Why Is Customer Lifetime Value Important? As a business owner, you need to cater to your customers. Having satisfied and loyal customers is extremely vital to the growth of all businesses since, at the end of the day, the gains, and the profit one makes are due to the...
Numbers are everywhere, and for the most part, we just ignore them. That is unless we're forced to pay attention to them when it comes time to do our monthly taxes or budget. But, for most people numbers don’t seem interesting. And this is something I’ve seen...
Wondering how to price your products or services so you can make a profit? It’s not as simple as it seems because it involves several things to consider. That’s why figuring out the right price is one of the biggest challenges business owners face. There are...
Running a business means setting clear goals that you would like to achieve as a business owner. Whether that is to provide services or manufacture products, you must have a defined target and strive to reach it. Certainly, one of your goals should be making...
Do you want to reduce your costs by 25% to 30%? If so, then target costing is the right choice for you. Therefore pricing using target costing can help you cut costs without sacrificing quality. Traditional and target costing - differences The two methods share...
Financial statements explained is the topic of this blog (and vlog). And it will serve as a guide to you so that you can better understand them. Why do you need to know about financial statements? Because the financial statements form the bedrock of any...
Making as many sales as possible is the goal of every business. Whichever service you offer to your customers, that is going to be what you’re aiming for. However, what really lies behind a successful business story is the profit generated from these sales. In...
Do you see your business numbers as a friend or foe? If you are in business, what is your attitude towards your numbers? Do you like them, dislike them, or is it somewhere in between? That is what we are going to cover in this blog. If you think that money is...
Planning is an essential process for any business, regardless of its size or industry. It involves setting objectives, developing strategies, and laying out the actions needed to achieve them. Remember if you want your business to be successful, you need to get...
What is profit? We can define profit as “a financial gain, the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent”. Making a profit is essential for any business. There are several important elements that make up your business story - some more important than...
Building your cashflow forecast might seem unnecessary to some - at a first glance, that is. That's why, this cashflow forecast guide aims to explain why you need one and how to build it. Because, you might be thinking, "I don't need one of those. I'm not going...
A DIY cashflow forecast in Microsoft Excel. Sound interesting? Then read on: Perhaps not because you aren’t as comfortable dealing with numbers. But, this blog (and vlog) is here to show you that it isn’t scary at all. Especially when someone guides you every...
How to budget your money is vital. Especially when times are challenging, but also when times are good. What is a budget? A budget is a plan for how you will spend your money. It can help you save money and make better financial decisions. Where to start?...
Are you a business owner who is looking to write a financial plan for your company? If so, you're in luck! In this blog, I will be teaching you how to write a business financial plan that is both accurate and achievable. So, whether you're just starting out or...
Creating and following a financial plan (your financial story) is an important step to taking control of your finances. If you're like most business owners, you know that it's important to have a financial plan in place. But do you know how to effectively use...
Financial accountability is defined as being responsible for the way you use and manage your money. So, are you financially accountable? Or, maybe you’re finding it difficult? You’re not sure where to start, or you feel like you're constantly falling behind....
How do you assess financial performance? It’s not that straightforward, isn’t it? Knowing how to judge your financial performance can be tricky. It’s because many factors come into play. Plus, it's not always easy to know where you stand. You can get a good...
Financial ratio analysis and how to use it is featured in your Numbers Toolkit. Business owners, analysts, as well as investors all use it. I have a vlog about what financial ratio analysis includes and how it’s used. In it, I talk about the four common areas...
Do you want to find out how to make financial projections and how to do it realistically? Here’s an easy-to-understand guide about making financial projections. A financial projection - meaning A financial projection is a forecast of the revenue and expenses...
Handling business taxes in financial planning is a daunting task for many small businesses. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to taxes. However understanding the basics helps you make the best decisions for your business. Let’s take a look at some...
Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a Groundhog Day-style loop of procrastination when it comes to your finances? You know you need to do some planning and organising, but for some reason you just can't get started. The more you put it off, the more anxious...
Why on earth should you be bothered about Financial Story Planning ? Launching a small business can be a very exhilarating experience, although it can also be quite overwhelming at the same time. So, with all your goals clearly drawn out, it’s also important...
There are many facets of cash flow and financial planning. For instance, cash flow for small business may be very different from personal financial planning versus financial planning for retirement or financial planning for family. Writing and using your...
Cash flow forecasts or cash flow planning for startup businesses, for example, has to do with estimating or forecasting your likely future sales and expenses. But why is cash flow for business important? Well, cash flow planning, no matter what kind of business you’re...
There’s no denying that running a business requires you to keep your finger on the pulse. Take your eye off the ball and you’ll soon find that you start to lose a grip on what matters. However, many people struggle to keep control of everything when running...
A lack of forwarding thinking, having no Finance Forecasting is a problem for businesses. It’s much like turning off the light and trying to find your way around an unfamiliar place in the dark. There is very little in the way of direction. While financial...
We have all heard of the saying that cash is king and when it comes to business, it really is. What about the saying “if you fail to prepare, prepare to fail”? This is also true when it comes to business. It’s common to worry about your finances as a business...