Elizabeth McGregor

On the surface, it may seem that there is not much difference between working capital and an SME.  After all, one may argue, it is granted to the business and the unit can apply it to business purposes as per choice. However, this is not true. The main difference lies in the timing aspect. In accounting, there is a concept called as a matching concept. This means that a long-term debt should be applied for long term capex purposes. Alternatively, a short-term working capital loan should be applied for operational expenses. A mismatch can lead to serious solvency crisis for…

When most people dream of running an e-commerce business, they envision selling an amazing product that’s in high demand and easy to source. Waking up to sales notifications, free from the daily grind, the master of your own schedule. But when it comes to launching an e-commerce business, fear, procrastination, and lack of information can get in the way. It’s difficult to focus when you have so much learn and do. All is not lost though! With a clear plan, and strong focus, you can start your own e-commerce business in just a week. Here’s our full seven day e-commerce…

Email marketing can give amazing return on investment (ROI), miles ahead of other direct marketing techniques. They are a fantastic opportunity to build relationships, tell a story and sell your messages. With the rise of automation, personalisation and creative technologies, there has never been a better time to invest time and money in software that truly serves your business. Not convinced you need email marketing software? Read about the benefits here: https://www.postmannewsletter.com/overview/why-use-email-marketing-software/ Whether you want to nurture current contacts or engage new ones, email marketing is a flexible tool that is standing the test of time while increased technological advances…

BenefitMall, a Dallas-based provider of payroll and benefits administration services, is one of only a handful of nationally recognized payroll providers offering a specialized solution for construction companies. They offer their specialized solution because they understand the unique needs of construction companies and their payroll departments. Interestingly enough, it is exceedingly difficult for construction companies to make do with generic payroll software. Even in the age of online payroll and automation, generic solutions just don't account for all of the intricacies of construction payroll. It is no surprise that construction companies often find themselves struggling to keep up. If you…

There are a lot of businesses out there that depends on the manufacturers of their products, also called Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS). The success and failures of such endeavors greatly depend on the quality of the relationship both parties have. It’s not just about the money. It’s not just about the quality of the products. A huge portion involves the quality of their relationship. Most of established businesses executives can attest the truth around this notion. There are instances in a business’ timeline when the thorns on the bed of roses are felt. Moreover, these situations can be avoided if…

You’ve got a lot on your plate if you’re a leader at your company. It’s easy to work right up to the last minute, only to rush out the door and realize there’s something you forgot to do. Not only is that not good for your business, it doesn’t set you up for success the next day either. Instead of letting the day take you wherever it does, take control of the workday and make sure you do these four things before you leave the office. Check on Important Payments Dealing with invoices can be a nightmare. It’s easy to…

 If you plan to start a business at Seal Beach in the near future, it’s important for you to take the time to make sure that you take the right steps before you start remodeling the property to suit your business’ needs. There are some people who make the mistake of assuming they can make any and every change they want to a property once they are leasing it, but that isn’t the case at all. There are still restrictions when it comes to what you can and cannot do to a property when you remodel it. The guide that…