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How to increase profit, cashflow and business value

How to increase profit, cashflow and business value

February 19th 2021 “Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.” - Albert Einstein As a business owner, you must understand which Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Read more

What is your competitive advantage?

What is your competitive advantage?

February 15th 2021 Why do customers buy from you? Knowing what it is that makes someone choose your products and/or service over your closest competitor is critical business information. Understanding this ‘competit Read more

Getting ready to exit your business?

Getting ready to exit your business?

January 27th 2021 When you sell up, you want your business to have as much inherent value as possible – so you get a good price, a great return on your investment and the best possible payout. So, how do you take Read more

Staying afloat and thriving through a downturn

Staying afloat and thriving through a downturn

January 20th 2021 When the future looks uncertain, what can you do to prepare and strengthen your business? Recent times have certainly shown us that the future path of your business can change in an instant – usual Read more

Government financial support during lockdown – what's available?

Government financial support during lockdown – what's available?

January 14th 2021 As the UK goes into a third period of Covid-related lockdown, with non-essential businesses now closed, it’s important to know what financial support is available from the Government. With your Read more

Scale up your business by doing what only you can do!

Scale up your business by doing what only you can do!

September 18th 2020 If you’re looking to scale your business, you’ll need to spend more time working on it than in it. Finding ways to leverage your time is critical, and outsourcing your least favourite tasks is a Read more

Stop burning through your money - benefits of a personal budget

Stop burning through your money - benefits of a personal budget

September 16th 2020 Having a personal budget is essential to gaining control of your personal finances. Budgeting doesn’t necessarily mean restriction; it frees up your money, so you know exactly what’s available to Read more

Move your stock after lockdown and beyond

Move your stock after lockdown and beyond

September 4th 2020 “The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones.” - John Maynard Keynes If you sell stock or inventory, it’s essential you understand stock turn and how Read more

10 Steps to improving cash flow and working capital immediately

10 Steps to improving cash flow and working capital immediately

July 6th 2020 This is a crucial time for businesses facing a coronavirus-induced cash crunch. You’re right to be considering immediate steps to improve your cash flow, particularly over the next twelve weeks. Read more

Your Business Recovery Plan

Your Business Recovery Plan

July 5th 2020 As businesses emerge from Covid-19 restrictions, for many ‘Business as Usual’ has become ‘Business Unusual’. So, how do we start our Game Plan towards a sustainable new normal? During lockdo Read more

Control your post-COVID Success

Control your post-COVID Success

July 3rd 2020 Have you ever met an accountant and assumed you know exactly what they did? Well keep that thought and read how I do so much more that makes a real difference for my clients. My passion is empower Read more

4 Tips for Getting Your Business Through Tough Times

4 Tips for Getting Your Business Through Tough Times

March 27th 2020 If you're a small business owner whose company hasn't gone through hard times, that's great but it's likely to happen at some point. As much as we dream about being brilliant enough at business that Read more

How to regain control of your business

How to regain control of your business

November 14th 2019 Not all business owners want to grow their business. Some may just want more control. Afterall, your business is there to serve you; you shouldn’t be a slave to it. So, how do you regain that much Read more

The Achiever Matrix - Stop firefighting and take control

The Achiever Matrix - Stop firefighting and take control

October 28th 2019 Manage your time better and achieve more by prioritising tasks based on their importance. Quadrant 1 is The Quadrant of Urgency: This quadrant represents tasks which are both urgent and Read more

Got your business running? Great, now go draw your future

Got your business running? Great, now go draw your future

August 9th 2019 Starting your own business, or regenerating one from within, can be a daunting venture. It is a leap of faith, but also a tantalising opportunity to journey down a different path. Key to establishin Read more

Taking the pain out of pricing - how much should you charge?

Taking the pain out of pricing - how much should you charge?

August 7th 2019 The answer to how to approach it will fluctuate as circumstances and markets change. It is important to revisit the question throughout the lifecycle of your business. There is no magic formula Read more

Understanding leadership and what role(s) your board plays?

Understanding leadership and what role(s) your board plays?

August 1st 2019 Once your business is incorporated and becomes a limited company, you’ll need to have a ‘board of directors’ in place to provide your core leadership and run the business. But why do you need a Read more

Growth doesn’t need to mean more risk, more hours and more headaches

Growth doesn’t need to mean more risk, more hours and more headaches

August 1st 2019 What’s your business growth looking like and where were you 12 months ago compared to today? If you haven’t given it much thought it is probably because you’re always stuck in the day-to-day Read more

Hold me accountable, why?

Hold me accountable, why?

July 11th 2019 As the quote from Bob Proctor indicates most business owners understand that the only way to ensure something gets done is to document what is expected, assign it to the right person, and set a due Read more

Directors need job descriptions too!

Directors need job descriptions too!

July 11th 2019 Most business owners know that every member of their team needs a job description, which should include: Clearly outlined responsibilities and tasksSome specific and measurable KPIs (Key Performance Read more

Why does a profitable business have no money in the bank?

Why does a profitable business have no money in the bank?

July 5th 2019 "Never take your eyes off the cashflow because it’s the lifeblood of the business." - Sir Richard Branson After delivering a couple of session on managing cash flow properly I thought that Read more

Do you think that your accountant's fees are a cost or an investment?

Do you think that your accountant's fees are a cost or an investment?

July 3rd 2019 "The biggest expense is an opportunity cost." - Anon Accountants tell their clients to reduce their overhead costs as one of the seven ways to grow your business. One of your overhead costs Read more

Why changing your business strategy can save your business

Why changing your business strategy can save your business

August 20th 2014 It's widely accepted that having a robust business strategy is pivotal to business success. However, failing to respond to your evolving business and update that strategy periodically can lead to Read more

GDPR statement

May 23rd 2018 The new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25 May 2018 and will impact every organisation that holds or processes personal data. It will introduce new responsibilities, Read more

As my 11 year ols son said "My mum won an award on Friday".

As my 11 year ols son said "My mum won an award on Friday".

May 3rd 2018 Just wanted to share some (non accounting) news. For the first time I recently entered my business in the Woman Who Achieve...Business Awards and won my category. I am still in shock but felt that I Read more

How will the Cloud give you the competitive edge?

How will the Cloud give you the competitive edge?

March 20th 2018 Your business deserves to have a business advantage doesn’t it? So how can the cloud help? Well, the cloud is where you access your data and applications through the internet, rather than through Read more

Let’s try this quick quiz!

Let’s try this quick quiz!

March 6th 2018 What’s your net income?What is your gross profit?How are you doing in comparison to last month? Or your budget?How much are you spending on wages versus income?How’s your cash flow looking? By Read more

What are your plans for the next 12 months?

What are your plans for the next 12 months?

January 12th 2018 Happy New Year, let's make 2018 the best year ever! Is your team working towards KPIs with access to real-time information for decision making and ongoing control? Do you need growth funding or to Read more

New post

New post

October 31st 2017 The new European personal data regulations come into force in 2018 – and SMEs need to start preparing now. In May 2018, the Data Protection Act (DPA) will be replaced by the EU’s General Data Read more

Data-ransom attacks have reached an alarming new scale

May 22nd 2017 Picture withdrawn as I unintentionally infringed Copyright My apologies to the owner of the image Read more

Why I want to tailor my solutions to your needs

Why I want to tailor my solutions to your needs

March 3rd 2017 I am sure that you will agree that as a business your are unique and so it follows that you should be able to expect your suppliers to understand how and why you are different. As an outsourced Read more

Julia's Case study - Secure financing to grow and diversify

February 23rd 2017 Award-winning environmentally friendly manufacturing business wanted to grow and diversify but had poor financial records and cashflow. Finance providers and banks are very excited but had turned Read more

Offer more added value services by working with strategic partners

Offer more added value services by working with strategic partners

February 9th 2017 The Allen Group Community This group was created to continually add value to members and their clients by using the full power and skill of the group working together The network is led by a te Read more

Reduce your employment status risk by using a bespoke contract protected self-employed structure

Reduce your employment status risk by using a bespoke contract protected self-employed structure

February 8th 2017 Wolfe Contract Services Their entire business is built around :- saving YOU time, do you really want ALL the extra admin that quarterly reporting causes? saving YOU money, can you afford the Read more

The 7-Step Business Plan for Entrepreneurs

The 7-Step Business Plan for Entrepreneurs

October 30th 2014 Your business plan is the ultimate tool for steering your business towards success. Without a well-prepared business plan, it's easy to lose direction and focus - resulting in huge negative business Read more

Achieving happiness as a business owner

Achieving happiness as a business owner

October 28th 2014 "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.'" – Albert Schweitzer Every one has different reasons for Read more

Why is organisation so important at work?

Why is organisation so important at work?

October 28th 2014 Organisation is vital to make your work place to run like a well-oiled machine, this can be at the place of work or remotely based as explored in this article Read more

7 ways to work smarter and not harder

7 ways to work smarter and not harder

October 28th 2014 Have you got a to-do list that just seems to grow and grow? Do you find yourself wishing there were 36 hours in every day? Well don't worry – you're not alone. It's a typical problem for Read more

LeaskAS helps Swedish company launch in UK

LeaskAS helps Swedish company launch in UK

September 25th 2014 Darryl Gregory at Stop Digging shares an insight into the successes we've achieved together. Stop Digging installers work with local householders, builders, sign companies and major construction Read more

Make Potential Stakeholders Want To Invest In You In 8 Easy Steps

Make Potential Stakeholders Want To Invest In You In 8 Easy Steps

September 12th 2014 Getting someone else to invest in your business needs thorough planning. Seeking advice from a Management Accountant such as LeaskAS and using their experience and expertise can increase your chances Read more

5 ways a Management Accountant can help your business

5 ways a Management Accountant can help your business

September 12th 2014 Why on earth would you want a Management Accountant – after all they're just bean counters right? Accountancy has changed massively over the last few years and highly successful business people Read more

Cloud Computing, what does it mean for you?

Cloud Computing, what does it mean for you?

August 20th 2014 The concept of the cloud confuses many people, but rather than try and explain what it is in one go, let's look at what it enables you to do, then let's explore the the benefits. Traditionally if a Read more

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