Did you know that one of the easiest ways to optimise your cash flow is to make sure that you send your invoices immediately and that they are clear and easy to understand? Tax invoices are also important documents for the GST system and must meet the requirements of the ATO to be valid. If it does not contain all the required information, it can still be considered valid if supplied with supporting documents where the missing information can be clearly identified. Download and keep handy our checklist.
A SWOT analysis allows your business to identify, and then maximise on its strengths and opportunities, and overcome its weaknesses and threats. Analysing the four quadrants opens the door to brainstorm for solutions. An action plan should follow your SWOT once you have established your priorities. We have compiled a downloadable starter SWOT for small to mid-sized businesses.
You may have the best product or service, but if customers can’t understand your offer, then you risk them buying from someone else. A lack of clarity about your offer can also affect your brand trust. It is important to communicate a clear message that encapsulates your vision, story, and value. Keep it simple and keep it consistent at all touch points. To assist you, we have compiled a downloadable checklist as a simple framework.
Goals are steps you take to help turn your vision into reality. Your goals are your roadmap to keep you focused and committed. You will find your productivity and efficiency increase as a result because you are clear on where you are headed, how you are going to get there, and when. Evaluate your goals regularly and refine them to improve on progress. To keep the motivation going never lose sight of the bigger picture as you chip away at your goals. Download our easy-to-follow guide.
When you’re in a small business it can be difficult to find the time to focus ‘on the business’ as you are too busy working in it. To assist with the time you do have left for planning to grow your business, you can use the S.M.A.R.T criterion as a framework to provide a clear direction for your goal setting. Download our S.M.A.R.T checklist summary to assist with your next planning session.