This year we’ve seen big changes in several banking institutions, a volatile stock market and consistent interest rate rises from the Bank of England. In these uncertain economic times, we believe it’s more important than ever for businesses to plan ahead financially and be aware of risk. As we all know, the business world is […]
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Last year, female entrepreneurship grew significantly with women starting up more businesses than ever before and yet, there are only 2000 female entrepreneurs in the UK that have raised over £1M of VC funding. Out of these 2000 female entrepreneurs is Sarah Bolt of Forth. Forth is an award-winning digital health business who are leading
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Software as a Service (SaaS) and technology businesses require heavy investment and the ability to scale. Having an outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or finance function will help to properly support the metrics needed to present to potential investors, and once you get investment, your business can begin to scale. “In the early days of
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Many entrepreneurs opt to personally fulfil their own company’s accountancy responsibilities. This is often in a bid to prevent sensitive financial information from slipping into the wrong hands or simply to preserve complete control. However, if you are currently taking this DIY accounting approach for a small business you are running, you could find that
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Citing 2021 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Investopedia reports that about 20% of new businesses fail within two years of opening. Meanwhile, 45% fail during the first five years, and 65% don’t make it to their tenth year. Just 25% of new businesses last at least 15 years. How can you increase your start-up’s
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Both CFOs and Finance Directors work to ensure that a company is running smoothly, and as their titles suggest, they take care of financial responsibilities. But just what are their roles in a business, and which do you need for your organisation? We took a closer look to ensure that you have all the information
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A finance director (FD), sometimes known as a finance director consultant, is responsible for managing the financial affairs of a company. They ensure that the company has enough funds to meet its obligations, and they also monitor the company’s cash flow. Financial directors are usually involved in budgeting, forecasting, controlling costs, and ensuring profitability. Their
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Financial controllers play a vital role in the management of a company’s finances. They work to ensure that the company has sufficient funds to meet its obligations and that the company complies with legal requirements, as well as taking charge of overseeing the day-to-day operations of a company. Their responsibilities include managing cash flow, preparing
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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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Practical CFO Director, Matt Topham, gives his summary of the future of tax for 2021, plus a few predictions to prepare for.
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We’ve provided a summary of the latest Government advice for businesses on COVID-19.
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