budget - Converge

Step Up Your Marketing Game

April 29, 2019 ConvergeTeam

If you want to give your business a boost, then one way that you can step up what you do is your marketing. The marketing of your business is all about promoting and selling products or services, and that can include market research and advertising. And if yours is lacking, then you are missing out a lot of potential sales as you can be missing out on some of those chances to sell and promote what your business does. So here are some actionable tips to step up your marketing…

Stop Making Expensive Decisions For Your Business

January 11, 2019January 15, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Money makes the world go round, and we really do think that everyone has a bit of an expensive taste. Even if our personal lives it’s easy to manage money because if we have something, we typically want to spend it. Even if that spending is on something in the shops that you just feel like you have to have, and that something is a tasty ham sandwich. But when we’re so revolved around money and when a business typically generates so much money, it’s easy to see why spending…

The Essential Guide To Renovating Property As A Side Hustle

January 7, 2019 Jason Fleagle

Many would-be property developers refuse to resign from their full time jobs and launch headlong into a new career in real estate on a whim. They sensibly like to test the waters first, purchasing a fixer upper and doing it up in the evenings and at weekends. Learning the ropes this way means your social life will inevitably take a hit, but you won’t have to surrender your income and steady wage. Learning to renovate a property in the most cost efficient way isn’t easy. It can be all too…

Building Your Offices On The Cheap

December 14, 2018 Jason Fleagle

When it comes time to build a new office, one of the main things that you want to be sure of is that you are only spending what you absolutely have to spend to make the project work out well. Whether you are just starting up a new business, or seeking to expand a current one, there is no doubt that building a new office is a huge project, and one which is generally going to cost you a lot of money. It gets without saying too that you will…

3 Simple Ideas to Regulate Your Business Finances

December 3, 2018 Jason Fleagle

Managing your business finances can be a real pain but there is no need to panic. There are a few simple ways to make your life easier while giving you a better idea of where you stand financially at the end of each month, week, or even day. Though your business budget should clearly outline all the costs you need to think about, you must ensure that you stay on top of each payment to reduce your stress and keep in the black. The more you can simplify in business,…

Never Make These Mistakes With Your Small Business Finances

November 30, 2018 Jason Fleagle

When it comes to your small business finances, you really need to make sure you’re handling them correctly from the get-go. Cash flow is one of the most important things you will ever master in business, so avoid the following mistakes! Failure To Have Your Business And Personal Accounts Separated Commit yourself to creating separate savings no matter how convenient it is to have everything together. Doing this right at the beginning will make it much easier to do the accounting for your business, plan for quarterly tax estimates (in…

Recuperating The Costs Of Christmas

November 27, 2018 Jason Fleagle

Christmas can be an expensive time, particularly if you have many friends and family members that you hope to celebrate with. Gift-giving can be difficult when you’re trying to take care of everyone’s needs, throw a wonderful event, and maybe even book a few extra days from work to plan and organize everything. It’s not as if your life bills simply stop over the Christmas period either, so that could be called into question as something to worry about also. This is where recuperating the costs of Christmas can be…

Creating A Fiscally Responsible Personal Budget

November 26, 2018 Jason Fleagle

There are a lot of similarities between a personal budget and a business budget. In a business, you can maximise your profit margins by reducing your overhead costs. And the same goes for your personal finances. If you want more available income for your future savings or luxury purchases then you should think about the way in which you spend your earnings every month. With some small changes to your lifestyle, you could massively improve your financial situation. These are the things to consider when creating a fiscally responsible personal…

Creative Ways To Build Your Travel Fund

November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 Jason Fleagle

When money is tight, the thought of going on vacation can seem almost impossible. After all, hundreds or thousands of dollars don’t just appear out of thin air, and, let’s face it, the lottery isn’t a reliable option. We all know that working extra shifts can make more money, but, when that isn’t a possibility, then you need to think more creatively. Everyone should get the opportunity to see the world, so here are six ways to get a little bit closer to your vacation fund goals. Round Up Your…

Planning Your Business Budget

November 19, 2018November 20, 2018 Jason Fleagle

From home-based businesses to big nationwide organisations, one of the most important things business owners need to do is plan their budget effectively, and ensure that they keep it under control. This could mean everything from scaling back your everyday business costs to dealing with your taxes. The only trouble is that this is a lot easier said than done. Keeping that in mind, read on to discover some crucial advice… Hire an accountant The first thing you need to do is make sure you hire a top chartered accountant.…

Converge Blog Cookies Policy