11th July 2008
More and more companies in the SME sector are turning to a part time FD or CFO to support their business. It gives them the flexibility and professional guidance they need at an affordable cost compared to a full time employee.
Here are seven essentia...
10th July 2008
Doug Richard's recent report on business support in the UK highlighted that there are 3,000 government agencies and most of them simply direct people to other agencies. This can lead to a never ending cycle of being passed from pillar to post and having ...
09th June 2008
With all the talk of the credit crunch and recession in the news, it's easy to start to feel nervous about the future. Here are a few tips to make sure your business can ride out any rough waves.
1. Watch your cash closely
Make cash and cashflow th...
15th May 2008
It's a common aim for entrepreneurs when they start their business. Building it up and selling it for at least a million, or maybe even multiple millions.
It's certainly possible and many people have achieved the magic number but for every one that do...
08th May 2008
When a business is growing one of the most essential requirements is to keep good control of the finances. Poor cashflow can kill a business very quickly and having someone who really understands the finances and how they can work can save a company from...
07th May 2008
There are common mistakes made by all companies and, whilst they can leave a nasty dent in a large corporation, they can totally ruin a small business. These are the five biggest mistakes commonly made by companies of all sizes and what you can do to avo...
26th March 2008
A recent survey by the European Leadership Programme (ELP) found that only one in ten company founders can expect to remain in charge of the business they founded following venture capital (VC) investment.
So what does this mean if you're the company f...
11th March 2008
It might seem like a great idea to buy a company but there are many pitfalls along the way. Most buyouts of companies end up failing for the buyer because they ignore these 7 deadly sins.
Make sure you don't fall into these common traps.
1. You pay...
29th February 2008
Growing a company organically can be a long and arduous task. Developing products and services. Marketing and selling. Building a relationship with customers whilst all the time worrying about the costs and whether your business will work.
An altern...
18th February 2008
If you want to grow your company then one of the best options is to raise more finance to support that growth. However, raising finance doesn't come without risks. You need to make sure you know what you're getting into and, more importantly, how to get o...
