Business Expansion

You may think that because you have good bookkeeping and accounting processes in place and your cash flow is under control, you can sit back and relax. Unfortunately, you'd be wrong. This is the perfect time to do an in-depth analysis of where your business stands financially. If you're not so clued up about the accounting and financial side of your business, you may not realise how an in-depth financial analysis can benefit your company. Learn how to get the most out of your financial information.

Clients are and remain the treasure of every business. This article will try to answer the following question: “Who is the ideal client for my business?” by identifying which demographic indicators to use if your ideal client is an individual or a business. It also encourages you to think about whether your product/service fits the problem/need of your identified client as this will help determine if they are an ideal client or not.

There are a number of instances when you may need to determine the market value of a business. Certainly, buying and selling a business is the most common reason. Estate planning, reorganization, or verification of your worth for lenders or investors are other reasons. Valuing a company is hardly a precise science and can vary depending on the type of business and the reason for coming up with a valuation. This article looks at some of the common methods used to determine the value of a business.

This Business Plan e-book is widely regarded as one of the best preparatory publications on writing a business plan. It deals extensively with the all-important background information required for a business plan – everything that potential financiers may require before considering a business loan. More than just a business-plan writing aid, the Business Plan Book constructively helps the would-be business owner or existing business owner wanting to expand his/her business to identify and deal with potential problems before they arise.

When you approach a potential financier to provide a loan for starting or expanding your business, it's best to be aware of some of the terminology that may be used and what they mean. This article provides you with a list of terms related to financing and finance that it would be helpful for you to know. While this list isn't the complete financing lexicon, it does point you in the right direction.

In a healthy/growth economy, entrepreneurs should be looking for ways and means to take advantage of the opportunities the market is offering, and almost more importantly – the opportunities that will manifest in future. However, economists agree that economies can be volatile, and caution must be applied when evaluating growth opportunities and finding finance to make such opportunities possible. Here are a few pointers which could assist with gearing up for growth.

If your business is established, you already know the ins and outs of your business environment. However, with market trends changing as often as they do, it is important to stay abreast with these changes and keep your options open. With the SME environment becoming increasingly competitive, it's important to keep an eye out for new opportunities and possibilities. If expanding your business is something you want to explore, here are some tips to get your creative juices flowing.

Marketing is one of the aspects of business that managers and entrepreneurs often struggle with the most. From determining the appropriate marketing budget to developing an effective marketing campaign or strategy, this business operation can be a source of a lot of stress. Especially when marketing efforts don't have the intended effect. This article shows how effective content marketing can grow your business.

InvestorsNetwork.co.za is platform and meeting place for South African Entrepreneurs and Investors. The business provides both face-to-face networking meetings in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth as well as on-line networking facilities. Founded by a group of South African Entrepreneurs frustrated with the lack of availability of such services in the country, the network has gone from strength to strength.

The National Business Initiative (NBI) is a voluntary coalition of South African and multinational companies, working towards sustainable growth and development in South Africa and the shaping of a sustainable future through responsible business action, thereby demonstrating business action for sustainable growth. The NBI’s strategy is addressing issues of Economic Transition and Social Transformation through Thought Leadership, Capacity Building and Collective Action programmes and projects.

As your company expands, there are business assets that you will need. For starters, you might need to purchase an additional vehicle for your business. Having an extra company car can make it easier for your employees to run their business errands without causing delays for anyone else in the business. However, buying a car without financing can leave a dent in your business cash flow. Luckily, with vehicle and asset finance your business should afford a car of your choice. Here are a few helpful tips on financing a business vehicle.

It is said that business is simple, but it is definitely not easy. This article aims to highlight three ways for you to grow your business: by recruiting new clients; by selling more to existing clients; or by selling to existing clients more often. Read on to find out more about these strategies for effective business growth.

While many small businesses are struggling to keep head above water, others are considering expansion to take advantage of the opportunities that are still out there. If this is you, there are a few things to think about before going this route. There are plenty of ways to expand a business; some take a lot more planning, research and finance than others. Here are some considerations to keep in mind when deciding to expand or not to expand your business.

With employment levels falling, now is as good a time as any to consider the option of starting a business, developing an existing one, taking on a government or private sector contract or embarking on a management buy-out or buy-in. But how does one go about finding finance? Essentially, there are four principal types of financing available to entrepreneurs when they're thinking of starting or expanding a business.

As business owners we are often so busy working in the business that we fail to work on the business. We are chasing the next transaction, dealing with a dissatisfied client, negotiating terms with a provider, or having problems trying to balance the cash flow. Over the years I have learnt that one should put aside enough time to consider the business’ current results and where it is heading. Here are three elements to help you decide where your business is heading.