Economy

Financial Management

Dangers of deflation… and inflation

Unpredictability in the economy is making it hard for businesses to plan ahead, as Clive Lewis, head of SME issues at accountancy body ICAEW, explains.

News

Recession forecast from the CBI

Richard Lambert, director-general of the CBI, gives his view on how long the recession will last and how much worse it will get.

Opinion

Taking a Pounding

Piers Cracknell, commercial director of currency specialist Moneycorp, comments on the heavy fall of the pound.

Alternative Finance for Business

What lies ahead

We may not be heading for another Great Depression, but for many it may feel uncomfortably close to it.

Banking

Where next for the UK economy?

With the banking crisis starting to hit the real economy, business leaders and analysts give us their outlook for the months ahead.

News

Confidence up, but inflation worries continue

Two-thirds (64 per cent) of businesses in the UK expect turnover to rise in the coming year, according to research from Grant Thornton.

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