Phil Hobden, Author at Elite Business Magazine

Phil Hobden

Phil has spent over 15 years in financial services & the fintech/ accountech sectors, working for some of the largest and most innovative businesses in these industries, including Natwest Banking Group, Futrli and Wolters Kluwer. Phil now heads up the UK product team at the award-winning Silverfin, providing enhanced accounting for ambitious firms across the UK and Europe. Phil is also a business and strategy contributor for Elite Business Magazine, a serial podcast host, a judge for the UK & Global Business Tech award, a public speaker and guest on numerous industry podcasts and industry webinars. You can connect with him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philhobden/

Picking an Accountant: Care over convenience

Phil Hobden

Apr 4 '24

When it comes to running a business, one of the most crucial relationships you’ll have is with your accountant

Decoding business challenges: A strategic guide to becoming your client’s true and trusted partner

Phil Hobden

Mar 5 '24

The one thing I’ve learned over my 20 something years in sales is that understanding the genuine challenges your clients face is the cornerstone of establishing a lasting partnership.

What happens when you say ‘Yes’

Phil Hobden

Feb 2 '24

When do you say no? Do you utter the word no? Is it appropriate to decline?

Rough times ahead for UK businesses: Control the controllables

Phil Hobden

Jan 15 '24

The ongoing surge in corporate insolvencies is a significant cause for concern among UK businesses, and this trend is expected to persist into 2024, echoing the relentless pace witnessed in 2023

Why SME’s should be unlocking the potential of business credit reports

Phil Hobden

Jan 5 '24

We all do credit checks, right? But do we truly grasp the ins and outs of a business credit report?

The art of maximizing cashflow through better sales ledger management

Phil Hobden

Dec 6 '23

The truth is most businesses don’t fully ever master one of their most important tools… the sales ledger

Why SMBs should be closely monitoring both their suppliers and customers

Phil Hobden

Nov 2 '23

The sharp escalation in the number of company insolvencies presents a stark picture of the ongoing uncertain economic landscape

Mastering unpaid invoice recovery: Best practices for business success

Phil Hobden

Oct 20 '23

Unsettled and unpaid invoices can pose formidable challenges for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

What does value really mean to you, your teams, and your clients?

Phil Hobden

Feb 17 '23

When accounting practices begin to implement new technology, it’s important to remember that it’s not just the software or piece of technology alone that creates the value.

The advice I would give to my 16-year old self

Phil Hobden

Jul 12 '22

As a leader with a few years’ experience in business, I’m often asked what tips I’d give to those starting their careers.

Who exactly are you hiring? Is any publicity really good publicity?

Phil Hobden

Aug 5 '21

Capitalise Head of Customer Education Phil Hobden looks at how social media, web searches and a person’s digital footprint can impact the hiring process and how bad publicity really can be bad.

New ways to help you manage bad debt

Phil Hobden

Jul 14 '21

Phil Hobden takes a look at the debt crisis facing SMEs and how the rise of alternative debt resolution services are providing less risky options for businesses to recover monies owed to them.