The rise of the defensive CFO
Deloitte recently revealed that strategies involving expenditure or taking risk have been in sharp decline, with CFOs instead focusing more on defensive moves.
Tag: Cash Flow
The cash flow clinic: Its about a number of techniques, not one silver bullet
The old adage that “cash is king” has long dominated business speak, and is a reflection of the fact that the majority of business failures aren’t because of a bad idea – but are to do with running out of money and having nowhere to go.
The multi-million pound funding injections that supercharged two businesses
Not content with resting on their laurels, the leaders of Turtle Wax and Ripmax explained why they went in search of a finance supplier and credit line that would provide the ammunition needed to be even more ambitious.
How a beekeeping course helped Hiver Beers founder buzz to craft beer success
By Simon Brooke
Many hard-working small business owners looking to relax this weekend might easily find themselves enjoying a beer in the process – and it’s increasingly likely that what they’ll be drinking will be a craft beer from a small brewery.
The Great British Bake Off offers a recipe for success for SMEs like Biscuiteers
By Simon Brooke
As the hit BBC show draws to a close once more, we look at how Biscuiteers has channeled the nation’s love of cakes, cookies and croissants to produce a fast-growing business stocking retailers such as Harrods and Fortnum & Mason.
Conquering cost control to unlock business growth potential
Time and time again it’s been proven that small and medium-sized businesses with a firm grasp of cash flow have a better chance of succeeding. As such, we heard from three firms which have done just that to find out what techniques were employed.
Why your technology needs to be as flexible as your business
By Staff writer
If there’s one thing most small business owners will agree on, it’s that running a business has its ups and downs.
Cash still king as cautious stance dominates SME decision marking
New research compiled by ICAEW has found that businesses in the UK are increasingly “sitting on cash surpluses” and waiting for confidence to pick up before spending again.
The negative effects that growing too quickly can have on your business
By Ivan Lavelle
While the right amount of growth is a good thing for almost any business, too much growth – or more specifically, too much growth too quickly, can be a serious threat to your business’s financial solvency.