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Understanding return on investment

Calculating the Return on Investment (ROI) for your business is an important piece to understand how profitable your bus...

July 18, 2018

Late paying customers? Try these tips from the experts

A recent Sage survey found that 11% of all invoices issued by SMEs are paid late. Invoice management is an important par...

June 19, 2018

How to create a pain-free payment process for your customers

In order to ensure proper payment, you need to make the payment process easy for customers to pay. In an increasingly mo...

June 11, 2018

10 steps to grow your customer base

Tips on how to grow your customer base, generate leads and maintain your existing customer relationships.

June 8, 2018

The cure to your admin headaches

US small business owners reportedly spend a third of their day doing accounting related administrative tasks. Are you fe...

April 16, 2018

How to move from accountant to business partner

We’ve seen a huge shift in the accounting profession in recent years due to the introduction of new technologies. Succes...

March 21, 2018

Key components of a successful employee onboarding experience

Onboarding is so much more than regular orientation, and an effective onboarding strategy is an integral factor in compa...

February 16, 2018

Why referrals are vital to your business growth

Why are referrals important for your business?

February 1, 2018

Seven ways to manage business growth

A growing business needs to be supported by a robust strategy. Here are seven great tips to help you manage your busines...

February 1, 2018

Why partnership is a key ingredient to success, interview with Tom Miller from [email protected] [Podcast]

Special guest on the Sage Advice Podcast, Tom Miller from [email protected] talks about why partnership is a key ingredient to bu...

January 11, 2018

How can moving to the cloud save you money?

The benefits for businesses considering moving to the cloud are endless. Find out how switching to a cloud software can ...

January 4, 2018

Small business survival skills: How to help your family business thrive

Running a business is challenging, but it’s even harder when you add family dynamics to the mix. Learn the keys to runni...

December 20, 2017

Knowing your point of diminishing return

Former lawyer and business owner, Rachel Macon how to figure out whether you have reached the point of diminishing retur...

November 22, 2017

Business Owner sharing tips on how to bounce back

It’s okay to wind down: How to bounce back from a setback in your business

Every business experiences highs and lows. Former Lawyer and Business Owner, Rachel Macon tell you how to bounce back af...

November 2, 2017

How to maintain a start-up culture while growing your business

Is your start-up business rapidly on the rise? Let's take a look at how to maintain your start-up culture while trying t...

November 1, 2017

Why anchor clients are key to small business success

Anchor clients provide a foundation for your small business by stabilizing cash flow, helping you grow, and building a n...

October 31, 2017

Want to find out more about your customers? Give them a voice by doing a customer survey.

Surveys are a win-win for you and your customers. Learn how to get the most out of customer surveys.

October 30, 2017

What your business can learn from people watching

Sage Advice contributor Sharon Worsley shares why people watching may be the key ingredient to learning more about your ...

October 27, 2017

A tip for entrepreneurs – Don’t mix personal and business finances

Nhlakanipho “Nhlaks” Zondi shares advice to entrepreneurs on why they shouldn't mix personal and business finances.

October 25, 2017

Why having a women in business mentorship program is a key for having a successful business strategy

How to make mentorship a part of your business strategy

Business coach Sherrin Ross Ingram shares why business advisement is important and what to look for in a mentor.

October 23, 2017

Lost your passion for business? Here’s how to get it back

Sometimes in business, you’ll encounter a stumbling block and you begin to wonder, “Is this really what I should be doin...