Background Following a period of rapid growth, the business had outgrown its finance systems, processes and controls. The business was approaching the audit threshold and quarterly corporation tax payments, so cash control and forecasting needed to be reviewed much...
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How to Stretch for Success – Business Lessons from our 3 x Ben Nevis Bike Challenge
Some businesses move from year to year making small adjustments but never stretch themselves for the big achievements. Other more ambitious businesses, and their leaders, try to find a way to achieve leaps forward that at first sight look too hard or possibly...
Do you have a 1st April to 31st March holiday year for your staff?
If you don’t (i.e. it is the calendar year or some other arrangement) then this is not relevant. If you do have a 1st April to 31st March holiday year in your business read on…… In the current 2017/18 holiday year you may have noticed that Easter is split over two...
UKBA Marketing Advisor, Susanne Currid, Appears As Expert Judge On The Apprentice Final 2017
Congratulations to our colleague and marketing advisor, Susanne Currid who recently participated as an expert judge on the final of The Apprentice on BBC1. Susanne told us, “Back in June, I had a very unexpected email. A TV producer had got in touch and asked me if I...
Don’t Wait For Brexit Clarity – Get Exporting
Almost every business will be impacted by Brexit – positively or negatively. We can only make educated assumptions about what Brexit will look like and indeed when any transition arrangements may end. With a potential 2-year transition agreement, Brexit would...
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Power up your business with a Virtual Non-Executive Director
The benefits of Non-Executive Directors are well understood by many successful business owners. They bring an independent view and additional experience that enable better decisions to be made by the management board. Our Home Counties and London Group Business...
Forensic Accounting
Forensic Accounting is a branch of accounting that describes the work of an accountant who investigates and reports on the financial activities of a business or individual with the aim of producing information for the settlement of disputes. Forensic means “suitable...
What Are The Essential Elements Of A Good Funding Business Plan?
It is generally accepted that a business plan is essential for business owners who are seeking to raise money to help fund their businesses. However, a business plan written by the management team can easily fall into the trap of being inward focussed, i.e. centred...