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Managing business cash flow and income

Managing small business cash flow and income in 2022

It’s been a lean time for small businesses, and especially the families supporting them.

Xero’s small business trends report shows that 60% of small business owners are worried about their household finances running low.

So while 2022 will hopefully be a year of rebounding sales […]

2021 Business Planning

Using Data to Guide Your Planning

Business leaders recognise the value of using data to influence decision-making.

This has become easier due to cloud-based accounting solutions, better analytical tools, benchmarking and other methods.

But one important question remains… Which data should we access and analyse? There are so many options. Perhaps, we should ask a different question: What drives […]

The Importance of Sales Process

What makes a business a powerhouse in sales?

Absolutely essential are attractive products offered at a reasonable price to customers who need those products.

Sounds simple? It’s not… but let’s assume you’ve got this right. We also need the underlying sales processes to work because even with great, in-demand products, sales will not reach potential with weak sales processes.

Here are some ways […]

Precise Cash Flow Management: Best Practices

Improving your cash position brings opportunities and reduces business risk

In the absence of equity and debt financing, alternative cash-flow management strategies can make a positive difference.

These ideas will not apply to ALL businesses but perhaps there are some you can implement. 

1. Get Better Vendor Payment Terms

Vendors are partners and are invested in […]

Business Resilience: Focusing on the Priorities

Focus on activities that have the biggest positive impact on your business

That leads to business resilience and organisations which thrive even in uncertain economic times.

But how do we know what to prioritise? There is so much that could be done in so many different areas.

Let’s simplify this complicated subject. First, we need […]

5 Steps to Stronger Cash Flow Management

Recent conditions reveal that some businesses struggling while others ‘going gangbusters’

Businesses at both of these extremes share one priority… which is to carefully manage cash.

Here are our recommendations to help you avoid risk and make the most of your cash resources:

1. Finance Processes Matter

It sounds obvious… but some organisations still lose invoices, […]

Selling online with e-commerce?

Here’s why you need an accountant

With many businesses still closed and everyone spending more time online, it’s no surprise that there’s been an explosion in demand for online shopping.

Going online is a great opportunity for small businesses. It can help expand your offering and grow your customer base (including international reach). However, setting […]

Building your business budget

Top down or bottom up? Building your business budget

By Ben Gay, Salisburys Director

Once you’ve defined your Action Plan, it’s time to understand what this means financially for you and your business.

Start to build your budget. Why do we budget?

Quite simply, making sure the goals and targets you’re setting, and the action […]

Shifting from retail to E-tail post COVID-19

If you sell tangible, non-perishable retail products, you’ve likely been impacted by COVID-19

You’ve probably read about the thousands of businesses shifting their focus to online sales during COVID-19. There is a process that goes into getting your business online. However, it’s not as difficult as you might think – and you’re not too late.

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Using Data to Drive Decision-making to Build Business

There’s a lot of talk about data and how it will change the way we do business

That’s probably true… but some business owners are not benefiting from data in their decision-making.

Others are spending money on pricey systems in the hope of utilising data. Results appear to be mixed. As accountants, we have had […]