Most textbook business planning is unsuited to the realities of small business.  Expecting detailed financial projections in 3 to 5 year's time is totally unrealistic when a small business can barely see...

Just like an iceberg only shows 1/8th of its mass above water, your accounts have many more things they can tell you if you go looking.But many analysis tools assume a fair degree of experience and management and accounting training.&nb...

It is often hard for business Founders to "brainstorm" business issues with others.Friends and family may not have much business management experience.  It might not be appropriate to discuss some ...

Up to 1 in 5 businesses are failing at any point in time.This is a sad loss of time, money and effort and generates a lot of stress on business' owners.With small businesses, the owner is generally good in the area of their professi...

Local Services Businesses are those that draw customers from a few towns or suburbs around the business's office location.  Examples include building trades like plumbers, health professionals like dentists and professional serv...