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John Knight

John Knight is the Managing Director of businessDEPOT, a team of energetic accountants and advisors.

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John Knight: why rent rolls are the real estate industry’s most wanted

As real estate businesses seek reliable income and reduced risk, demand for rent rolls has soared. Here, John explains the most common benefits of buying a rent roll, along with a few pluses additional you may not have considered.

Opinion

John Knight: the business partner balance

There's no doubt the decision to go into business with someone is a big one. At the end…

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John Knight: Monkey business may pay

In an industry focused on goals and success, one element that's often overlooked is ensuring you have the…

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John Knight: are you winning ugly?

The market may have boomed in recent years but behind the scenes many real estate businesses are struggling…

Opinion

John Knight: New ways of working

There's no doubt the advent of the global pandemic forced businesses to adopt new ways of working. Here,…

Opinion

John Knight: Define, detox, declutter

At the beginning of the year most people think about how they can cleanse their body and start…

Opinion

John Knight: how to get the right people on the bus

Jim Collins taught us about getting the right people on the bus, but businessDEPOT'S John Knight says there's…

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John Knight: How to make hay while the sun shines

The predicted pandemic doom hasn't happened and the market is flush with profits. John Knight says now is…

John Knight real estate wealth profit investment
Features

Finding strength in adversity: John Knight

There's nothing like a worldwide crisis to test a business's resolve and ability to adapt. John Knight examines…

Opinion

Leading the revolution

Starting a new business can be a daunting task. John Knight shares the lessons he has learnt on…

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Staying on track

2020 has already thrown us some big challenges; John Knight shares some tips for staying on track

Sales & Marketing

Big versus boutique

The question of whether to run a big real estate agency or a small, niche offering has never…

Technology

5 ways real estate businesses can save money on technology

New technology may promise to improve your bottom line but does it always deliver? John Knight explains how…

Strategy & Best Practice

The number one reason partnerships fail

Business partnerships can be just as tricky as personal relationships. John Knight explains the top reason business partnerships…

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Strategies to reduce your break even point: John Knight

Simply knowing your business’ breakeven point doesn’t guarantee success. John Knight explains how to turn knowing the numbers…

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Finding your break-even point to make better business decisions: John Knight

What do you need to earn in revenue to cover the fixed and variable costs in your business…

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Independent contractors and the tax man

While independent contractors might seem like a cost effective way to grow your business, John Knight looks at…

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What are the real costs involved in funding a startup?

As a sales agent, you’re one of the best! You’re winning awards, have a dominant market share, lead…

Strategy & Best Practice

5 reasons your business has no cash in the bank

There are several reasons why your profit margin and your cash in the bank might not match up,…

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How to secure a tax-free business sale

Retiring? Real estate agencies are perfectly positioned to take advantage of a number of tax concessions when they…

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John Knight: How much should my business be making?

As every real estate business is different, it can be difficult to benchmark your performance against others. Business…

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John Knight: The 10 Traits of Future Leaders

It isn’t every single agent that is cut out to be a principal. John Knight investigates how to…

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Making Your Business Goals a Reality: John Knight

Principals in real estate businesses wear a lot of hats – from accounts to HR, leadership, compliance and…

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Ready, Set, Start!

Is it time to open your own office? John Knight points out the pitfalls and suggests key elements…

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To Sell or Not To Sell?

Like some of the great rivalries in the movies, there are a few debates in the real estate…

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Has Your Business Lost Its Mojo?

Strategy & Best Practice

Don’t Leave a Dollar on the Table

Strategy & Best Practice

Waste sucks – so bin it!