What does EBITDA stand for?

EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation. It's a widely used financial metric that provides a measure of a company's operating performance, excluding the effects of financing, accounting, and tax decisions. By focusing...

Keeping an eye on competitors

Keeping an eye on competitors offers crucial advantages, especially in a dynamic market. Here’s why it pays off: Improving Market Positioning By observing competitor pricing, branding, and marketing strategies, you can position yourself better in the market....

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...