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Why football isn’t normal business
I’ve posted a number of links onto our facebook page recently to articles about the ongoing saga at Liverpool Football Club. Going back 20+ years, by the late 80′s and early 90′s Liverpool were not only far and away the … Continue reading
Growing pains
I warned companies earlier this year not to be come a victim of the expanding economy, but after a recent conversation with a client it’s worth revisiting again. Business owners are often under the impression times are tough and cash … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Cash flow, Management information
Tagged Business, Cash flow, KPI's
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Our new website
UPDATE 27-10-2010 We’re still very happy with the content of the website we launched in August, but we really wanted to make the site much more interactive. So we recently took the decision to have an integrated blog, and move … Continue reading
“Value Added Services” or “Essential to Business Success Services”
I don’t mind the term “compliance” accounting, and I certainly don’t have a problem with ensuring my clients are fully compliant (they are, and in good time). What I do find difficult is informing potential clients I focus on the … Continue reading
High Street Dreams
After finishing work yesterday evening, I turned on the TV for half an hour, and in the event caught the second half of the BBC’s High Street Dreams, a program based around two successful business people mentoring start ups. Jo … Continue reading
Don’t be a victim of the expanding economy
After a tough 18/24 months all the signs are pointing to an improving economy. Now is the time to be very cautious. Businesses often need to meet the demands of an increasing order book with increases in stock, additional staff … Continue reading
Posted in Cash flow, Costs, Management information
Tagged Business Plans, Cash flow, Recession
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Not too late to set 2010 targets
As we’re almost a full month into 2010, it’s worth reminding you that I previously wrote about why I think it’s vital for a company to plan their success by writing a business plan, and to revisit and amend this … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Business, Business Plans
Tagged Budgets, Business, Business Plans
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What's your daily KPI?
As my clients will tell you, I’m constantly talking about the advantages of producing regular financial information to help their businesses achieve success. I put little, if any, value at all on annual information such as statutory accounts. So I … Continue reading
Alan Sugar – is your company "fired"?
Was Alan Sugar right to voice general concerns about small businesses? Continue reading
Cash collection – don't forget the basics
Many years ago I was being interviewed by a finance director for a role within his team. Actually the role was to work closely with him, and set up & manage projects on his behalf. Towards the end of a … Continue reading