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We have got used to hearing about Facebook, My Space and Twitter but how do you use social networking sites to help your business? Here are some of the ways that you can use these sites to market your company: Research Your Market. Read the forums and listen. Through participation in these communities, companies can […]

Holiday arrangements made, ready to go – or is it that easy? It’s countdown to the holiday season and we are looking forward to the Christmas break, where we can relax and forget about all our worries. Holidays however can present a major headache for those running their own business, The holiday cheer can be […]

All businesses are dedicated to saving money wherever possible these days. The economic downturn has brought with it a new focus on cost saving. Here are a few ideas which you can implement in your business in order to save money. Use Less Paper A lot of initiatives used by businesses to go green can […]

ENSURING YOUR STRATEGY WORKS AT ALL LEVELS IN YOUR FIRM High-level strategy gives direction to the management team of a business. However, such high level plans can often prove to be of little use to other workers within the organisation. Aspects of the strategy must be distilled down to actions and plans which will drive […]

Team morale can plunge when an employee leaves the firm. Remember the three main considerations when someone wants to leave. Conduct appreciative interviews instead of exit interviews. Make the most of the opportunity to find out why this person was attracted to the firm in the first place. It will help to find new staff in […]

THE EASIEST WAY TO GROW A BUSINESS IS TO KEEP WHAT YOU’VE GOT HAPPY! You can only lose your reputation once. Research has shown that if you upset a customer they may tell 11 other people about it! If you keep a customer happy they are likely to tell 4 other people about their positive […]

Accounts, Bloody Accounts. Do you feel frustrated and bewildered by your financial statements? Do your accounts make sense to you? Do you make best use of them for your business? Understanding financial statements is essential to the success of any business and yet in a survey carried out in Northern Ireland over 52{f9759586bde9aae26041f7c5d30a2f7e6dd9dbb8958c8825ec70079a0c78198b} of business […]

Planning for Growth   To direct your business towards growth, you need to have the appropriate plans in place. These will take account of where your business is now, and look at where it’s going and how it’s going to get there. A business plan will also ensure that you meet certain key targets and […]

Successful Networking Make it work for your business. Networking is about building your profile locally and developing new relationships. A lot of business owners thrive in this environment and enjoy the experience however there are many that dread the prospect and refuse to participate. With current market conditions it is vital that you consider networking […]

So what is an accounting system? An accounting system has procedures and controls sufficient to collect, record and classify financial information. This data should be accurate, relevant and timely to enable you to fulfil all your filing and reporting obligations. More importantly it should facilitate decision-making within the business. Managing your business rather than the […]