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24/05/2024

The Power of Financial Models

Financial models are invaluable tools designed to help you understand and project the financial health of your business. By simulating…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

13/05/2024

Navigating financial metrics: Why the Current Ratio is key for your business

Ever felt like the term “current ratio” sounds like something straight out of a high school mathematics class that you’d…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

06/05/2024

Are your customers really happy, or can you do better?

Most businesses understand that customer satisfaction is crucial to their success. Happy customers are more likely to remain loyal, refer…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

29/04/2024

Record keeping for construction businesses

If you’re a contractor, it can be challenging to manage a hectic schedule and complex projects, all while ensuring your…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

22/04/2024

Navigating cash flow challenges

In the world of small businesses, positive cash flow is king. It’s the driving force that keeps your business engine…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

15/04/2024

Your email signature – beyond the sign-off

The power of a well-crafted email signature is often underestimated by professionals and businesses alike. Your email signature is essentially…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

10/04/2024

Cracking down on retail theft – tactics for shoplifting deterrence

As a small business owner, one of your biggest concerns may be the threat of retail theft. It’s understandable that…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

01/04/2024

The importance of budgeting, forecasting, and setting goals for your business

If you’re like many business owners, you may find yourself struggling to understand what your finances mean or how you…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

25/03/2024

Financial best practices for small business

When you run your small business, you have a lot on your plate. That makes it tempting to let some…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

18/03/2024

5 key steps to prepare for the successful sale of your business

If you’re considering selling your business, the process should begin long before you put the ‘For Sale’ sign up. Selling…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

11/03/2024

Unlocking the secrets to stellar customer service

Customer service is the heartbeat of any successful business. It’s the unsung hero that transforms a potential disaster into an…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

04/03/2024

Marketing your business: where to start and how to make it easier

Marketing can feel like a daunting task for small business owners. If you’re new to the game, or maybe you’ve…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

26/02/2024

Your Phone Habits: Are they the key to your success?

Let’s talk about your phone habits. It may not be a pleasant topic to discuss, but it does matter. How…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

19/02/2024

The Power of Core Values in Business

As a business owner, you’re the architect of your business’s vision and culture. But in the hustle to develop products,…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

12/02/2024

Is the 4-Day Work Week for You? Pros, Cons and Tips

When was the last time you felt that you had a week’s worth of energy to pour into just four…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

05/02/2024

The key to growing your business: unlock new customers and markets

For a business to thrive and grow, it essentially needs two things: a strategic plan and an ability to continually…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

29/01/2024

Stop putting off the little things

As a business owner, you often find yourself pulled in different directions by competing responsibilities. It can feel daunting to…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

22/01/2024

How to scale your business with minimal effort

When you’re ready to take your business to the next level, you might start thinking about “scaling”. No, it’s not…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

15/01/2024

How do I adapt my small business strategy in the midst of a cost of living crisis?

So, we’re officially in the thick of a cost of living crisis. This presents a challenge for entrepreneurs and is…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates

08/01/2024

Demystifying Inflation

Inflation – it’s a word that’s been on everyone’s lips recently. Rates are on the rise, and our small business…  Keep reading

By Ian D Watt and Associates