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Looking for the latest accounting and finance news, advice and top tips? You’ve come to the right place. As part of our commitment to supporting SME owners we’re happy to share our knowledge. Happy reading!
6 myths and misconceptions about SME finance function needs
If you want to grow your business, you need to get to grips with your key numbers – and what they really mean to your everyday operations, as well as your longer-term plans.
7 step checklist to make a difference…
Where does your business stand right now? Are the numbers looking healthy?
11 things to do each month to keep your business on the right track
A monthly checklist of simple actions, designed to ensure you can easily keep your business on track.
Discover the difference a financial controller can make to your business
Now, more than ever before, it’s vital that SME business owners understand their key numbers and ensure that the accounts function in their business is fit for purpose and helping to improve profit margins and cashflow.
Fall back in love with your business
Think back to the beginning of your business, when it was just an idea, a dream, a vision. Setting up on your own was the ideal. You could have a good work-life balance and focus on your passion. You were driven by the love of your business and what you do.
Get more for less by diving into your numbers
Learn the secrets of how the most successful businesses use their numbers and data to leverage opportunities to improve their profits and cash, and spot areas that aren’t performing.
How automating data entry can save you time and money
Take a few minutes to explore the value that simple accounting automations can bring to your business
How could better credit control help your business?
How much are you owed – right now? Could better credit control be helping your business? If payments aren’t always prompt, watch this quick video and download our 11-point checklist…
How good is your early warning system?
Why you absolutely need to know your numbers – and how you can use that essential information to better manage your business and financial risk, and fuel your growth.
How to plan for uncertain times
The fundamental principles of financial planning don’t change when uncertainty rears its ugly head. But planning for uncertain times calls for a couple of extra ‘safety net’ scenarios…
Improving business cashflow
Not only has it been an eventful 2 years for many businesses, 2022’s economic outlook is still uncertain as the Government continues to introduce measures to stem the pandemic.
Is Xero the right cloud accounting software choice for your business?
Are you thinking about moving to Xero? Maybe because you’ve heard everyone talking about it and saying that you should? Or on the strength of a suggestion from your accountant perhaps?
Make forecasting your friend
The importance of cashflow forecasting can never be over-estimated. But it’s an especially key business activity during uncertain times. Keeping your fingers on the numbers will give you more confidence and peace of mind…
The essential management information every business needs
The importance of monthly management information cannot be underestimated. If you don’t have that key information to hand, how do you know where you are now – and what the future looks like?
The power of insourcing
If the past 2 years have taught us anything, it’s that we all need to be increasingly adaptable to what’s happening in the world around us.