Posts by Priscila Zaghini

How to Set Effective Business Goals for 2022 in just 5 Steps

How to Set Effective Business Goals for 2022 in just 5 Steps   Setting goals for your business is an important step in making sure it thrives. While some people might think this is a simple task, it can be more complicated than you may think. This guide will walk you through the process of setting goals and provide tips on how to make them actionable, achievable, and measurable.   Why Are Business Goals So Important? Business goals and objectives are important and should be established for a number of reasons. If you don't define what success looks like, the chances...
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4 Leadership Mistakes: How to Avoid Them?

4  Leadership Mistakes: How to Avoid Them?   Being a leader is not always easy, but it's part and parcel of being a business owner. You set the tone for the rest of the company, so it's vital that you learn how to lead effectively. Let's examine four common leadership mistakes and how to avoid them so that your business stays on track for success.   1) Lacking a Clear Vision As a leader, it's crucial that you have a clear vision for your business. Without one, you and your employees will have no sense of direction. They'll be stuck...
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Seasonal Gifts for Staff and Clients: When is your Business Entitled to Claim a Tax Deduction for the Gifts?

Seasonal Gifts for Staff and Clients: When is your Business Entitled to Claim a Tax Deduction for the Gifts?   The cost of seasonal gifts for your business can soon add up. However, tax reliefs can reduce this considerably. When is your business entitled to claim a tax deduction for the gifts?   A Gift is Not Just for Christmas  While Christmas might be the time of year you most often think about business gifts, the tax system makes no special concession for them. Instead, there are special rules for VAT and direct taxes which can be applied equally to...
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Entrepreneurs Mistakes – 5 Common Mistakes Made By Entrepreneurs and How to Avoid Them

Entrepreneurs Mistakes - 5 Common Mistakes Made By Entrepreneurs and How to Avoid Them   Running a business takes guts and although entrepreneurs are admirable, they are also prone to making mistakes. Today’s business environment is more difficult to navigate than ever, with ever-evolving pitfalls and sudden market shifts. The pandemic has greatly affected the business landscape and as the ripple effects continue to be felt, no-one can be quite sure what is going to happen next.   With all of that being said, the world also needs new entrepreneurs to get out there and make great things happen. We’ve...
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How to Delegate Effectively as You Scale Your Business

  How to Delegate Effectively as You Scale Your Business   During the earliest days of running your business, you might find that you’re able to handle most, or even all, of the tasks yourself. However, as your business grows, the demands on you as a business owner increase and you need to stop juggling before you drop the ball. It’s time to entrust a greater share of work to team members, contractors or freelancers so that you can focus on the tasks that matter and continue to grow your business.   “But I Hate Delegating!”   Many business owners...
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The Benefits of Making Your Business Sustainable

The Benefits of Making Your Business Sustainable   This week is the second week of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, where UK leaders are working with other nations to reach an agreement on how to tackle climate change. Environmental awareness can contribute to your company, customers, and employees in a big way, no matter if you are running a small or a multi-millionaire business, we are all responsible for the sustainability of our planet. Sustainability has become a crucial aspect of modern companies that’s on par with business and marketing strategies. Although going green isn't...
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Urgent Warning issued by HMRC to SEISS Claimants: What To Do?

Urgent Warning issued by HMRC to SEISS Claimants: What To Do?     HMRC is now writing to self-employed individuals who claimed the first, second, or third SEISS grants, to take certain actions within 30 days - or repay the amounts received. What’s going on?  Watch the video below👇🏿 and hear what you need to do! You're very welcome to get in touch with me at Grace Certified Accountants if you have any questions.  Book a Free Call directly into my diary HERE.   Speak Soon!   Dora Ngoma   Director & Managing Partner Grace Certified Accountants   Please check out my other...
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Oh Snap!!! It isn’t the most Wonderful Time of the Year! How to Manage Cash Flow in a Seasonal Business?

Oh Snap!!! It isn’t the most Wonderful Time of the Year! How to Manage Cash Flow in a Seasonal Business?   Cash flow management is crucial to the financial health of your business but, sadly, it can be especially tricky to handle for seasonal business owners. Peaks and troughs can have you wondering how you’re going to survive the slow months, let alone grow and improve your business. Fortunately, we have several strategies that can help you to manage your cash flow and help your business to thrive all year round.   1) Identify the Slow Season  The slow season is...
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How to Price My Services As a Business Owner? 4 Key Steps to Help You Get It Right

How to Price My Services As a Business Owner? 4 Key Steps to Help You Get It Right   Pricing your services correctly is one of the most difficult parts of being a business owner. On the one hand, you understandably want to price yourself competitively, but you don’t want to sell yourself short, either. Profit, cash flow, and confidence are all important considerations when pricing your services, so here are four key steps to help you get it right.   Step 1: Calculate Your Costs  Even if you have a very capital-light business, there are always costs associated with...
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How to Receive Payments From Customers? 4 Flexible Payment Options for Your Business

How to Receive Payments From Customers? 4 Flexible Payment Options for Your Business   Ensuring your company offers flexible payment options could improve your profits. Here's how you can make that happen.   There's a large variety of payment options in regular use today. While that's excellent news, it can become a source of frustration when the service a business uses doesn't match with that of the customer's. Not offering one of the essential payment options could decrease sales for both large and smaller companies alike. That's why you should ensure that your business can receive payments in as many...
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