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A healthy bank balance can make a business owner feel wealthier than they really are. Some of that money already belongs to next month’s payroll, the tax bill or suppliers who have not yet invoiced. Before thinking about investments, the first task is un

How to take learnings from business emergencies Business emergencies always seem to occur at the worst possible moment, and amid the chaos, it can be difficult or even impossible to find the learnings. However, with a considered approach when fixing the proble

Image by USDAgov on Wikimedia Commons A warehouse can feel short of space when the real difficulty is reaching stock efficiently. Fast-moving cartons, reserve pallets and awkward loads place different demands on the same floor. Before comparing rack heights or

Businesses measure sales, margins, costs and cash flow with increasing scrutiny. So why does marketing still get away with reporting impressions, engagement and website traffic? Here, Paul Houston, co-founder of Catalyst Marketing Agency, argues that SMEs need

Selling directly to customers offers many advantages for companies, especially small or medium-sized ones. But there are many factors to consider.

Small business debt collection rarely crosses an owner’s mind until an invoice goes unpaid, and then every owner knows the feeling. The work is done, the invoice went out weeks ago, and the money still hasn’t arrived. You send a polite reminder. Th