Growth & Customers

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Direct to Consumer: How distributors can innovate and win

As direct-to-consumer selling appears to close in on distributor territory, our guide takes you through the opportunity ...

November 19, 2020

How to reopen your business at reduced capacity and make sure you don’t lose money

Find out how to strategically reopen your business and jump back into the game with creative methods that boost efficien...

October 28, 2020

Tips to consider when launching an online business

Two virtual business veterans share their advice on how to start and grow your business in a virtual world.

October 13, 2020

3 business continuity tips for construction companies

Vice president of Sage CRE Dustin Anderson highlights key areas of focus for builders and contractors, offering tips to ...

September 23, 2020

Ready to be your own boss? Resources to help you start, manage, and move your business forward

Are you ready to be your own boss? We have assembled guides and expert advice to help you start, manage, and move your b...

September 4, 2020

How to start a business

Have a great business idea but not sure where to start? Our free small business toolkit will guide you through the steps...

August 9, 2020

Business owner studying business insights

The new reality and how to prepare your business for the upturn

Businesses need to keep customer insights and data on the forefront to better cater to their behaviors, both now and as ...

July 16, 2020

The Answer Company: ‘Empathy and agility are the keys to resilience’

From cybersecurity to IT infrastructure and data back-up, businesses need to adjust to digital working, here is how The ...

June 14, 2020

Focusing on ideal clients

In uncertain times, many firms feel the need to take on any client they can get. A better strategy might be to focus on ...

May 15, 2020

5 KPIs to measure small business growth

Here's a look at 5 KPIs that every small business should measure to ensure their thriving business is also a growing bus...

March 4, 2020

5 tips to achieve your business goals in 2020

While most people know the importance of setting goals, achieving them is the hard part. Here are 5 tips on how to set a...

February 12, 2020

7 ways to future proof your small business

How do you build a future proof business? Here are seven tips to help small businesses keep growing today and into the f...

January 24, 2020

5 steps for better client testimonials

Testimonials from happy clients who can attest to the results that you helped them achieve are easily one of the best fo...

January 6, 2020

How to develop a winning growth strategy for your accounting practice

Any accounting firm that wants to improve its fortunes needs a growth strategy. Having a robust growth strategy will hel...

December 4, 2019

Five tips to help you bid smarter

Here are our five tips to help you bid smart and get the construction projects you want - projects that fit both your st...

November 7, 2019

Is your practice running you?

Client management, and measuring the right KPIs, will help you monitor the health of your accounting practice and achiev...

October 7, 2019

The value of technology in construction: say goodbye to profit margin woes

You’ve seen them on reports and forecasts, and occasionally haunting your nightmares with bright red ubiquity and promis...

February 5, 2019

5 Business growth lessons entrepreneurs can learn from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Discover how harnessing the lessons from Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. can help you scale your business for growth in the m...

January 18, 2019

A basic guide to interactive dashboards for small business

Our free white paper on how even the smallest concern can benefit from business intelligence and use of an interactive d...

December 14, 2018

Our top 12 survival tips for small businesses

Business success is a tricky thing, with a lot of influential factors involved. Small businesses feel threatened by all ...

November 30, 2018

Preparing HR and Accounting Departments for Digital Transformation

How leading CFOs are driving change through technology

Discover how leading CFOs are harnessing technology to transform their organizations and elevate the role of the finance...

November 14, 2018

Seven questions firms need to ask to grow their advisory services

Advisory services require a mindset that goes beyond conventional success. Let’s look at the questions firms need to ask...

October 17, 2018

Five top takeaways from Accountex USA 2018

Tripp Braden shares the top takeaways from Accountex 2018 in Boston, including the launch of our Sage Accountants Networ...

August 30, 2018

7 business growth challenges to anticipate and overcome

Business growth leads to exciting opportunities, but it’s important to be prepared for the obstacles that might arise on...

August 27, 2018