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Five questions all small business owners should ask their accountant
For many small business owners dealing with an accountant can seem an expensive task, useful only for getting the accounts finalised and helping with tax
Litmus Wines: How Ozlop helped my business move to the digital era
There are many business owners who are great at product development and sales, but struggle to keep up with the daily demands of business management.
Four effective bookkeeping habits all small business owners should adopt
4 effective bookkeeping habits to adopt in 2020 Regular contact with your business plan (plan for big expenses such as tax, rent and people) Process
Four tactics to boost the profitability of your small business
When you want to boost your business’ profitability without taking on more customers, the best thing you can do is look at where efficiencies can
When should your small business say no to large commercial contracts?
It is not uncommon for me to meet new business owners who are tempted to take a major contract because it will get their business
Keep calm: Why uncertainty is no reason for small businesses to panic
With doom and gloom predictions in the press daily, you may be starting to feel a little concerned about what 2020 has in store for
Why confusing invoices with statements of account will mean trouble for your business
This week I want to talk about one of the most common bookkeeping mistakes we come across at Ozlop and how to tackle it: confusing
Bookkeeping: why outsourcing your bookkeeping is no reason to ignore your business finances
It is not unusual for me to meet with small business owners who, having ignored their books for several months, come to Ozlop for help
Every small business has its quiet spell, it’s what you do with it that matters
There are many reasons why businesses have quiet periods, especially if its market is cyclical by its nature. But if you are concerned that a
ROI: When is the right time to spend on your small business
You run a small business, things are going well and now you want to make some big investments, perhaps a costly new piece of equipment
How to avoid overspending and give your business the best chance of success
Overspending can be disastrous for your business: after all, there’s no point in splashing out thousands on a fancy marketing material if you don’t have enough to pay the tax man.
How to measure success – why your new venture needs a solid business plan
All too often at Ozlop we meet small business owners who put their new ventures at risk simply because they fail to measure its success against a carefully considered business plan.