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  • How to choose the right accountant

    by Rosie Beasley | 22 Jul 2009

    Many small business owners start out doing their accounts by themselves, and some continue to do this successfully. But few people set out in business because they want to do accounts, or because they are good at them (unless they are starting an accountancy firm).

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  • Writing a Cashflow Forecast

    by Josh Hall | 22 Jul 2009

    Cashflow is absolutely vital for the survival of a business. Many successful entrepreneurs will state that "cash is king"; without cashflow, an otherwise profitable business will collapse within a very short period.

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  • Managing the books - which software to use

    by Rosie Beasley | 22 Jul 2009

    Bookkeeping and accountancy are, for most small business owners, amongst the least cherished tasks involved with running a business.

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  • Using credit checks to safeguard your cash

    by Rosie Beasley | 22 Jul 2009

    The stability of many companies has been called into question as a result of the fallout from the current downturn. Previously viable businesses have been seen to collapse with little or no warning, placing entire supply chains in jeopardy.

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  • Managing your finances

    by Josh Hall | 22 Jul 2009

    Keeping track of your financial situation is one of the most important tasks you face as a small business owner. However, although it has the potential to be one of the most arduous tasks, an effective financial management plan is vital if you are to maintain a healthy, stable business.

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  • Starting a payroll system

    by Rosie Beasley | 22 Jul 2009

    Businesses assume a number of extra responsibilities when they begin to employ people. In terms of finance, ensuring that you have a working and efficient payroll system in place is amongst the most important of these responsibilities.

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  • Simple financial calculations for managing business performance

    by Rosie Beasley | 22 Jul 2009

    Keeping track of your business's performance is one of the most important tasks you face as a business manager. Without sound information you cannot make good decisions, and it is therefore vital that you keep a close eye on the health of your company.

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  • Newly Self-Employed? How to Hit the Ground Running

    by Patrick Martin | 17 Jul 2009

    So you've decided to become self-employed. Great decision, why work for someone else when you don't have to?

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  • How Going the Extra Mile for your Customers Works

    by pmartin | 15 Jul 2009

    Your business is nothing without your customers. You know that, but sometimes it's easy to forget. It's easy to get caught up in the day to day goings on and forget who your business is there to serve.

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  • Avoiding redundancies - what are the alternatives for businesses?

    by Rosie Beasley | 26 Jun 2009

    An increasing number of businesses are considering redundancies as a cost-saving measure. While many analysts are suggesting that the worst of the current recession is behind us, businesses across the country continue to feel the pinch.

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