Of the thousands of start-ups launched in the UK each year, only a small number will survive beyond their launch year and fewer will discover long-term success. How can you Read more
Monthly Archives: January 2015
How can SMEs make sure their finances are on track?
Something that all successful small and medium enterprises have in common is good management of their finances. Staying ahead of your business finances could mean the difference between a fruitful future and Read more
Why should you outsource your accountancy tasks this year?
As January gets underway, many small business owners will be looking back on 2014, considering what was a success and where improvements could have been made. Once accurate reflection has taken place, it is time to Read more
Economic predictions for 2015 and what they mean for UK-based companies
According to a report by the European Commission, the UK economy is set to grow in 2015 by 2.4 per cent and businesses of all sizes will be celebrating as they take advantage of this Read more
How your business can build a solid foundation for 2015
The daily management of a small business is time consuming and can be a stressful experience. The list of things to do can seem endless, while you never have sufficient time to complete everything. However, taking some time to prepare for the coming year can make your life a little easier and significantly improve your chances of Read more
Top tips for UK firms making overseas acquisitions
According to recently released data from financial services giant Ernst & Young (EY), UK takeovers of overseas rivals have increased by 16 per cent during the last year, rising from 641 to 766. The report states that the value of the takeovers has also increased, by almost Read more
In-house vs. external: four reasons why outsourcing is better than hiring an accountant
There is no doubt that an accountant will benefit your business, dealing with your financial affairs, tax planning and providing advice that will reduce your tax bill. The main question for a Read more
What can SMEs do to boost growth in 2015?
A recent survey has revealed that almost half of all small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK are planning to expand in the next 12 months. The report, released by the British Business Bank, also discovered that although most of the respondents had sought funding, many of them were unaware of Read more
How does management accounting differ from financial accounting?
With accountancy, it’s very easy to fall into the habit of bracketing all aspects of the field together, simply viewing it as a record of what’s going in and coming out of your business. This is important in Read more
Three things small businesses should have learned during 2014
A new year affords business owners the opportunity to look back on the previous 12 months and analyse which aspects of it went to plan and which require some work between now and December. With resolutions often Read more