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5 financial indicators to assess your SME's health
Cash Flow & ManagementOctober 27th, 2025

5 financial indicators to assess your SME's health

Tracking the right financial indicators helps you anticipate difficulties and manage your SME with confidence. Discover 5 essential KPIs to assess your financial health: gross margin, liquidity, profitability, debt and payment terms.

VAT: Effective method or flat rate, which accounting method should you choose?
VAT & TaxationOctober 26th, 2025

VAT: Effective method or flat rate, which accounting method should you choose?

Effective method or flat rate: which VAT accounting method should you choose for your business? Discover the concrete differences between these two systems, their impact on your cash flow and how to determine the most advantageous option according to your business profile.

When to send an invoice: the right timing to get paid faster
Payments & BankingOctober 25th, 2025

When to send an invoice: the right timing to get paid faster

The moment you send your invoice directly influences your payment delays. Discover the best timings according to your situation, the days and times to favour, and the psychological rules that accelerate payments.

Managing your SME's cash flow: 5 tips to avoid liquidity problems
Cash Flow & ManagementOctober 24th, 2025

Managing your SME's cash flow: 5 tips to avoid liquidity problems

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any SME. Liquidity problems can arise even with a full order book. Discover 5 practical tips to manage your cash flow and avoid financial difficulties.

Legal status: choosing between sole trader, Sàrl or SA
Cash Flow & ManagementOctober 23rd, 2025

Legal status: choosing between sole trader, Sàrl or SA

Choosing between sole trader status, a Sàrl or an SA is a strategic decision that impacts your liability, taxation and administrative obligations. This guide compares the three main legal forms in Switzerland to help you make the right choice according to your project and needs.

Starting your self-employed activity: essential administrative steps
Cash Flow & ManagementOctober 22nd, 2025

Starting your self-employed activity: essential administrative steps

Launching as a self-employed professional in Switzerland involves several essential administrative steps: AHV registration, obtaining an IDE number, VAT management and setting up invoicing. This guide details step by step all the formalities to complete to start your activity in full compliance.

Ditching Excel: why switch to dedicated invoicing software?
InvoicingOctober 21st, 2025

Ditching Excel: why switch to dedicated invoicing software?

Excel has its limits for managing business invoicing: manual errors, time wastage, lack of automated tracking and compliance risks. Discover why switching to dedicated invoicing software improves your financial visibility and saves you valuable time.

Invoicing in Switzerland: everything you need to know about VAT, rates and legal obligations
VAT & TaxationOctober 20th, 2025

Invoicing in Switzerland: everything you need to know about VAT, rates and legal obligations

VAT in Switzerland is a legal obligation once your turnover exceeds certain thresholds. Understanding the applicable rates, mandatory information and declaration rules is essential to remain compliant and avoid costly mistakes. This guide explains everything you need to know about VAT and invoicing in Switzerland.

10 Invoicing Mistakes to Avoid | Swiss SME Guide
InvoicingOctober 6th, 2025

10 Invoicing Mistakes to Avoid | Swiss SME Guide

Invoicing mistakes can cost your business dearly: payment delays, cash flow problems, and loss of credibility. Discover the 10 most common mistakes and how to avoid them effectively.

How to Improve Your Cash Flow: 7 Invoicing Strategies for Swiss SMEs
Cash Flow & ManagementAugust 15th, 2025

How to Improve Your Cash Flow: 7 Invoicing Strategies for Swiss SMEs

Optimize your invoicing process to accelerate payments and improve your cash flow through automation.

The True Cost of Late Payments for Swiss Businesses (And How to Minimize It)
Cash Flow & ManagementAugust 8th, 2025

The True Cost of Late Payments for Swiss Businesses (And How to Minimize It)

Discover the financial impact of late payments on Swiss businesses and effective strategies to address them.

5 Ways Automated Invoicing Improves Customer Relationships (Beyond Just Getting Paid)
InvoicingAugust 1st, 2025

5 Ways Automated Invoicing Improves Customer Relationships (Beyond Just Getting Paid)

Discover how automated invoicing transforms your customer relationships beyond just getting paid.

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