Hiring a reputable accountant is the best business investment you’ll ever make. Before making the decision, though, you need to ask the right questions – to ensure you’re getting value for money and to improve your business’ bottom line. To make
If you're in the professional services sector, you'll appreciate the importance of person-centric client experience. Whether you're an accountant, lawyer, consultant or coach, the reality is clients engage you followed by your services. To a large extent, the professional services
Marketing your law firm can be challenging. Law is a highly regulated industry, so there may be marketing practices which are not appropriate for you. Fortunately, there are some you can apply to drive your law firm's growth. In this
None of us would doubt that these are truly tough times for so many businesses. As well as functioning as best as possible - if that's even an option - there is no doubt that different processes and procedures are
Every marketing strategy and activity must contribute to your business' growth. If they don't, you'll need to review your marketing playbook. Beyond creativity and efficiency marketing makes a tangible contribution to revenue and profitability - which is why an accounting
One of the most competitive industries to be in is professional services. Although knowledge, experience and competence can be differentiating factors, they take a while to build. To add, it is a very personality-centric industry too. While starting out is
For many small businesses, the economic calamity caused by COVID-19 has thrown their budgeting and business strategy for 2020 out the window. Although both federal and state governments are providing financial assistance to small businesses to see them through these
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has thrown the hospitality industry, especially cafes, restaurants and bars, into a storm it most fears. Social distancing, restricted movement orders as well as lock-downs are keeping people home. With food delivery services eating into
A major challenge the hospitality industry faces is wage cost. After all, it is an industry most vulnerable to seasonal factors. Add the uncertainties of a crisis such as the outbreak of COVID-19, the complexity of managing manpower and wages
The business mood is increasingly sombre. The end doesn't seem in sight. While plans for stimulus economic packages have been announced, they are stop-gap measures. Will the dark clouds pass? Here we share four top tips to help you survive