Why estate & inheritance planning is so important

Imagine how you would feel if you lost all of your hard earned assets & wealth to a 3rd party or to your offspring’s estranged spouse?  Not a pleasant thought is it?
It’s a scary thought but so many families leave their inheritance and estate planning to chance.  This article introduces some increasingly popular asset protection, estate [...]

5 tips to work more effectively

Most business owners feel like they could work more productively throughout their work day. By implementing strategies to help you work more effectively, your business revenues should improve over time.
Here are 5 tips to help you to work more effectively and productively throughout the day:
Automate Your Systems
Automation is the key for many businesses success. Simple [...]

The difference between a margin and a mark-up

I am often asked what the difference is between a margin and a mark-up. 
They actually refer to the same thing and it really depends from what perspective you are looking at. 
A margin is the difference between the cost of your product and how much you sell it for.  Mark-up is the amount you add to [...]

Plan to succeed

How did you spend your Christmas break?
Often for many small business owners, it’s a great time to catch up on a few of those administration jobs that you’ve been putting off.  Or, without the ‘phones ringing, it’s an ideal time to focus on some strategic tasks.
I’ve just finished a 32 page draft of my business [...]

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