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

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

“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 you are planning your business, keep that one uncomfortable statement

The mere mention of tax time brings a number of negative emotions like panic, grudge, apathy or irritation to these people. To avoid these negative emotions, they tend to avoid the tasks associated with tax time and concentrate their attention on other tasks that give an instant hit or more positive feeling i.e. sales, marketing,

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 are a

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

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

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 with their company’s financial information. So, how can

I’m sure many of my fellow work at home mums will agree when I say that being a WAHM is not a walk in the park. I, myself, am a work at home mum for nine years (and counting). Even after nine years, I’m still getting curious questions on how I have survived this kind

From the moment you decide to start a business, there will be so many things that run through your mind. Where to start? How much will it cost? How do I market for it?  For many, they just jump out there with no plan at all and then find themselves overwhelmed with unforeseen (and sometimes costly)

As a small business and a startup, it’s is very important to save time and money. So I’ve curated a list of business apps and tools that are relatively cheap, and mostly free, that’ll accelerate your growth! Project management and collaboration apps Trello Trello is a tool we personally use for all of our departments.