Managing business cashflow

Cash Flow Forecasting Creating a cash flow forecast helps you predict your inflows and outflows, allowing you to anticipate any cash shortages. Update it regularly, be conservative in estimates, and account for any seasonal trends. A well-maintained forecast can help...

Government crack-down on late payers

The government has unveiled new measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling the scourge of late payments, which according to the Smart Data Foundry is costing SMEs £22,000 a year on average and according to FSB research, leads to...

Business cashflow

The government offers the following information regarding business cashflow. If you do not have enough money coming in to pay for goods, services and taxes your company has, you are at risk of insolvency. Why is cashflow important? ‘Cashflow’ is the term...

Trade Mark protection

To apply for trademark protection in the UK, you will need to follow these steps: Check if Your Trademark is Eligible Ensure your trademark is unique and not too similar to existing trademarks. A trademark can include a word, logo, slogan, or a combination of these,...

Beware overtrading

Overtrading occurs when a business expands its operations at a pace that exceeds its available working capital and financial resources. This can happen when a company takes on more business than it can sustain without sufficient cash flow to support day-to-day...

What is the new National Wealth Fund

The UK's new National Wealth Fund (NWF) represents a significant shift in the government's approach to fostering economic growth and addressing climate change. Established by the Labour government, the NWF is designed to catalyse private investment in key...