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Nine ways to use technology to make business easier

In today’s fast paced business world, technology has become as essential to success as a great idea. It’s a real equalizer that puts even the smallest business on equal footing with the big players. To grow your business you’ll need...

How does depreciation affect small businesses?

Depreciation is basically a reduction in the value of an asset over time. What this means for your business is that if you buy a substantial asset like a computer or a car, you can claim a certain amount of...

Ten steps for a financially successful exit

Successfully exiting a business is a dream for many owners. Follow these ten steps and you’ll be in great shape to make your dream become a reality. Many entrepreneurs desire to build and sell a thriving business. A financially successful...

Identifying your target market

Choosing the best export target(s) for your business is critical because ‘getting it wrong’ can waste time, energy and money. This section provides ideas and information to help you understand the opportunities better and identify the best targets and marketplace....

Product pricing calculator

Use the Product pricing calculator to work out materials, overheads and labor to work out the price you should charge for your products. Download the Product pricing calculator

Get Started with Xero

Ready to make the switch to Xero? Take our FREE 7-day email course to gain a better understanding of the software. This free crash course will walk you through everything you need to get started and feel comfortable using Xero. Sign-up...

Why it can pay to buy an existing business

If you’re looking impartially and unemotionally at the options ahead when starting your own business, you have to admit simply buying one already in operation is incredibly appealing. Not only do you get experienced staff and an existing customer base,...

How to accurately forecast sales

Start-ups are at a disadvantage when it comes to their first sales forecast because, clearly, they don’t have any historical data to base it on. But there are still ways to create an accurate sales forecast, and it’s important to...