No two businesses are exactly alike, and that means the journey of every business will be different. But no matter the type of business or industry, there are four common stages of growth that every business will face at some point, each with its own set of challenges. The more prepared you are in advance […]
Think your business is too small for you to bother with a budget? Actually, every business needs a budget it can stick to, no matter what stage of growth it’s in. Unfortunately, however, a lot of small businesses take a “we’ll-deal-with-it-later” approach to budgeting. This is often because there are too many other pressing issues […]
Don’t have a budget for the new year yet? It’s time to get down to it. We’ve got some tips on how to create a budget for your business that you can reasonably expect to stick to. Creating a budget can be stressful, but here’s the good news: It doesn’t require locking yourself in a room […]
You’ve got the “big idea.” You’ve got the drive. But – do you have the money you need to start that new business you’ve always dreamed about? The first thing you should know is there’s no way of predicting exactly how much money you will need to start a business and maintain it for years to come. There […]
You’ve got many hats to wear as a business owner. Especially in the early days of a growing business when resources are particularly scarce. (And by “scarce,” we mean pretty much non-existent.) Knowing where to begin with your company’s finances can be overwhelming, to say the least. Your first choice should always be to get the […]