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25/04/2026

Common scams to avoid

An online scam is any scheme delivered through digital communication channels that aims to steal personal information or defraud people of money. Being aware of potential scams is essential to protect your business, yourself, and especially your employees. Cold calling scams These scams involve callers attempting to impersonate a legitimate organization or government agency to extract personal or business payment details....

An online scam is any scheme delivered through digital communication channels that aims to steal personal information or defraud people of money. Being

18/04/2026

What to do if you have a cash crisis

Dealing with a sudden cash flow crisis, even if you’re working hard to avoid shortfalls, is hugely distracting. A formerly reliable customer might take much longer to pay than anticipated or a large consignment might fail to show up, leaving you out of pocket. If you’re starting a business, it could simply be taking longer than expected to turn a profit....

Dealing with a sudden cash flow crisis, even if you’re working hard to avoid shortfalls, is hugely distracting. A formerly reliable customer might take

11/04/2026

Metrics to measure business progress

Here are 5 important metrics to pay attention to when it comes to the success of your business, including ways you can improve them. 1. Gross margin Gross margin is the difference between what you pay for a product and what you sell it for. Increasing your prices. If it’s small enough, it may not cause too much disruption, but it may result in significant gain....

04/04/2026

How better financial reporting helps you grow faster

Every business will have a particular way of tracking and measuring how its business is performing. If you can identify when key indicators deteriorate to a level that causes concern, you can take early action. The easiest cash flow warning trigger tends to be your monthly sales revenue; when it falls below a certain amount, you need to cover overheads or your growth target....

Every business will have a particular way of tracking and measuring how its business is performing. If you can identify when key indicators deteriorate to

28/03/2026

How crowdfunding works

Are you an entrepreneur wondering how to fund your next big idea? Or maybe you’re an investor curious about tapping into the world of innovative startups? Crowdfunding could be the solution you’re looking for. Crowdfunding isn’t just about raising money—it’s about building a community, validating your ideas, and creating exciting opportunities. But how does it work, and how can you make it work for you?...