As a finance director in the UK, you will have a lot of responsibility when it comes to the accounts of your clients. Not only will you have to help them maintain their budget, but you will need to be ready to talk with stakeholders and help them understand the numbers and what it all …
Nowadays, owning a business means that you will be looking to establish a brand and an associated product or service. Thanks to the pandemic, small businesses have had it very tough. However, now that things are calmer from a COVID-19 perspective than they were before, it’s time for you to get your company back on …
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If you are a start-up company, it can be difficult to maintain your funds throughout the year to make sure that your business can experience continuous growth. When you first begin your business, don’t just undertake the challenge of growing your company on your own. Instead, you can look to the UK Government or other …
A finance director plays a crucial role in many organisations, and of course, many people very much aspire to become one. So, when your organisation is seeking out a finance director to help guide its growth, what qualifications should you be looking for in such a professional? It takes a lot of time, effort, and …
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A business’s financial structure is a matter for that specific organisation, and no two businesses will operate their financial teams in exactly the same way. Nonetheless, there is a standard structure that many will follow: a CFO (Chief Financial Officer), a vice president, one or more accountants, and a budget analyst. Whether the firm in …
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No matter how proudly independent you are in coordinating your business’s direction and growth, there will almost certainly be times when you feel the need to seek the advice of someone else – potentially someone completely outside of your company. Even the most successful companies seek out external individuals to give them help and advice …
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Rising to the rank of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) within an organisation isn’t easy. As one of the highest-ranking positions in a company, the CFO generally reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, or CEO. It is, then, understandably a highly desired and extremely competitive position. It is worth bearing in mind that the …
Whether you are at the helm of a start-up looking to grow, or a much bigger organisation seeking ways to optimise current operations, you should never underestimate the power of the right business growth strategies. After all, if there’s one thing that can be said about business, it’s that business is always evolving. There’s always …
Owning a small business comes with as many perks as it does challenges. However, one of those challenges will unquestionably always be the management of your business’s finite financial resources. Money is a major concern when sustaining a business, and monthly budgets may leave you with very little wiggle room for emergencies. So, how can …
Growing your business can be an exciting and challenging time, as you work towards the goal of higher revenue, increased profits, and booming sales. However, after the initial spurt of growth, some businesses might see their upwards trajectory begin to stagnate. So, what can you do to restimulate business growth once it has plateaued? Let …
Financial operations lie at the heart of any business, whether a small family-owned company or a large conglomerate. But finance becomes especially significant when trying to get a small business off the ground: if you’re not careful with the management of your expenses, you might run into debt and trouble. It’s an easy assumption that …
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