Whether in a recession or not, controlling cash is absolutely critical for small firms. Often cash flow problems can be reduced. However, 90% of firms are still failing because of lack of knowledge and skills of the business owner.

It’s a fact that all of us only have 24 hours in a day – no more, no less – so how is it that some people seem to manage to stretch time and achieve tonnes more of the good stuff than you do? The answer lies in self management aka time management.

If you are a regular reader of the Entrepreneurs’ Blog here at the EBA, or follow us via Twitter or have attended one of our seminars, you’ll know how important we think mindset is in the formula of success.

James Caan’s Business Secrets app hit Apple’s iStore last week. Within 2 days it reached No 1 in the Business Category and Apple named it “App of the Week”!

The third is our time management blog series looks at managing your time for meetings and appointments.