Lack of cash flow is one of the biggest threats to businesses trying to scale. Why? Because, for fast-growth businesses, success often brings a new set of challenges. While revenue may be rising, so too are your costs, commitments and the complexity of your...
The upcoming increase in employer National Insurance (NI) contributions is set to impact many businesses, directly increasing payroll costs. As payroll is often one of the largest business expenses, this change has the potential to strain cash flow, disrupt hiring...
Half of new businesses will fail within just three years of opening. That was the warning from credit checking company Experian at the end of 2023. Fast forward to today, and the looming increase to employer National Insurance contributions and various other Budget...
In business, forecasting is essential. Yet, it often gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list amid the demands of day-to-day operations. Having access to accurate data – and the ability to manipulate it to explore scenarios of scalability and growth...
Running a business comes with endless challenges, especially for growing SMEs that are juggling everything from managing finances to developing strategy. But, at the core of it all, there are three key areas of focus that can determine success: your People, your...
We authored our first ever Fintech Friday blog back in December 2019 where we pledged to raise awareness of the financial solutions available to SMEs as well as hints and tips to help businesses get the most out of their cloud accounting software. From payment...