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What is a working capital cycle?

When we talk about cash flow, what we are talking about is the working capital cycle, which is the cash flowing in a rep...

December 5, 2017

How to avoid common inventory mistakes

Effective inventory management is essential when trying to avoid costly errors like ordering items in excess volume, mis...

November 29, 2017

6 signs you are having bookkeeping and accounting issues

Lots of small business owners have a phobia of bookkeeping - and it’s holding their business back. Here are six tell-tal...

November 27, 2017

People Science: What if companies knew their people as well as they knew their customers?

People Science means applying data-driven approaches to improve workforce visibility – and how you both manage and engag...

November 20, 2017

The value of enterprise management to growing businesses

Enterprise management software can play an important role in the smooth running of your business to help you oversee dat...

November 14, 2017

Everything I know about managing people I learned from captaining my tennis team

Ellen Forbes shares how captaining a tennis team taught her how to manage people.

November 7, 2017

How to master your brand and gain a competitive edge

Susan Solovic shares how your small business can develop a brand strategy that stands out from your competitors.

November 6, 2017

Why you should make the business case for corporate philanthropy

Doing good in the community often translates to doing well as a business. Companies are often already supporting their l...

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

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...

October 23, 2017

How to establish payment terms

If you’re wondering how to establish payment terms with a customer, there are a few key things to think about. People al...

October 19, 2017

Do you go with the (cash) flow?

Are you struggling to keep your business afloat in a demanding and competitive marketplace? It may be because you’re hav...

October 19, 2017

Top 5 payroll mistakes made by business owners

As a new business owner managing your business and payroll can be challenging. Avoid thorny payroll issues by avoiding t...

October 13, 2017

6 tips for managing risk to reap the rewards

Small business owners are always taking risks when trying to grow their business. Here are 6 tips to help small business...

October 12, 2017

One secret to a thriving business: Invest in your relationships

Keith Ferrazzi, a global thought leader in relational and collaborative sciences, shares how to use relationship buildin...

October 6, 2017

DevOps: The right strategy for startups

Staying nimble and meeting customers' changing needs requires close collaboration between development and IT operations,...

September 29, 2017

5 ways to speed up your accounts receivables

Are cash flow problems keeping you up at night? Here are 7 ways to speed up your accounts receivables

September 26, 2017

4 steps to fix your boring business plan

Entrepreneurial coach Joey Womack shares the dos and don’ts of writing a solid business plan.

September 25, 2017

How to address mental health issues in the workplace

To an employee with a mental health condition, balancing everyday work and life can be a struggle. 40 million Americans ...

September 21, 2017

How an accounting background set up these 3 small business owners for success

Three successful small business owners reflect on what accounting taught them about running a successful restaurant busi...

September 18, 2017

6 inexpensive perks that will motivate your employees

Making sure your employees are content, motivated and loyal is important. Employee perks and benefits are a great way to...

September 15, 2017

How to set smarter business goals

It’s difficult to attempt to control every area of your business, particularly if it’s growing quickly. Instead, set SMA...

September 12, 2017

How influencer marketing can help your business grow

Social media expert Rebecca Coleman shares influencer marketing tips to help your business grow.

September 11, 2017

5 expert tips for boosting profit

Business Expert, Emma Warren shares 5 tips on how to maintain a healthy cash flow and boost profit.

September 5, 2017