Rewarding your valued employees is a great way to keep them happy, engaged and motivated. When a member of staff clocks up an employment milestone, you want to show your appreciation for all their hard work. Giving them extra benefits or rewards helps them feel valued...

If you want to stabilise your finances and grow the business, working to strict budgets becomes a necessity. Managing the cashflow twists and turns of a project can be hard work. But it’s easier to do when you have an agreed budget and can track your spending and...

If you’re struggling with late payments, and about half of small businesses are, here are some simple tips to try. Invoice without delay Your customer can’t pay until you've invoiced them, so make sure you send your bill promptly. Customers are also more open to...

Making sure you get paid on time is crucial to your success. The process of making sales and generating revenue lies at the heart of any business model. But you can't manage your cashflow effectively or raise any profits if customers don't actually pay their invoices....

Having a big B2B client can really boost your startup, from extra credibility to enhanced cash flow and economies of scale, but it can also strain resources and carry additional demands. Your size may actually work to your advantage in your B2B dealings. For example,...

Why bookkeeping is essential for your Creative Agency   As a Creative Agency owner, do you need a bookkeeper, an accountant, or both? Bookkeepers can seem a little mysterious. In fact, they deal with the organisation, the recording and the reporting of financial...

When you’re operating a business, it’s sensible to think about business insurance. Whatever kind of business you’re running, there’s always going to be a certain element of risk. What if a client sues you? What if an employee injures themselves on your premises? What...