Small Business Guides
Find guides and articles to help you do better business, and understand the often weird world of accounting.
Starting and growing a business
Your intro to the milestone moments in small business.
How to start a business
Thousands of new businesses open every day. If all those people can do it, why not you? Here’s what to do, and when.
How to start an online business in South Africa
Your step-by-step guide to launching, funding, and growing a profitable online business in South Africa.
How to finance your business
Need finance for your business? Learn about the types of finance, approaching lenders and investors and more.
Growing your business
Are you ready to drop the hammer and take your business to the next level? Let’s look at how to grow.
How to hire employees
Hiring help can improve your business, and your lifestyle. But it’s a big process. Here are the main things to keep in mind.
How to invoice
Looking for help on making and sending invoices and getting them paid? Check out these tips on the art of invoicing.
How to do bookkeeping
Bookkeeping includes everything from basic data entry to tax prep. Let’s look at the core jobs and see how they’re done.
What is bookkeeping?
Whether you’re bookkeeping for a family business, or planning a career in it – this is a good place to start learning.
Guide to inventory
Inventory management is more than just knowing what’s been sold and what you’ve ordered. Find out what else is involved.
Payments
Your intro to getting money in from customers, and out to suppliers and employees. See all payments guides
Profitability ratios: types, formulas and business uses
Discover how profitability ratios reveal what drives profit, guide pricing and costs, and help you grow with clarity.
How to cash in on direct debit for small business
Technology has made direct debit simpler and more affordable for small businesses. Let’s see how it works.
Money
Your intro to budgeting, cash flow, and what to do when you need more money. See all money guides
What is a business credit score and how to improve yours
A credit score tells lenders and suppliers how good you are at paying debts. Find out how to use them to your advantage.
How to improve operational efficiency in your business
Get more from your time, money and team by improving operational efficiency.
Planning and performance
Your intro to business planning, goal setting, key performance indicators, and financial reporting. See all planning and performance guides
Creating a business plan: a simple step-by-step guide
Learn how to create a business plan in 10 steps that wins support, secures funding, and guides growth.
Inventory management system guide for small businesses
Learn how to set up and run an inventory management system that saves time and reduces costs.
Leadership
Your intro to building a vision, establishing consensus, and inspiring action. See all leadership guides
Employee retention strategies to reduce staff turnover
Keep your best people and cut the cost of turnover with proven retention strategies.
Accounting and bookkeeping
Your intro to financial admin, taxes, and the technical side of running a business. See all accounting and bookkeeping guides
What does an accountant do? A guide for small businesses
Learn what an accountant does for your small business, from tax and compliance to strategic advice.
Marketing
Your intro to finding and winning new customers, and keeping the old ones. See all marketing guides
What is a value proposition? Definition and examples
Learn what a value proposition is and how to write one that wins customers and grows your business.
Upselling techniques to grow your revenue
Learn proven upselling techniques to boost sales and build stronger customer relationships.
Ecommerce
Your intro to starting, managing, and making money from an online business. See all ecommerce guides
What is dropshipping? How it works and how to start
Sell products online without buying stock upfront. Here's how dropshipping works and how to get started.
Online reputation management for small businesses
Word of mouth can make or break a business. Especially if you’re online. Learn how to put your best foot forward.
Tools and reports
Free templates
Download helpful templates for things like quoting, invoicing, reporting and planning.
Calculators
Use accounting calculators to help plan and run your business.
Glossary
Learn the meaning behind all those weird and wonderful accounting terms.