

10 Essential Tips for Creating a Small Business Financial Plan
Starting and running a small business is an exciting journey, but it can also be a financial rollercoaster.


Starting and running a small business is an exciting journey, but it can also be a financial rollercoaster.

Picture this: You’re a small business owner, and the news is full of doom and gloom. Economic uncertainty hangs in the air, and you’re starting to feel the squeeze. Sales are down, costs are up, and you are not sleeping…

Remember that little shop down the street that vanished during the last downturn? It’s a stark reminder of how vulnerable businesses can be when the economy dips. But it doesn’t have to be your story. Recession-proofing means making your business…

Global economic downturns are on the rise, causing headaches for business owners. In fact, studies show the global economy faces a downturn roughly every 5-7 years. Recession-proofing means making your business strong and flexible. It is about getting ready for…

What do you do when the going gets rough? In recent years, we’ve all experienced issues in our business related to global events or economic downturns. What’s happening “over there” can have a huge impact on your small business right…

In the last few years, it has become obvious to everyone that you never know what’s waiting just around the corner. Future-proofing in business is the process of anticipating the future and developing methods of minimising the effects of shocks and stresses of future events.

In the last few of years, we’ve all experienced some type of hardships in our businesses due to being unprepared for the major global events that have taken place, from the pandemic to the wars. Whether these events have affected…

In the last few of years, we’ve all experienced some type of hardships in our businesses due to being unprepared for the major global events that have taken place, from the pandemic to the wars. Whether these events have affected your business or not, it’s a certainty that tough times will come.

In light of recent global incidents such as the CrowdStrike and Microsoft outages, the importance of a robust business continuity plan (BCP) has never been clearer. If you’re an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or a startup founder, preparing for…

In recent years, several high-profile tech outages have highlighted the critical importance of crisis management, especially for small businesses. The recent CrowdStrike outage, which disrupted cybersecurity services for many businesses, and past incidents like the 2020 AWS outage, emphasise the…

In recent years, several high-profile tech outages have highlighted the critical importance of crisis management, especially for small businesses. The recent CrowdStrike outage, which disrupted cybersecurity services for many businesses, and past incidents like the 2020 AWS outage, emphasise the…

In July 2024, many businesses faced significant disruptions due to a major outage involving CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, and Microsoft. Here’s a breakdown of what happened, why it occurred, and its broader implications. What Happened? On July 19, 2024,…