Within your means
The statistics show that more British start-ups are shunning external finance and doing things their own way. But does a commitment to ‘bootstrapping’ always make for success?
Firm foundations
Clive Lewis, head of enterprise at the ICAEW, weighs up the pros and cons of the various ownership structures available to entrepreneurs
Five-minute money masterclass: how to tell if your business is struggling
The lean spell could well be the beginning of the end for your enterprise
Five-minute money masterclass: an essential guide to business plan success
Such is its proven ability to make or break an entrepreneur, the need to get your business plan right can hardly be overstated
The prince and the pauper
In the early days of a start-up, most entrepreneurs are concerned with finding money to put in, not how much they can take out. But, at some point, the unspoken question of salary begins to loom
Five-minute money masterclass: the secrets of better budgeting
For a small-business owner, effective budgeting is indispensable
Acquire and aspire
The M&A market in the UK is still experiencing significant slowdown. But, done right, it can be a vital way of generating some serious growth
1.4 million employers now report PAYE in real time
It seems the transition to RTI has been as smooth as silk, with record numbers now reporting real time data to HMRC
Money in, money out
Is the choice between outsourcing accounts and keeping them in-house really just a case of do-it-yourself or sign it over lock, stock and barrel?
The price is right
Once upon a time, pricing products and services was comparatively easy. But now, making sure you’re giving the right price involves a lot more thought
