Are you one of those businesses that does the bulk of its trade in the summer months? To deal with the seasonal upsurge, there are Read more
Category Archives: Business Forecasting
Review performance
With it often being relatively quiet and representing a fresh start, what better time than the New Year to review the performance of Read more
My business is doing fine, why should I worry about its future?
Although a business plan is often perceived as little more than a tool to obtain finance for a company, it is necessary for the successful growth of an Read more
How forecasting will benefit your business
Whilst forecasting isn’t completely accurate, it can significantly assist a director look at the bigger picture and offer many benefits. Forecasts should be included as one of the main steps of a business plan. Implementing Read more
Overview of limited company record keeping
As the reporting and accounting requirements for a limited company are more complex than those for a sole trader or partnership, the business records will also have to be more detailed. HMRC requires accounts and yearly returns, while firms have to file annual accounts and returns with Read more
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
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
Three ways to use the winter to increase profit
The encouraging thing about the business calendar is that all times of year offer some kind of potential to generate profit. In such sectors as retail, catering and anything that involves outdoor labour, the temptation is to Read more
Why should SMEs be surprised at their growth?
The latest report from the Close Brothers Business Barometer has revealed an interesting difference between the number of SMEs that forecast growth and the real statistics in UK business.
According to the findings, not even half (43%) of SMEs quizzed 12 months ago predicted that they Read more
Driving forward with executive dashboards
With HMRC imposing demands on business owners to comply with Real Time Information (RTI) deadlines, it’s never been more important for decision-makers to monitor accounts as they go along and have a consistent understanding of Read more