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Tag: Efficiency

What Is A Control Account?

February 20, 2025

By Sebastian Duncan

A control account is used in bookkeeping and accounting to efficiently consolidate balances for summary and reporting purposes. They are …

Digitally disrupting the boardroom: What must change to ensure a positive outcome

June 28, 2018

By Staff writer

While most boardrooms know digital transformation is important, it’s considerably easier to discuss than to implement. In fact, 59% of UK CEOs in PwC’s 20th CEO survey believe their organisation’s ability to adapt to the speed of technological change is a real concern.

Why business leaders shouldn?t hurry to follow Elon Musk out of meetings

May 24, 2018

By Staff writer

From Richard Branson, with his playful PR stunts and countless advice books, to Warren Buffett and his soundbite words of wisdom, high-profile leaders set an example to show how things can be done. One of the group’s members is undoubtedly Tesla and SpaceX founder, Elon Musk.

Small business productivity: Where it’s at and what SMEs can do about it

July 19, 2017

By Staff writer

British Land’s Joff Sharpe tackles the issue of small business productivity, with internet issues and general admin being a chief concern around the UK.

Get a grip on outdated processes and put a plug in the document drain

June 30, 2017

By Staff writer

Have you ever thought that office processes could be holding your business back” Perhaps the document drain is not top of your list but it should be.

We need both business optimism and efficiency changes

January 4, 2017

By Charlie Mullins

It is traditional to enter a new year with business optimism, hope and ambition. However, 2017 has the prospects for being one of the most challenging we ve faced in recent years.

To buy or to lease How can your business cut company vehicle costs

April 21, 2015

By Staff writer

The recent economic upswing has seen SMEs across the UK shift business plans to expansion, and according to our latest Business in Britain survey – a bi-annual research survey of 1,500 SMEs – many are aiming to fuel growth this year through an increase in investment.

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