18 Jul 2017
4 tips for effective cost cutting
Written by Doug D'Aubrey
Cost cutting is a great exercise to send more money directly to your bottom line. However to do this, you need to have an understanding of what is being spent and where. As business consultants, we'll review the finances of the business but often find they're not being tracked and managed....
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18 Jun 2017
How to increase productivity by working less
Written by Doug D'Aubrey
According to a recent survey, a business owner's average working week is 50.5 hours, 36.5% higher than the national average of 37 hours! But the principle of putting in long hours to make a business successful is a misconception and often, productivity will suffer. All work and no play A poor work/life balance will lead to tiredness,...
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18 Jun 2017
How to increase your profit AND take a holiday!
Written by Doug D'Aubrey
A business' profit level can be linked to areas such as marketing activity and cost control. How much holiday taken by the business owner is often overlooked. Taking a break Research suggests that at least 70% of small business owners never take a holiday. In my role as a business consultant, I...
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