Many small business people wonder whether it’s better for them to buy or lease capital equipment for their businesses. Your options regarding leasing or buying depend upon the nature of your particular business, but there are nevertheless a few guidelines you can follow to help you decide what you should do.

Monitoring financials and keeping track of rent payments coming in are aspects of rental property ownership which landlords often struggle with. With all the changes to rental property taxation like depreciation and the LAQC changes and new LTC's it will be more important than ever to keep on top of the financials and budgets to make sure you have sufficient cash flow and plan for taxes before the end of the financial year. The reason landlords and property investors often struggle with this area is that they do not have an adequate system in place. Xero is an ideal solution for property investors whether they are small scale investors with only one or two properties or have large investment portfolios.

Boost Revenue with Mobile Solutions

Could you improve your closing rate with a mobile app?

If you own a tablet or mobile phone but aren’t taking advantage of mobile sales tools, you’re missing out on the opportunity to shorten your sales cycle and boost your bottom line.

From CRM apps to invoicing and payment technology, there’s a mobile solution for your small business that can make it easier to convert prospects to customers – and entice customers to buy.

Look into these key mobile sales solutions that can streamline your sales process and increase your revenue.

10 Money-Saving Tips for Freelancers

While working at home as a freelancer sounds like the ultimate dream for anyone who tires of the rat race, freelancers still have more than their fair share of financial matters to worry about. In fact, perhaps the most important trait that any freelancer should have is the ability to be fully responsible and accountable to themselves, and saving money is something that you will be wholly responsible for.

Preparing an exit strategy

Research indicates that if a business is prepared for the owner's exit they are more likely to endure than businesses that are unprepared. The following are guidelines for an exit strategy that will help your business live on while giving you a satisfactory result.

The term "personal brand" is still seen as somewhat controversial and carry the connotation of vanity or self promotion. However, truthfully personal branding is one of the most important things in the job market. Those with no clear personal brand or desire to create one lag behind the rest.

As a business owner it's important to take time away from work for yourself. However, worrying about staff meeting deadlines or suppliers being happy, adds more stress and worry, and less time enjoying your holiday. With some planning beforehand and good communication with staff, you won't worry about the business operating in your absence.

Since many businesses are now telecommuting, companies worldwide are restructuring their management to better meet the challenges that come with remote collaboration.

This time of year typically prompts many to start thinking about their business plans for the year ahead. The following are some tips to help make these stages more productive.

We've all made New Year resolutions and likely broken them before January is even over. Often New Year celebrations give us a yearning for a fresh start, but id there something that can be done to make them more permanent?