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The ULTIMATE guide for startup success – Launch week
Launch week You’ve done the reading. You’ve made some big decisions. Your website’s ready to roll. And you’ve finally made it to day one. Here’s what you should do before you get to day seven. Be organised You can’t run a business without being in control of your documents, contacts and schedule. Something like G […]
The issue of unpaid invoices and the insurance gap impacting SMEs
Small businesses are the driving force behind the UK economy. Yet, when comparing their situation with large corporates, it still feels like an unfair battle. Small businesses don’t enjoy the same benefits or have access to the same tools as large corporates. This is particularly true when it comes to accessing financial services or being […]
The clients that make Countingup – Peterborough Gas
For many business owners, having flexible working hours is part of the attraction. Fancy taking a day off mid-week? As long as you don’t have any deadlines looming, it’s no problem. Want to dedicate an entire day to working on your marketing? Cool, you can arrange the rest of your working week to make that […]
5 mistakes you’re making with your invoices
Sending an invoice — that’s the easy bit, right? You’ve expended all that effort finding a customer, you’ve negotiated pricing and terms, gone back and forth over scope, produced the work and received great feedback. All you need to do is knock up a quick invoice and job done. Well, not exactly. Too many businesses […]
Charge what you are worth is terrible advice
When you’re starting a business, you’ll find in depth advice on everything from dealing with your taxes to how to devise a fool-proof marketing plan. But the one area where things get a bit hazy is your pricing. You scour competitors’ websites for their price packages, only to find that every one of them states, […]
The ULTIMATE guide for startup success – First things first
Let’s get one thing straight. Starting a business is no walk in the park. Even if you’ve got the best idea in the world, your new venture will struggle to get off the ground if you don’t prepare. We’ll walk you through every step you need to take, before, during and after launch. So you’ll […]
3 tips for dealing with cash flow issues
You’ve had a really great meeting with a new potential client and you’ve sent your proposal. It’s in the bag, right? So what’s the harm in putting down a deposit for that new laptop you’ve been coveting? This new project will more than cover the cost… You’re scrolling through your social media feed and spot […]
The 3 biggest mindset mistakes small business owners make
Forget reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic — one of the key things school teachers are told to focus on today is a growth mindset. And they’re teaching it to kids as young as five! Why? Because we’re increasingly aware that the key to success isn’t what we do, but how we think. When you’re building a […]
Xero misses key point on accountants
I read this week in City AM that Xero is campaigning to amend the definition of an accountant but their proposal is terrible. It sounds like it’s been made up by someone who is not an accountant. Here’s the proposal, “Accountant: a person whose job is to keep or inspect and advise on financial accounts”. Don’t get […]