Jan 8, 2020 3 min read 5 tips to get the most out of accountant-vendor relationships If your technology solution providers aren't strategic business partners who help you make the best technology decisions...
Dec 9, 2019 3 min read You are what you measure Part 3: Run a faster, smarter business In Part 1 in this series, I discussed how the limitations of traditional performance metrics might stop your business fr...
Dec 5, 2019 6 min read You are what you measure Part 2: Analytics in action By complementing traditional KPIs with proactive, indicative performance metrics, you'll see how you’re tracking against...
Nov 19, 2019 4 min read How to prepare your small business for Black Friday Black Friday is an opportunity for small businesses to grow their customer base and prove their loyalty to existing cust...
Nov 15, 2019 5 min read You are what you measure Part 1: The problem with traditional business metrics Traditional metrics force businesses to react to historical information, rather than respond to real-time insights. Here...
Nov 5, 2019 4 min read How to be a better business negotiator Effective negotiations are key to business success but these skills don't always come naturally. Here are 5 ways to deve...
Oct 16, 2019 4 min read How to spot business growth opportunities Exploring every idea, researching your competitors and target audiences, and expanding into new markets are some of the ...
Oct 11, 2019 5 min read 10 ways your asset lifecycle can save you money Uncover opportunities to save money from registration to end-of-life. Find out how cloud software can make the entire pr...
Oct 4, 2019 9 min read 15 admin hacks for busy people Get back some of that wasted admin time and boost your productivity with these 15 hacks for finance managers and busines...
Oct 1, 2019 5 min read 5 things to keep in mind when moving to the cloud How do you migrate your entire accounting firm to a new system without disrupting your day-to-day productivity? Here are...
Aug 15, 2019 5 min read 3 ways to modernise your accounting firm Accounting is competitive. Clients are demanding more and technology is evolving rapidly. Here's how you can keep up wit...
Jul 4, 2019 5 min read A new generation of CFO can drive digital transformation CFOs are more concerned with data and technology than ever before - and they're driving digital transformation, producti...
May 8, 2019 4 min read Customer success: the formula for growth Customers want inspiration, innovation, guidance and solutions. If they don’t get these from one service provider, it's ...
Feb 15, 2019 2 min read How an online presence can boost your business’s cash flow Having an online presence and adopting digital tools can help ensure there’s more coming in than there is going out thro...
Sep 20, 2018 4 min read Securing supply chains against political uncertainty Amid drastic political changes, we could see a realignment in the balance of global trade, to create increasingly dynami...
Aug 1, 2018 3 min read Why faster Internet makes accounting easier A fast Internet connection wasn’t considered a must for accountants – until now. It helps you to become more data-driven...
Jul 26, 2018 5 min read 6 questions to ask before implementing IoT An IoT initiative that's not properly designed, deployed and supported could introduce significant business risk and reg...
May 15, 2018 3 min read How to write a business plan A business plan is an essential tool for entrepreneurs. Learn how to write a customised business plan that will help you...
May 15, 2018 4 min read Construction firms leverage tech to boost competitiveness With technology doing repetitive and dangerous tasks faster and with greater precision, businesses boost productivity an...
Feb 26, 2018 4 min read Tech in construction: Ensuring a clean line of sight Mobile technology could help construction companies to boost productivity as they seek to optimise efficiencies in the f...
Jan 29, 2018 3 min read Why SMEs should offer learnerships Graduates are desperate for opportunities to gain work experience. Small businesses can - and should - create those oppo...
Jan 9, 2018 4 min read How SMEs can win the war against late payments Cash flow problems can negatively impact a small business’s sustainability. Find out how to soften the blow of late paym...
Jul 18, 2017 4 min read 8 secrets of successful family businesses What’s the secret to keeping a happy home and growing a business? It’s a tricky balancing act. Here’s how successful fam...
Jun 29, 2017 6 min read Throw out the old handbook: Digital transformation requires a new way of doing business Digital transformation tops the agenda of all businesses. But what does it mean? And what challenges stand in the way of...
