Franchising – is it for you?
Starting up your business with everything that entails can be a long arduous journey fraught with many pitfalls despite that it could be a brilliant idea.
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Leigh on Sea News - finance
Consider the Challenger Banks
Last week, Aldermore, the so-called challenger bank, reported their profit had more than doubled in the first quarter of the year.
Be Wary Of Utilities Over Charging
How many of you know when your Gas and Electricity supply contracts expire?
Why you should understand m-Commerce
Another new buzzword is being bantered around in business circles, m-Commerce. For those people just getting their heads round e-Commerce it may seem just another trendy phrase, but this really is the way forward.
We Could All Use A Little Advice
Many business owners are tackling everything that needs doing in their business single-handed. One side effect of these rapid changes and growth is that nobody can be an expert in everything.
Dream Of Starting Your Own Business
The holiday season is here and whilst you are relaxing in the, perhaps thoughts of giving up your job and working for yourself are entering your mind.
Are You Under Attack?
Many small businesses in the UK are failing to protect themselves against data breaches despite the dangers to revenue and reputation.
The push to stop the bullying of smaller businesses
Is your business being bullied by suppliers or struggling to receive payments for completed work?
The waiting is over. So what now?
On May 7th, the Conservatives confounded the opinion polls by coming in with a clear majority and the business community appeared to breathe a sigh of relief.
Insurance Renewals - Cover your Claims and Cut your Costs
For many small businesses, looking for the best and cheapest insurance policies to suit your business has unintentionally become slap-dash task.
Automatic Enrolment…What do I do about that?
If you are a local business owner the chances are that you have recently received a letter informing you of your obligations towards Automatic Enrolment
Put a Spring in The Step Of Your Business
You can tell that Spring is in the air. The sun is out, it’s getting warmer, and it’s getting even harder to park in Leigh!
Business Plans – Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail
When starting a new business it is easy to become narrow minded, and immediately focus on achieving sales and profits. However, in order to attain both of these, there needs to be a business plan. It seems that many small businesses are forgetting the importance of goal setting and forecasting, consequently leading to a slower rate of growth.
Can you afford to ignore Foreign Exchange?
The Euro is currently under extreme pressure against many currencies, with the ongoing “Greek Problem” putting a great deal of pressure on the single currency. In the past year, the Euro’s weakness and the strong performance of the UK economy has been reflected in the Sterling/Euro rate.
The Budget Made Simple
So last week saw the last Budget given by George Osborne before May’s General Election. Was it full of sweeteners for businesses or was it full of hot air?
The Tax Burden
So, we all submitted our tax returns by 31st January and it all went smoothly with no last minute panic. Wrong!! So what should we all be doing this year that is different to make sure that we make life easier for ourselves?
Alternative Business Finance through Unpaid Invoices
For small and medium businesses, unpaid invoices can seriously impact upon cash flow and the ability to maintain the day to day running of normal operations.
Print and the revolution
Many small businesses are spending more than they need on printing with business owners having too little time to focus on this challenge. Often though the issue is that the business is unaware how to manage, control or measure their day-to-day printing overheads.
Does It All Add Up?
Did you hear the funny story about the 2 accountants? I doubt it because I don’t think there are many! However, dull as it may seem, keeping on top of your accounts is a vital part of any business.
