Getting your financial life in order
Getting saving early really can pay off. Think about it – if you’re money is invested or earning interest today, you’ve a better chance of that money growing over a longer period of time.
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finance
My bank won’t finance my business – now what?
This would be a useful guide to read even before approaching your own bank for a request as they are not always the best option for you.
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Are we heading for an economic cliff?
How prepared are you for when the COVID-19 related financial support and other interim measures fall away?
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How a virtual financial director can boost your business growth
Running an SME is a full on roller coaster of a ride. As time ticks, you’re thrown in all sorts of directions and can even feel as though you’re in free fall going backwards sometimes.
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Money matters for business and life
I became one of the first-ever Independent Financial Advisers in 1986 when that title was first created. Now, I am no longer a financial adviser, but a financial educator and commentator, a teacher, coach and mentor in things financial.
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The tortoise versus the hare!
Over recent years the commercial finance brokerage market has seen the rise of the ‘on-line’ brokerage models. These are aimed at providing ‘all market coverage’ and focusing on ‘speed of delivery’ to service the ‘need’ they believe SME businesses have.
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The impact the Government loan schemes will have on business finance
There is little doubt that the Government loan schemes have been the dominant force in commercial lending since their introduction in March 2020.
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Maintaining healthy cashflow
You wouldn’t believe the number of business owners we meet who misunderstand the concept of cashflow. They often confuse it with turnover. Surely, if your business is busy and you’re sending out loads of invoices, then your cashflow will be great. That money will just flow in. Hmmm … are you sure?
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What superpower would you have if you could?
Invisibility? Being able to fly? Teleportation?
Or how about being able to re-write the law to suit yourself and ensure you are always on the right side?
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The state of play regarding business lending heading into the second half of 2020
This article would have looked vastly different if I had penned it at the start of 2020!
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