payments or send invoices. Many small businesses …
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So, I tried typing the keyword “tax season” on Google search and the photo below popped out amongst other similar ones. The thing I’ve noticed among those images is that it includes a paper or a pile of papers. It actually got me thinking, do we really need to dive into a pile of papers …
Ahhh, the many benefits of technology and all it has to offer…especially for small businesses. Is there anything better than having the ability to quickly connect with customers, offer online specials, broaden your target market, and even sell or market globally? But did you know, there are even more benefits of technology when it comes …
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Do you consider yourself an expert in your field? Did you start a business with the goal of making money because of your expertise? Is it not working in your favor because you are a new brand (or dare I say, existing brand struggling to prove yourself to consumers)? If you answered yes to one …
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Do you need insurance if you are a small business? “YOU BROKE IT, YOU BOUGHT IT!” is one of the worse things you can hear during an accident in any kind of store. And goodness, please do not let it happen in one of those expensive stores you had nooooooo business going into anyway! Well, when …
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Tax time procrastination? Is there something that you just don’t seem to do until the very last moment? Fear not, you are not alone! At one point in our lives, I am sure we have all been bitten by the so-called “procrastination bug”. For small business owners, entrepreneurs, self-employed, and freelancers, procrastination is at its …
Learn how to send an invoice with a few simple steps in Bookipi Invoice app Step 1: Open the app Step 2: Tap the red plus button Step 3: Add a customer Step 4: Add an item you want to charge them for Step 5: Change quantity. (Note: It’s possible to rename the fields in the settings) Click this link …
Record a payment & send a receipt Learn how to record a payment and send a receipt in Bookipi Invoice. Step 1: Swipe of the invoice you would like to record a payment of. Step 2: Tap the money symbol Step 3: Tap ‘Record as fully paid’ Step 4: Double check the client’s email address Step …
Business processes When starting a business, there are so many things to be considered. One of the most important things, or dare I say “essential”, are your business processes. These will become the cornerstones of your operations and there is no business that can operate without them (no matter what the business is). Whether you …
Welcome to business ownership! You are now a part of an elite group of people who solely rely on themselves for financial survival and security in a world of constant change and inflation. Now, factor in your spouse or significant other, children, extended family, nights out with friends, date nights, little league, ballet, etc. Sounds …
Creating a new category with Bookipi Learn how to create a new invoice category in Bookipi Invoice with our simple steps below: Step 1: Tap on the drop-down list. Step 2: Tap on ‘Create new category’ Step 3: Either type in your own category or choose from the list Step 4: Check to see if your category …
We built a native app from the ground up with a new name: Bookipi Invoice Maker. With a focus on UX (user experience) It’s the fastest and easiest invoice maker on mobile. All Invoice Bee users can sign in with existing login details without losing any data, at no extra cost. Thank you for being …
The end of financial year Oh dear, the dreaded end of financial year is here! We get the idea that many small business owners, entrepreneurs, and even freelancers have this “love-hate” relationship with the end of the financial year. Do you want to know why? Because it’s the season to mind tax returns, complete bookkeeping, …
It’s no secret that it takes a tremendous amount of persistence and dedication to be a small business owner. Here is another hardened fact: it takes just as much patience and fortitude when starting a business. Though social media constantly promotes ads, seminars, and entrepreneur success stories, every business vision is different and there is …
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Without fail, it happens to every small business at some point: you become stagnant. You’ve done everything right so far – you wrote a great business plan, you built your business from the ground up, you established a social media presence, and you’ve grown a following of loyal customers. Yet, despite your relative success and …
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How good finance leads to a great business If you’re a startup, small business owner, or a budding entrepreneur, perhaps you’ve heard this very common, but sound advice: good financial information leads to good business. It is 100% true and effective. However, even the most ardent and devoted business owners, find it daunting to spend hours dealing …
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Starting a small business as a mum isn’t easy Work at home mums who run their own businesses have been on the rise over the past few years. There’s a reason why it’s the best time to start that small business you have been thinking about. Lindsey Camden is a passionate mother of 3. Lindsey’s …
