The end game: preparing a business for exit
The buzz of launching a business cannot be overstated. But it can all go to waste without a viable exit strategy
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
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