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Creating a positive team culture for business success
Written by Prime Strategies Partner, Rob Drower. One of the most undervalued facets of SME Businesses is their Team Culture. Building a positive team culture and having an optimism running…
Expert tips for Cash Flow Management
Written by Prime Strategies Business Advisor, Rob Drower. Cash is “King”. Banks report that of businesses that fail, a large proportion of these are due to poor Cash Flow Management. This…
A master guide to efficient stock taking
Regular stock takes are extremely beneficial in helping streamline inventory management, optimise productivity and boost profitability. It is advantageous to the business to ensure all stock can be accurately counted,…
7 strategies to get your team to keep their promises
Great businesses are built on teams that take full ownership of individual responsibilities. Too many businesses let people slide by partially doing things, and accepting excuses for delays and mistakes…
Sharp Marketing Tips for your Business
Are you aware you are not making the most of your market opportunity? A focus on marketing is a crucial part of any successful business strategy. Begin by identifying who…
7 Choices for every entrepreneur to make
Kimanzi Constable writes for Entrepreneur and warns us; don’t die with regret. The death of Constable’s father was the wake-up call that started him on a journey to do what he wanted in life…
Small business? You don’t need to go it alone!
Many people go into their own business looking to change their lifestyle, work less and make their own decisions. It’s fair to say that the majority struggle with this concept,…
A Nationwide Network of expert Business Advisors
As business advisors, we know that managing and growing business is extremely challenging and can take both a personal and financial toll. However with access to expert business advice on recruitment, financials,…
5 Super Skills for Smart Time Management
Using time intentionally means you will achieve more and enjoy yourself more fully in your work and life, every day. Steps to effective time management 5 Time management super skills…
8 Steps to Align Sales & Marketing Efforts
Sales and marketing divisions usually have a divergent view of what their efforts are meant to achieve. The two are often at loggerheads, with sales accusing marketing of not generating…
When sales slow, avoid a knee jerk reaction. It’s time to get strategic.
This article from Amy Florence in EC&M is a great checklist for the winter months or any slow period. “When sales drop and the economy tightens, electrical contractors’ knee-jerk response…
How much is ‘goodwill’ worth when buying or selling a business?
In his book book “Transaction Patterns”, business author Toby Tatum explains the key role that a business’s goodwill plays in the sale and purchase of a small business. “The three things…