Delegate without fear — what you need to know as a small business owner
The good news? your business is thriving! The bad news? You’re still doing it all. Even though you have staff, you’re still handling many of the daily operations yourself — emails and phone calls, bids and vendors, marketing, and scheduling. ...
Why your small business needs an exit strategy — even if you’re not planning your exit just yet
Does your business plan include an exit strategy? If your answer is “not yet” — or if this is the first you’ve heard of it — you’re not alone. What is an exit strategy? Put simply, an exit strategy is...
From small business owner to employer: How to nail time management when you make your first hire
Your business is growing in ways you’d never even imagined. You’re keeping all the balls in the air (so far), but you have this nagging feeling that it won’t be long before you drop one. Managing all the day-to-day operations...
How to sell without being ‘salesy’ — 3 tips for selling, without selling your soul
The knot in your stomach before you make that sales call. That awkward feeling when you’re pitching to a client because you already know they’re not interested. The dread of an unanswered email enquiry. It’s safe to say sales isn’t...
From employee to self-employed: here’s how to manage the transition
No matter your current position, whether you’re the CEO of a multinational corporation, an apprentice, or a new graduate with a part-time job, making the transition from employee to self-employed business owner comes with one heck of a learning curve....
How to create an offer your customers can’t refuse
Is it the right time to create an offer to drive sales? You hate to admit it, but you thought (or at least hoped) this would be easier. After all, you’ve ticked all of the business building boxes so far....
Starting a small business? Here are 5 things to avoid
We love sharing articles about what you should be doing as entrepreneurs and small business owners because we want to set you up for success. But what about the common pitfalls that many small businesses face? As a small business...
How to improve employee engagement (and why it’s so important that you do!)
We know that hiring your first employee (or employees) was a big deal. From figuring out how to define and advertise the position to finding the right person, buying uniforms and tech for them to use, and investing in their...
How to get the right insurance for your business
Why is it important to get the right insurance? So, you know you need insurance for your business, but how do you go about getting the right cover? Whether you’re buying insurance for the first time, or in the process...
Cutting business costs: how small businesses can make serious savings
At Clear Books, helping you make more money is baked into what we do, from the affordability of our software and our invoice automation tools to the extensive functionality that frees up the time you need to find and attract...
