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Tag: FD Surgery

From number-cruncher to forward-thinker: How technology can change the role of the finance director

June 27, 2018

By Praseeda Nair

From automating processes to tapping into fintech, 15 finance directors shared their experience using technology to free up their time for strategic planning at the FD Surgery London.

Growing overseas: the opportunities and challenges for the international finance director

June 12, 2018

By Letitia Booty

It can be really exciting for a small business with a great idea to take the brave step to launch overseas but what are the highs and lows for the one holding the purse strings?

Managing cyber risk: How FDs can protect their firm from a costly attack

May 30, 2018

By Fred Heritage

Despite a growing awareness of cyber risks amongst businesses, a lack of knowledge about which bespoke protections are increasingly available to SMEs is threatening reputations and, ultimately, profit margins.

In debt and ashamed: Why FDs need to lead the charge to boost employee financial wellbeing

May 21, 2018

By Praseeda Nair

Speaking at a round table session at FD Surgery, Neyber’s Monica Kalia explains how SMEs can incentivise and support a financially resilient workforce.

FD’s Excellence Awards: Lloyd’s Bank, Scottish Widows and Intuit Quickbooks standout amongst winners

May 4, 2018

By Fred Heritage

The FD’s Excellence Awards have come around once again, celebrating this year’s brightest and best finance professionals and organisations.

Entrepreneurial finance directors: Advice on keeping your business fighting fit

May 3, 2018

By Letitia Booty

The Royal College of Physicians opened its doors this week to entrepreneurial finance directors from around the country to explore the hot-button issues for small businesses. From cash flow forecasting and VAT reclaim to GDPR and cyber-crime, it was a day packed full of sage advice.

Reduced corporation tax and Brexit reversal top SME leaders” wish list

February 23, 2018

By Hunter Ruthven

A survey of British business leaders has revealed that over a third would like to see a Brexit reversal over any other growth stimulation technique.

FDs” Excellence Awards 2017: Microsoft, Sage and KPMG among this year’s winners

May 18, 2017

By Zen Terrelonge

The FDs” Excellence Awards 2017 has taken place, congratulating the country’s finest financial leaders and organisations.

Only four days left to nominate for FDs” Excellence Awards 2017

February 27, 2017

By Shane Schutte

The FD Surgery, taking place on 17 May, is a one-day conference aiming to help the UK’s finance professionals treat business ailments and at its core is the FDs” Excellence Awards 2017.

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