Collaboration to grow business

Businesses can gain a lot from collaboration, regardless of the industry they are in. The following are some reasons why businesses should care about collaboration. Get inspired As a business, it is important to build a routine and figure out day-to-day operations. However, this might mean that you stop trying different techniques which could be…

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The skills necessary to be a business owner

As a business owner, you need to continually update various different skills. Improving these skills will enable you to improve all aspects of business operations.  Financial skills Being an owner means being able to manage finances. You should be able to effectively forecast your cash flow, monitor profit and loss, create budgets and make financial…

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Sustainable practices for your business

Adopting sustainable practices for your business is a great way to contribute positively to the environment. These changes won’t significantly impact business operations, but will effectively reduce the carbon footprint of your business. Office location: This is relevant if you are moving to a new location or are newly starting your business. Choose a location…

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Conducting due diligence when buying an existing business

You’ve found the perfect business for you to buy. It fits all your requirements and you’re in a position where you can comfortably buy the business. What’s next? Before you sign the contract to finalise the buy, it is important to conduct due diligence. For this, you should review the financial records, business operations and…

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Why company culture is important

Company culture has become an important part of how businesses are perceived. Businesses with a positive culture are more likely to attract clients and customers. Statistics also show that over 50% of executives believe that having a good culture can influence productivity, creativity, profitability, firm value and growth rates.  However, while it can be easier…

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What to know before you apply for a business loan

A business loan can give you the support you need to fund growth or temporarily relieve cash flow pressures. These are some things to know before applying for the loan: Understand the purpose of your loan: You should be sure about why you want a loan and what you will be doing with the loan. …

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Why you should have a written partnership agreement

Having a strong relationship with your partners is extremely important, but sometimes it isn’t enough. Having a document which covers all aspects of running the business, both those which are liable to disputes and those which are not is essential.  If you haven’t done so already, the following are some reasons why you should create…

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How innovation can help business

Innovation doesn’t have to be a revolutionary and world-changing breakthrough. It can also be small changes you make to continually improve your business. Innovation can help in multiple aspects of business. Improve sales and customer relationships: Putting the time and effort into improving your products and services is essential if you want to retain customers.…

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