Small Business Tip

A Simple Payroll Services Guide for Ghanaian SME Owners

Introduction As a Ghanaian SME owner, managing your company’s payroll can be difficult, especially given the complexities of regulations and tax laws. However, keeping employees happy while remaining legally compliant requires accurate and timely payroll processing. This guide will walk you through the fundamentals of payroll services, providing valuable insights to help you streamline your payroll processes and keep your…

How SMEs Can Manage VAT On Online Ads

Social media buzzed on July 21st as emails from global ad giants like META landed in SME inboxes, announcing a new Value Added Tax (VAT) on ad purchases. This additional cost, effectively a tax on advertising, impacted everyone, from major corporations to individual ad buyers. For Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) already juggling budgets, comprehending the consequences for their digital…

A Guide to Launching Your Small Business in Ghana

Starting a small business in Ghana is an exciting opportunity requiring careful planning, extensive research, and adherence to legal obligations. In this article, the essential steps and factors for starting a successful small business in Ghana are explained, so you will gain in-depth knowledge as a budding entrepreneur. We’ll delve into crucial aspects such as market analysis, business planning, legal…

DM for price and other strategies you should fix to increase your sales this Easter

Today, we are coming in to help you fix one key problem that’s hurting most online businesses: DM for price. Imagine supervising a day’s work at your supermarket. The aisles are packed with shoppers, and items are getting restocked one after the other. However, every 5 minutes, a shopper comes to you to ask for the price of an item.…

5 Non-negotiable Money Rules for Business Growth

It’s Global Money Week, a time for timely conversations about the ever-present topic that makes life go round. The first quarter of 2023 has been quite bumpy, with numerous unpleasant news in the media and some interesting news in football. Furthermore, the financial industry has taken a lot of hits, with increased fraudulent activities and the closure of formerly successful…

nkosua loan

How to apply for the NBSSI/Mastercard Foundation Nkosuo Loan

The  Nkosuo Loan program has been launched by Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) as an Emergency Program to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups in Ghana who have been affected by the ongoing pandemic. The program which falls under the general NBSSI Mastercard Foundation Recovery and Resilience Program for…

Is outsourced accounting with Built worth the cost?

Outsourcing Accounting services is defined as purchasing an accounting service from an outside vendor rather than hiring an in-house Accountant. The prime objective of outsourcing an accounting service is to reduce costs. As companies grow, the amount of paperwork explodes too. This leads to  several problems, from overburdened employees to outdated and inefficient processes through to non-compliance and errors. To…

covid19 relief fund Ghana

How to apply for the COVID19 Relief Fund for SMEs

For some time, small business owners in Ghana have been in expectancy of more information on the COVID19 Relief Fund for SMEs. In a nationwide address on Sunday, 5th April 2020, the President, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced the establishment of the Coronavirus Alleviation Programme (CAP), as part of measures to effectively manage social and economic recovery in…