The Power Of The Cloud To Systemise And Automate Your Business Processes

Which image reminds you most of your business systems? Be honest now! Are your systems clearly designed across all your business functions such that everyone knows what’s going on, integrated where possible so data is not entered twice nor duplicated and as automated as possible to save cost and get predictable processes? Or have they […]

Who Controls Your Business? Is It You?

Who Controls Your Business? On the face of it, this looks like a strange question. You may be thinking “I’m the majority shareholder! I’m a Director in the business. Basically, I call the shots”. Whilst all this may be true, it may not be who is really in control of your business. I’m not referring […]

Tips for success: Some of the ways to grow your business quickly

With 2016 being dubbed a 'year of clarity' by many digital marketing professionals and experts in the field of internet promotion, are there any 'quick tips' that might help you to focus on the things that really matter?

There may not be any reliable short cuts to business success when long term sales growth is the goal, but there are some key fundamentals that you should have in place before you invest heavily in the latest fad or follow the latest online trend...

Hire a Part Time Finance Director to Help Grow Your Business

Many small or medium-sized businesses could benefit from the support of an experienced Finance Director, but simply cannot afford to hire a full time FD at a vital stage in the company's growth cycle. The benefits of consulting a part-time Finance Director therefore include:

Cost savings, flexibility and ability to 'hit the ground running'
Scaleability - increase or decrease service level according to need and budget

...but there are many more reasons to try our service. Gain access to a broader base of experience than would be the case by hiring an expert from within your industry, or assign one of our FDs to oversee a specific project or department for a relatively short period of time.

6 ways to keep in control of your debtors

Our expert Gordon gives his take on the best ways to keep a healthy cash flow through the control of those who owe your business money. Tips include:

Relationship building - staying on good terms with both the CEO and his team
Efficient administration and clearly stated payment conditions / schedule
Recommended tools for automation of tasks that may be 'put off' otherwise
Knowledge, communication and information gathering

...read this helpful advice if you're a financial manager looking to improve your customer relationships whilst at the same time encouraging them to pay on time.

Why a part-time Finance Director is the best consultant for your business

When you're a business owner or CEO that has put every ounce of effort and energy into making a success of your latest product or service, or the company itself, it can be pretty hard to see the wood for the trees sometimes.

That's the point at which choosing the right consultant is probably long overdue. If you're seeking help to make strategic or financial decisions, read this article for some essential guidance on making the right choice, both for your present and future success.

What a Finance Director could add to your business

If you're unsure about what a professional financial consultant might be able to add to your business, check out this post! For example, there are more than a dozen different types of service or advice that our FDs are asked for on a regular basis, including:

Overall management of finance function
Management accounting (monthly)
Control of cashflow and working capital
Strategic planning and profit improvement
Sourcing finance
Risk management, IT & HR
Corporate transactions

...this article will help you to focus on the main areas of your business that you need guidance on.

Why you need a Part-time Finance Director on Board

Company finance expert Gordon is one of our Associate FDs. His guide includes several key points about what a part-time finance director can bring to your business, including:

Freeing up time for your senior management and CEO
Improving business performance and increasing profits
Careful management of cashflow
Setting up more efficient processes and streamlining existing ways of working

...when you have an FD who is familiar with your business, you can tap into a consultant with a different insight who will help you to make the right decisions and prepare for the future.

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