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In Business

Bookshelf: An Entrepreneur’s Journey

Now, perhaps more than ever, in the face of the intractable problems facing the world leaders, whether in economic, business or political arenas – they need…

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In Business

Are you ready to take on staff?

Adding staff is a big step for any young company. Here are 8 questions you should be able to answer to be sure that you're hiring…

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Advice

Motivating people for business success

Motivated people will deliver. If you are managing a business or team, it is your job to help achieve that motivation.

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Opinion

Zombie Companies

Zombie companies are labelled as businesses that may have been insolvent on an assets vs liability basis, but are able to survive on cashflow alone, partly…

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Finance

Tips on keeping cash flowing through your business

Emily Coltman FCA, Chief Accountant to FreeAgent – who provide an award winning online accounting system for small businesses and freelancers – gives her five top…

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Advice

Directors warned about taking early dividends

Company directors who take a proportion of their salaries as dividends could be building up a significant liability if things do not go according to plan,…

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Opinion

The Public Procurement Scandal

Why is the public sector procurement process so bureaucratic? Of course it’s partly governed by EC law to safe guard fairness (well in theory – but…