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Practical steps to make a difference to your profitability

In times of continued high inflation, rising interest rates and the current cost-of-living crisis, all businesses need to be taking...

Stick or twist: What do the changes to the Lifetime Allowance mean for you?

Will the change to the Lifetime Allowance affect how you take pension benefits going forward? Could the change be reversed in the near...

How to incentivise your team

Business owners must ensure they are doing their bit to retain top talent, as well attract new potential employees in such a competitive...

Rising interest rates and business borrowing

As Rachel Emerson, Partner of Kreston Reeves notes the Bank of England has lifted the cost of borrowing 14 times in a row with its...

Automation in accounting: data driven decisions

Paul New, Accounts & Business Advisory Services Partner at Azets, discusses the benefits of cloud accounting technology in viewing...

Why multiples matter in business valuations

We previously wrote about the importance of profits in business valuations, and this month we turn to another element – that...

What are the benefits of outsourcing?

Outsourcing has become an increasingly popular strategy for businesses of all sizes and industries, offering numerous benefits and...

Management buy outs in insolvency situations

When dealing with an insolvent company, the Insolvency Practitioner’s principal duty is to maximise the returns for creditors,...

Integrating an acquisition: how to ensure success

There is a widely quoted statistic from the Harvard Business Review that 70-90% of acquisitions fail. There are many reasons for this...

The value of great customer care for your business

Providing great customer care – including asking for honest feedback –  is good for your business. The feedback you...

Selling my business: what are the options?

Ryan Smith of EMC Corporate Finance suggests a few options you may wish to consider when it is time to sell the business   There...

The difference between financial and non-financial KPIs

The most common key performance indicators (KPIs) that businesses track are financial KPIs. These provide numerical metrics, which...

Unlocking real estate funding and finance

Following a 36-year career as a corporate and commercial banker, latterly leading NatWest’s real estate finance team in London...

Flexi-working: well-being boost or career curse?

While flexible working can go some way in enhancing women’s well-being, could it end up being detrimental to your finances? Samantha...

How can a mentor benefit me and my business?

Starting a business from scratch can be a steep learning curve. You are throwing yourself in at the deep end and with new challenges...

Why profits matter in business valuations

Michael Pay of EMC Corporate Finance discusses the importance of understanding EBITDA, and its variations, when valuing your business   Whatever...

Recovery Loan Scheme extended

The Government’s Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS), launched in April 2021, has been extended again. This enables Let’s Do Business...

New kids on the block... since 1880

The major accountancy firm MHA MacIntyre Hudson, which can trace its lineage back to 1880, is very well known. Now we have the announcement...

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