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Financial Management

Building Confidence

With businesses coming out of hiding, Phil Woodward asks whether alternative forms of financing could pave the way for growth?

Financial Management

Financial Management

Survival of the less than fittest

Bruce Jones, corporate partner at Bircham Dyson Bell, considers some of the risks for directors of distressed companies that are surviving against the odds.

Financial Management

How to avoid international payment pitfalls

British importers and exporters make hundreds of thousands of international payments everyday, but about one third of businesses encounter payment delay or failure because of avoidable mistakes.

Financial Management

Taking a business from regional to global

As businesses look to grow, sources of available funding become paramount in facilitating this change. The move from regional to global player is a big step to make, requiring a comprehensive strategy and access to finance.

Financial Management

Entrepreneurs’ relief in 2011 for all shapes and sizes

In the second of a two part series, Lesley Stalker, tax partner at accountancy firm RJP, explains how entrepreneurs' relief in 2011 can offer significant tax savings.

Financial Management

SMEs and ‘exotic’ currencies

With more businesses pursuing sales in far-flung international markets, exposure to more local or 'exotic' currencies needs to be managed.

Financial Management

Maximising Entrepreneurs’ Relief when Exiting a Business

In a two part series, Lesley Stalker, tax partner at accountancy firm RJP, explains how entrepreneurs' relief can offer significant tax savings when exiting a business either completely or partially.

Financial Management

Private Equity and Asset-based Lending – Uncharted Waters

Private equity houses have traditionally steered clear of asset-based finance, but that could be changing.

Financial Management

Maximising Entrepreneurs’ Relief when Exiting a Business

In a two part series, Lesley Stalker, tax partner at accountancy firm RJP, explains how entrepreneurs' relief can offer significant tax savings when exiting a business either completely or partially.

Financial Management

Private Equity and Asset-based Lending – Uncharted Waters

Private equity houses have traditionally steered clear of asset-based finance, but that could be changing.

Financial Management

Driving conditions for company car schemes

Companies are coming under increasing pressure to meet requirements for cost-efficient and green car hire schemes for their workforce.

Financial Management

Dealmaking in detail on AIM

Despite the recent climb in share prices, hundreds of companies on AIM are still valued at less than their annual turnover. GrowthBusiness explores new research on AIM and assesses the opportunities for ambitious acquirers.

Financial Management

How to fight late payment and break the chain inaction

With customers pushing back credit terms, late payment remains endemic throughout the supply chain, and the cash flow pressures exerted by higher VAT haven't helped. We investigate how to get your money in on time.

Financial Management

Irish upheaval: the UK impact

In a week that has seen the Irish PM resign, Professor Stephen Roper discusses the impact of the country’s economic crisis on the UK.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial