[ { "post_id": "83", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "The 5 Golden Rules of Healthy Cash Flow Management", "post_content_short": "How many times have you heard someone say "cash is king"? It's a popular phrase for a very good reason. Healthy cash flow\n\tmanagement is often the difference between success and failure for small businesses. After all, without sufficient cash flow you won't be\n\table to cover the cost of operations. Here are five golden rules of healthy cash flow management to help you manage your money wisely and\n\tavoid disaster.\n\n
", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/83\/65f81e82292bb888699c46bb_australia-currency-aud.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/the-5-golden-rules-of-healthy-cash-flow-management\/", "post_date": "2026-03-11 03:35:33" }, { "post_id": "82", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "EOFY - 6 Weeks to Go", "post_content_short": "It's almost the end of the financial year, which means time is running out to get your business in the best position possible from both a\n\tfinancial and tax perspective. Effective tax and end of financial year (EOFY) planning are essential for every tradie, regardless of\n\tfinancial standing. For profitable enterprises, strategic planning facilitates legal tax minimisation and strengthens financial\n\tfoundations. For tradies facing challenges, it offers opportunities to enhance cash flow and stabilise finances.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/82\/money-2696233_1280.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/eofy-6-weeks-to-go\/", "post_date": "2025-05-12 00:22:00" }, { "post_id": "81", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "5 Essential Cash Flow Management Tips for Trade Businesses", "post_content_short": "If you want to have the best chance at success as a trade business owner, then it’s imperative to take good care of your\n\tfinances. This doesn’t just mean profit - you need to make it a priority to keep cash in the bank. It’s difficult to grow your\n\ttrade business when you’re continually running out of funds. In this article, we’re going to share five tips to help you\n\tmanage your cash flow so that you can continue operating smoothly and plot a roadmap for steady growth. \n\n

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", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/81\/ai-generated-8649363_1280.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/5-essential-cash-flow-management-tips-for-trade-businesses\/", "post_date": "2025-04-02 09:11:17" }, { "post_id": "80", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "4 Management Tips for Tradie Business Success", "post_content_short": "As a tradie business owner, you know that there are many things to keep track of in order to succeed. From managing your finances and\nmarketing your business, to hiring the right employees and keeping up with industry trends, it can be difficult to know where to\nstart. 
\n
\nWe will provide you with some tips for tradie business management that will help you stay organised and focused on what's important for\nyour business.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/80\/bb7af6f4-6fc4-4cb1-a3be-e08d23d31ac7.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/4-management-tips-for-tradiebusiness-success\/", "post_date": "2025-02-05 04:49:11" }, { "post_id": "79", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "A Guide to Spotting Gaps in the Market", "post_content_short": "The success of any business depends on the ability to spot gaps in the market and come up with a creative solution. In this blog post, we'll\ndiscuss how you can find those gaps and use your creativity to build a successful new product or service.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/79\/invoice-image.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/a-guide-to-spotting-gaps-in-the-market\/", "post_date": "2024-12-08 01:04:50" }, { "post_id": "78", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "The Best Invoicing Practices Every Small Business Should Follow", "post_content_short": "We all love getting paid quickly, and the best way to make this happen is to manage your invoices well. A report by Entrepreneur found that\nUS-based small businesses have an average of $84,000 tied up in unpaid invoices at any given time, which is bad news for cash flow to say\nthe least. Invoicing may not be the most thrilling part of your business, but it’s important to put the following best practices in\nplace so that you can make the process as smooth as possible, improve client relations and, crucially, get paid on time.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/78\/2C0A39A5-7C9C-48CB-911D-A21191619E9B.jpeg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/the-best-invoicing-practices-every-small-business-should-follow\/", "post_date": "2024-11-04 02:40:13" }, { "post_id": "77", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "How to Master the Art of Selling: 6 Powerful Tips", "post_content_short": "Selling your products or services is an essential part of running your business. However, selling can be an emotional roller coaster and\nyou’re often your own worst enemy. If you feel shame, fear and anxiety about selling, here are six powerful mindset tips to help set\nyou on the path to success.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/77\/marketing-(3).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/how-to-master-the-art-of-selling-6-powerful-tips\/", "post_date": "2024-09-29 11:28:48" }, { "post_id": "76", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "How to Make Your Business More Socially Responsible", "post_content_short": "There are so many ways to contribute and give back to the community. Check out these three ideas that any business can implement.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/76\/marketing-(2).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/how-to-make-your-business-more-socially-responsible\/", "post_date": "2024-09-08 04:07:19" }, { "post_id": "75", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "5 Big Billing Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Cash Flow", "post_content_short": "Are you having a hard time making ends meet? Are you constantly worried about your cash flow? If so, you're not alone. \n
\n

\n\tA lot of small business owners are struggling with cash flow issues, and it often comes down to bad billing procedures. In fact, you would\n\tbe surprised at just how much difference a few simple billing and invoices changes can make to your financial health.\n\n
", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/75\/marketing-(1).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/5-big-billing-mistakes-that-are-hurting-your-cash-flow\/", "post_date": "2024-08-03 23:12:51" }, { "post_id": "74", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "5 Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses on a Budget", "post_content_short": "We all know that marketing can be expensive, but it doesn't have to break the bank. In fact there are plenty of great strategies available\nfor small businesses on a budget. These are tried and true methods that will help you attract more customers or clients without spending too\nmuch money.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/74\/marketing.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/5-marketing-strategies-for-small-businesses-on-a-budget\/", "post_date": "2024-06-30 20:52:33" }, { "post_id": "73", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "The 6 Most Important Numbers You Need to Know to Grow Your Small Business", "post_content_short": "In order to grow your business, you need to understand how you’re faring. Financial numbers provide you with an accurate picture of\nyour performance, but as a busy business owner it’s unlikely that you have the time or the inclination to spend hours pouring over\ncomplex numbers. However, ignoring your financial numbers is likely to lead you towards failure. It’s prudent to create a list of key\nperformance indicators (KPIs) to focus on so that you can keep an eye on what really matters. This will then allow you to make informed\ndecisions about the financial health of your business and measure your progress over time.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/73\/Untitled-design-(7).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/the-6-most-important-numbers-you-need-to-know-to-grow-your-small-business\/", "post_date": "2024-06-07 23:45:12" }, { "post_id": "72", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "Four Tax Preparation Tips to Follow", "post_content_short": "If you want to avoid the stress of the tax period, follow these four simple steps to prepare your business in advance.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/72\/Untitled-design-(6).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/four-tax-preparation-tips-to-follow\/", "post_date": "2024-05-11 12:59:07" }, { "post_id": "71", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "Why You Should Stop Competing on Price - and How to Do It ", "post_content_short": "
\n\tMany businesses compete on price simply because they haven’t contemplated taking another route. The problem is that simply slashing\n\tyour prices and trying to undercut your competitors can set you on the path towards financial failure. Competing on price often leaves small\n\tbusinesses with narrow profit margins and picky customers who are always trying to get something for nothing. Here’s how to stop\n\tcompeting based on price and shift your focus to create a more profitable business. \n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/71\/Untitled-design-(5).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/why-you-should-stop-competing-on-price-and-how-to-do-it\/", "post_date": "2024-03-23 01:20:56" }, { "post_id": "70", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "How to Align Your Personal and Business Goals", "post_content_short": "Knowing how to set business goals and align them with personal goals can increase productivity, profits, and employee motivation.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/70\/Untitled-design-(4).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/how-to-align-your-personal-and-business-goals\/", "post_date": "2024-03-04 11:12:41" }, { "post_id": "69", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "The Best Ways to Motivate Your Team", "post_content_short": "Not everyone’s a motivational speaker. And out of those who choose that profession, only a small percentage can truly change\n\tpeople’s minds.\n\n

\n\tBut you don’t have to become a motivational speaker to motivate your team. You don’t even have to hire one to do it for\n\tyou. \n\n

A few simple tricks can help you turn things around at the office.\n
", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/69\/Untitled-design-(3).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/the-best-ways-to-motivate-your-team\/", "post_date": "2024-02-10 23:18:07" }, { "post_id": "68", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "6 Steps to Ensure That Your Business is Financially Fit and Healthy", "post_content_short": "As a business owner, you are probably always looking for ways to increase revenue. But what about ensuring that your company is financially\nfit and healthy? While it may seem like the two are mutually exclusive, they are not. In this post we'll share six simple tips that will\nhelp ensure that your company is in tip-top financial shape.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/68\/Untitled-design-(2).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/6-steps-to-ensure-that-your-business-is-financially-fit-and-healthy\/", "post_date": "2024-01-29 20:15:42" }, { "post_id": "67", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "What Is Time-Tracking and Why Does It Matter for Your Business?", "post_content_short": "Time-tracking is the process of recording the time spent on specific tasks or projects. In fact, how time is spent is one of the most\n\timportant pieces of data that a business can gather. 
\n\tTime-tracking can help businesses improve efficiency, optimise workflows, and understand where bottlenecks occur.
\n\tHowever, there is a right and wrong way to go about time-tracking. Let's take a closer look at the benefits and drawbacks of time-tracking\n\tand how it can help your business to move forwards.\n\n
", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/67\/5.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/what-is-time-tracking-and-why-does-it-matter-for-your-business\/", "post_date": "2023-11-06 03:41:18" }, { "post_id": "66", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "3 Steps to Increase Efficiency in Your Small Business", "post_content_short": "As the cost of doing business rises, it's more important than ever to ensure that your business is as efficient as possible. \n

\n\tEfficiency is all about doing more with less, which is why it's the key to boosting your profitability without raising your prices. \n\n

Let's take a look at three ways you can increase efficiency in your small business to keep more of the money you make.\n
", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/66\/4.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/3-steps-to-increase-efficiency-in-your-small-business\/", "post_date": "2023-11-06 03:37:42" }, { "post_id": "65", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "The Four Killer Distractions That Reduce Productivity", "post_content_short": "Optimising the workflow isn't always as straightforward as it seems, with inevitable distractions frequently present in the background. Here\n\tare some of the worst offenders in that regard.\n\n

\n\tEvery business strives to make its processes as efficient as possible. However, there are various distractions in the workplace that can be\n\tunavoidable. Some can be latently present, making it harder to control them.\n\n
", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/65\/3.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/the-four-killer-distractions-that-reduce-productivity\/", "post_date": "2023-11-06 03:32:47" }, { "post_id": "64", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "four basic tips to save time and money for your business", "post_content_short": "As a small business owner, the likelihood is that bookkeeping isn’t your favourite task. It is, however, extremely important in order\nto establish a profitable and financially healthy business that will be around for years to come. Compiling accurate financial data allows\nyou to make informed decisions about the future of your business, whether that’s scaling up, cutting costs or identifying potential\nproblems before they do any real damage.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/64\/2.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/four-basic-tips-to-save-time-and-money-for-your-business\/", "post_date": "2023-11-06 03:22:42" }, { "post_id": "63", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "4 basic tips to save time and money for your business", "post_content_short": "As a small business owner, the likelihood is that bookkeeping isn’t your favourite task. It is, however, extremely important in order\nto establish a profitable and financially healthy business that will be around for years to come. Compiling accurate financial data allows\nyou to make informed decisions about the future of your business, whether that’s scaling up, cutting costs or identifying potential\nproblems before they do any real damage.", "post_icon": "", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/4-basic-tips-to-save-time-and-money-for-your-business\/", "post_date": "2023-11-06 03:13:34" }, { "post_id": "62", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "A Quick Guide to Operating Profit Margin", "post_content_short": "When running a business, you need to keep a close eye on profits - but profit isn't a one-size-fits-all term. There are several different\nprofit margins you need to know about, including operating profit margin. But what is your operating profit margin, and how does it differ\nfrom gross and net profit?", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/62\/profitability.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/a-quick-guide-to-operating-profit-margin\/", "post_date": "2023-08-21 12:41:03" }, { "post_id": "61", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "6 Ways to Boost Profitability for Your Small Business", "post_content_short": "Every small business owner would like to boost their profits, but it’s easier said than done. In fact, research by SmallBizTrends\n\tfound that only 40% of small businesses are actually profitable. However, by changing your practices, you can increase your margins to\n\tensure that your business not only stays afloat, but has the means to grow and thrive. Let’s take a look at six ways you can boost\n\tprofitability.\n\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/61\/6-reasons.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/6-ways-to-boost-profitability-for-your-small-business\/", "post_date": "2023-08-21 12:36:21" }, { "post_id": "60", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "5 Ways To Control Your Business Costs", "post_content_short": "Running a business can be expensive. From the cost of supplies to employee wages, it’s easy for expenses to get out of hand quickly.\n\tIf you want your business to succeed in the long-term, then there are some steps that you need to take in order to control these costs and\n\tkeep them under budget. Let's take a look at five ways that you can control your business costs so that they don't destroy your bottom line.\n\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/60\/5-reasons.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/5-ways-to-control-your-business-costs\/", "post_date": "2023-08-21 12:30:51" }, { "post_id": "59", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "Is Your Small Business Losing Money? - The Seven Little Known Reasons Why It's Happening", "post_content_short": "Are you wondering why your revenue and profit seem to be on a decline? It's not always about the number of clients.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/59\/7-reasons.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.accountingtoolshed.com.au\/blog\/is-your-small-business-losing-money-the-seven-little-known-reasons-why-its-happening\/", "post_date": "2023-08-21 12:26:39" } ]