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5 tips to achieve your business goals in 2021

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

January 5, 2021

Scariest business decisions: Experts share their tips and advice for the post-COVID future

Our business experts share their scariest business decisions, tips for overcoming fear, and advice for the post-COVID fu...

December 3, 2020

5 reasons you should be using a receipt app

Every small business should be using a receipt app and accounting software, even if they’re outsourcing their accounting...

December 1, 2020

Free invoice templates: Get paid faster and maintain cash flow

Creating invoices doesn't have to be complicated. Download our free easy-to-use invoice templates and bill your customer...

November 28, 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

Your four-step checklist for refining your business plan

After you’ve been in business for a while, your business plan may need a refresher. Here are the areas you should re-exa...

October 7, 2020

Direct-to-consumer: 3 innovation tips for distributors

Distributors can survive in the direct-to-consumer world by tapping into smarter data technology. Here are our top innov...

September 3, 2020

7 business growth challenges to anticipate and overcome

Business growth challenges can leads to exciting opportunities. Here are 7 challenges to anticipate and tips to overcome...

August 27, 2020

9 tips to encourage collaboration across departments

To stay competitive you need to encourage workplace collaboration across departments. Here are ten tips to get you started.

August 12, 2020

Building a better future for your firm

Your accounting firm can work remotely while providing the same quality service and building excellent relationships. He...

August 11, 2020

A guide to business continuity: 6 tips to manage uncertainty

How do you ensure business continuity? There is room for success if you manage people and processes better than your com...

August 2, 2020

Making the leap from employee to entrepreneur: Tips from a pastry chef

Did you ever dream of quitting your day job to follow your passion? Owners of the macaron delivery service, Pastreez sha...

July 31, 2020

Plan for business growth during and after a recession

How you can plan for business growth during and after a recession? Steps include leveraging IT, including small business...

July 15, 2020

Why niche markets can be big business for accountants

John O'Donnell, a practice consultant at ICAEW Members' Department, shares why niche markets are big business for accoun...

June 5, 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

Checklist: How to prepare a profit and loss (P&L) statement

Preparing a P&L statement doesn't have to be difficult. Sage explains how to prepare a profit and loss statement and how...

December 29, 2019

5 ways to manage your cash flow

Staying on top of your cash flow is crucial for your business to succeed. Here are 5 tips on how to better manage your c...

December 9, 2019

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

How to get a payment gateway and accept online payments

A payment gateway is the virtual gateway your customers' bank accounts that securely transmits transactional data about ...

October 22, 2019

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How to recover a past due invoice

Recovering a past due invoice is frustrating and time-consuming. Learn how to ensure you get paid on time with this deta...

September 3, 2019

How to use business intelligence to get paid and improve cash flow

For small and growing businesses, there are few tasks more important than ensuring you’re paid on time and managing your...

July 8, 2019

How to choose a cloud product and move to it successfully

15 of the best admin hacks for small businesses

Businesses report that 71% of their admin time is taken up with accounting and payments processing tasks. Here are 15 wa...

June 27, 2019

ICYMI: Top takeaways from Sage Summit 2019

Catch up on the top takeaways from Sage Summit 2019, with insights from industry leaders like Tom Hood, Jeffery Chancell...

May 17, 2019