Low-risk ways to start a business
Methods to overcome uncertainty in 2020 So you’ve got a business idea, and you think it might be a runner. But then again, just as… Read More »Low-risk ways to start a business
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Protecting your business from fraud
Steps to shield your firm from threats Fraud costs the UK around £190 billion a year, with businesses bearing almost three quarters – £140bn –… Read More »Protecting your business from fraud
Property as an investment for landlords
With low interest rates, property remains attractive As the global financial crisis began to bite in 2008, central banks in several nations took action, attempting… Read More »Property as an investment for landlords
Identifying inefficiencies in a business
Avoiding waste, maximising profit Accountants, as a breed, are fans of efficiency. We tend to appreciate optimised systems and abhor waste, whether it’s time, effort… Read More »Identifying inefficiencies in a business
The scourge of late payments
Outstanding invoices compromise your business’s cashflow When you supply goods and services, you expect to be paid, and promptly, but Britain has a deeply embedded… Read More »The scourge of late payments
Risk assessment and contingency planning
How to minimise disruption in your business It has been a challenging and eventful three years for UK businesses with a series of high-profile incidents… Read More »Risk assessment and contingency planning
Preparing businesses for leaving the EU
What can your firm do before 29 March 2019? As the clock continues to tick down to the 29 March 2019, when the UK is… Read More »Preparing businesses for leaving the EU
Starting a business
What you need to know before launching a startup Britain is a nation of fearless entrepreneurs, but the likes of Richard Branson and James Dyson… Read More »Starting a business
Using pension funds in your business
How your pension savings can help finance your business As traditional loans fall out of favour with increasing numbers of business owners, you may be… Read More »Using pension funds in your business
Extracting profits from a business
What are the tax implications? People run businesses for a variety of reasons from passion to pride, but making a living is high up the… Read More »Extracting profits from a business