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Financial Management

What help can small businesses get from the government?

The government is often talking about how it wants to help small business: but the good news is there are practical ways it is offering its support to SMEs.

Financial Management

Financial Management

Why aren’t SMEs taking advantage of R&D tax breaks?

There are numerous ways in which SMEs can claim financial incentive rewards for R&D investments: so why are so few doing so and how can we increase awareness?

Financial Management

Sole trade budgeting tips to avoid debt

As a sole trader, keeping an eye on your finances can sometimes prove tricky - particularly when you're already snowed under with the day-to-day running of your business.

Financial Management

The importance of managing your foreign exchange exposure to maximise profits

Companies that work with a foreign supplier or who conduct business internationally require the use of a foreign exchange specialist: here Richard de Meo provides his top tips for successfully navigating volatility in the currency markets.

Financial Management

From bad to worse: how administration turned even uglier amid legal battles

When a company goes under the administrators are responsible for selling the assets, but how far do those responsibilities stretch? This salutary tale explores that question.

Financial Management

SMEs reach new heights with a boost from their accountants

Increased automation in accounting processes is allowing SME leaders to concentrate on growth and filling the Treasury's coffers.

Financial Management

The rise of fintech in wealth management: the rise of the robo-advisor?

Fintech looks set to disrupt every financial sector you can think of: so how will its effects of increased automation be felt within wealth management?

Financial Management

Invoice fraud: how to protect your business against bogus claims

With invoice fraud on the increase, here are some ways to spot the increasingly sophisticated techniques used and protect your business.

Financial Management

The rise of fintech in wealth management: the rise of the robo-advisor?

Fintech looks set to disrupt every financial sector you can think of: so how will its effects of increased automation be felt within wealth management?

Financial Management

Invoice fraud: how to protect your business against bogus claims

With invoice fraud on the increase, here are some ways to spot the increasingly sophisticated techniques used and protect your business.

Financial Management

A Guide to SME finance – Pulling the right strings

The SME financing space is now in full-blooded recovery following the recession: but with more options than ever before how can you ensure you pick the right route?

Financial Management

Overview of the benefits of hiring a commercial foreign exchange company

Understanding foreign exchange is as complex as ever: so is hiring a commercial foreign exchange partner the way forward?

Financial Management

Forecasting foreign exchange rate fluctuations

Hedging on foreign exchange rates can be a money-spinner for SMEs if done well: so how can you make sure you reap the benefits?

Financial Management

How will your business respond to changes in the foreign exchange market?

The currency market is the one of the most volatile trading platform in the world and exchange rates are in flux all day, every day. This can be bad news for businesses who import or export products or services overseas and need to trade their native currency for a foreign currency on a regular basis.