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Author Archives: Fiona
Understand the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves!
Many owners/managers of small businesses (and larger ones for that matter) struggle to understand their business finances. This lack of understanding can make it very difficult for them to make the right decisions for their business. Now, I am sure … Continue reading
Its a small (business) world!
Small businesses are the mainstay of the UK economy. Forget the large companies – small businesses are where it is at! The UK is a nation of entrepreneurs and we brits are great at taking the plunge into business ownership – … Continue reading
Don’t be an April fool!
Over the years I have met business owners who offer a great product or service but are really struggling with their cash control. One of the reasons is exemplified by a conversation I had yesterday with just such a business … Continue reading
A positive plan
A few months back I wrote about how many people start the new year with a set of new goals, or resolutions. By the end of March many of these goals are a dim and distant memory. The reason for … Continue reading
Are you financially savvy?
As business owners we need our businesses to make money. In my opinion an established business which does not pay its owner(s) a decent wage is really a hobby. So given that we need our businesses to make money it … Continue reading
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Is now YOUR time?
Over the last month or so I have been asked to help 4 business owners with planning for their business success. One of these is a brand new business startup, whilst the other 3 are business owners who are planning … Continue reading
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Giving something back
Since starting my business 5 years ago I have been very lucky to have been surrounded by a network of great people who have given me help and advice, helping me develop my company in the best way for me. … Continue reading
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Thank You!
Over the last couple of months a couple of my strategic partners have really helped me beyond the normal level of service I would expect. This blog is to thank them. Firstly, my great friend Trevor Lever (Trevor Lever Consulting) … Continue reading
Start the year as you mean to go on
There is no sign that 2012 will be more ‘credit worthy’ than 2011 was. It is unlikely that the banks will be any more willing to lend money than they have been during 2011. The state owned banks in particular … Continue reading
What do you resolve?
Once again it is that time of year when we all resolve to be better in the New Year. Unfortunately, it is not the done thing to make resolutions for others – as Karen in Outnumbered tried to do – … Continue reading
