Obtaining finance isn’t easy, particularly for a small business or a start-up. However, most companies require an injection of capital to expand and maintain the Read more
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Four top tips for improving cash flow
One of the most important aspects of a business is the cash flow and efficient management is crucial to keep it healthy, allowing you to know exactly what is available at any Read more
Benchmarking your way to success
Benchmarking is a method used to discover areas of your company that may be improved. Often, by comparing your own business with competitors, you can see where improvements to your performance can be made. You can also use benchmarking to compare the business when it first started to its current position, to see how you have Read more
How outsourcing can help to secure your finances
Running your own company is full of challenges, with more administration required and time spent managing business relationships rather than focusing on key tasks. Outsourcing enables you to free up some of your time, knowing that the daily requirements of Read more
Three tips to keeping your business lean in 2015
When you start a new business, much of the finance is spoken for and used to produce the first round of products or services. The initial costs of overheads can take a large chunk out of your coffers, and you can soon find yourself struggling to make ends meet. In order to expand the Read more
Start-ups: a helpful guide towards total world domination
Starting a business is an exciting time full of the promise of a prosperous future. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs started out with a small business, including Richard Branson, who had a mail-order record store. Entrepreneurs have to possess self-belief, determination, tenacity and drive in order to Read more
What foreign business trends might reach our shores this year?
As experts forecast that more businesses will consider expansion into the foreign markets during 2015, there are a number of overseas trends that could have an impact on Read more
Top three payroll mistakes to avoid
As a business owner, the importance of keeping a happy workforce cannot be underestimated. While a good working atmosphere and motivational techniques are vital, the best way to do this is to ensure that they feel financially rewarded for Read more
Three barriers to punctual tax form completion
Missed tax deadlines result in chasing from HMRC and potential financial penalties, so why is it that so many businesspeople fail to Read more
How your business can avoid a post-Christmas lull
January might be the start of a new year and usher in a host of good intentions, but many businesses find that the first few months of the calendar year are their slowest. Particularly if Read more