If you have always done it that way, it is probably wrong.
Charles Kettering (1876 – 1958, American inventor, engineer, and businessman)
Top tools, advice and training courses to boost your profits
Streetwise Guru's guide to essential tools for business owners – the best sales courses, leading accounting packages, top collaboration software and the best project management tools.
We know how hard it is to start and run a small business – and how fulfilling if you do it right (or even nearly right).
Streetwise Guru’s toolbox for business owners includes all you need to raise your business to the next level.
Over the past 40 years Streetwise Guru has helped businesses like yours to succeed. The Guru has also successfully managed a number of businesses himself, and is now keen to share his knowledge and secrets with you.
In this toolbox the Streetwise Guru identifies the opportunities and challenges created by the fourth industrial revolution.
Each section of the toolbox provides links to the Guru’s top recommended business tools.
- Do you feel overwhelmed by the speed of change in your industry?
- Do you need to change your business model in order to survive?
- Are competitors gaining an edge on you?
- Are you excited about the opportunities created by the fourth industrial revolution?
- Are you ready to take your business to the next level?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then welcome to the world of the Streetwise Guru. It is time to open the toolbox! You will find links to the best training courses and programs below.
Essential tools for business owners
The best investment is in the tools of one’s own trade.
American founding father Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790, printer, publisher, author, inventor, scientist and diplomat).
The Streetwise Guru business management toolbox
The Streetwise Guru shares the secrets of business success learned through decades of experience in management and in helping entrepreneurial owners like you.
There is a growing library of free tools to help you manage your business better.
Free tool link.
Best cloud bookkeeping programs
The most critical contributor to your success or otherwise in business is your bookkeeping. You need to keep track of all financial aspects of the business in real time. Cloud bookkeeping provides flexibility and integration of your whole business operation, from the generation of orders through to delivery and payment. Cloud accounting and bookkeeping programs are also ideal for service businesses.
To view the top ten cloud bookkeeping programs, click here
Best sales training courses
Sales training is essential for business owners – be it for themselves, their sales managers or sales reps. Streetwise Guru has assessed the leading sales training programs and has made a list of recommendations.
We also share tips on how to improve your sales performance.
To view the top eight sales training courses, click here.
Best collaboration tools
The best collaboration tools identified by Streetwise Guru enable you to create and manage teams across time zones and borders. Find out how collaboration systems create new opportunities for you and your business.
To view the top 10 collaboration tools, click here.