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According to the Harvard Business Review up to 80% of employee turnover is as a result of bad decisions made in regards to hiring. However few businesses and owners actually stop to think whether it is their recruitment process causing these problems and turning away potential employees. If your recruitment strategies include any of the following it may be time to rethink them:

To attract new clients, small business owners may want to look at advertising online. One technique they can adopt is blogging online.

Blogging allows you to share your expertise and attract with potential customers, as well as increase your web traffic and brand awareness. Programs small business owners can use for blogging include WordPress and Blogger, both of which are free.

Your business name is one of the most important decisions you will make as a small business owner. A good name can generate the perception of integrity, professionalism and/or value for money. However, a poorly chosen name could ward off potential new clients, and give the impression that your business is pointless or even offensive.

When you're reviewing your investments, it's important to remember that income and returns come from two main sources, Capital Gains and Interim Income.

Small business owners often assume that only large companies, banks or governments are susceptible to cyber attacks. However, a lack of knowledge and defences make small business particularly vulnerable to an attack.

Losing your job can be one of the most devastating things someone can go through and the results can be long lasting, possibly going beyond financial implications. Not only are there financial risks but almost just as damaging are the emotional consequences.

A small businesses can minimise their difficult periods and increase their growth by working smarter and taking advantage of potential opportunities. The following steps, when put into practice, can help to grow your business:

Inventory is the largest asset on your company's balance sheet and the biggest revenue generator you have. Therefore it is essentially the the lifeblood of your entire business.

When setting up a new business or preparing to upscale an existing one, obtaining financing is one of the first steps.

Keep an eye out and beware of emails where they are claiming to be from certain organisations that deal with your accounts and alert you when unexpected changes occur.