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It’s always a shock to see a seemingly successful company go under, but this doesn’t just happen out of the blue. There are always warning signs, and the survival of your business relies on you being able to recognise them. The sooner you can spot financial trouble, the sooner you can start working on a solution. Nothing good ever comes from burying your head in the sand, so it’s best to get well-acquainted with the red flags. Here are seven warning signs that your business is in danger.

“Branding” has become a bit of a business buzzword lately, but what does it really mean – and why do you need to do it?

Starting your own business is an amazing thing to do but it’s also notoriously risky. There’s a lot to think about when you first start out on your own and it can be tempting to put accounting on the back burner, but that would be a huge mistake. Good accounting is crucial to the financial health of your business and mistakes can be devastating, especially in the early days. It’s important to know which mistakes to avoid to ensure that your small business is around for years to come.

As a business owner, it’s important to stay on top of accounting trends and make them work for your organisation. If you don’t stay up-to-date you might just find yourself left in the dust whilst your competitors improve their efficiency with the latest and greatest software and practices. Here’s an overview of the top accounting trends for 2021 to help you stay one step ahead.

It might be tempting to try and do the accounting yourself. But getting a team of experts could save you precious time and resources.

A company is entirely dependent on its employees, and managing the workplace can be a full-time job. Here are some tips on how to ensure appropriate workplace relationships.

Your business needs a budget but when you’re starting out it can be tempting to skip this step. That would be a mistake, because a budget is a powerful tool to ensure the financial health of your small business. A realistic budget enables you to make confident financial decisions and save money for future investment and expansion. On top of this, your budget will prevent you from overspending and provide concrete goals against which you can measure your success.

The covid-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of caring for your mental health. Times are tough and there may be many factors beyond your control right now, but there are steps that you can take to help you to weather the storm. Improving your mental health doesn’t have to mean a complete lifestyle overhaul; there are many simple changes you can make to balance your brain chemistry. The best approach is to take it slow and try to integrate some of the following habits into your daily life.

Improper business workflow affects efficiency and performance in the workplace and can lead to a loss of profits. Here are some tips on how to streamline the business workflow.

The past decade or so has seen low levels of inflation across the globe but sadly, all good things must come to an end. The economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic means that we’re likely to see an increase in inflation in the not-too-distant future, and this could have serious consequences for your business. Whilst some businesses do benefit from inflation, others take a significant hit. As a business owner, it’s important that you understand how inflation could impact your startup and learn how to weather the storm.