Credit control can be a topic that causes stress for small and large businesses alike, and more importantly the business owner. Remember, a sale is a waste of valuable business resource until the cash is collected. Improving credit control is the easiest way any company can access “new” finance. A good credit controller has competencies…
Small and medium-sized business owners have a lot on their plates. Depending on the size and structure of their organisation, their responsibilities can include hiring and managing staff, developing client relationships, monitoring the company’s growth strategy, and ensuring the business remains profitable — to say nothing of managing the day-to-day operations. One of the biggest…
Managing a fast-growing business presents both opportunities and challenges. The chance to become an industry leader is attractive, but it comes with the risk that demand will outstrip capacity. To avoid that pitfall, you need a strategic plan that’s backed by adequate financing, empowered employees, and the right information and communications technology. So how does…
Informed Funding Workshop – Creating Value: Growth Strategies for Tech Start-Ups 27th November 2019 At this Informed Funding Workshop, you’ll be able to discuss with experts and other business owners, strategies for creating real value in your business Location and Timing The Workshop will be held at Plexal ( Elba meeting room) at 10 AM…
Every business owner will reach a point where they need to exit their business, and like most things in life, if this event is planned for, the outcome is more likely to be better than something that ‘just happens’. There is more than one way an owner may exit their business (e.g. via a trade…
We are pleased to announce Funding for Deep technology conference 2019 edition at Plexal Innovation centre, alongside our partner Informed Funding. The conference will focus on which businesses are getting funded and why in the technology segments of artificial intelligence, smart mobility and cyber security. If you would like to register for this event…
What exactly is a business advisor? In the world of sport, even the highest performers have a team of coaches, mentors, and advisors to help them get the best out of every aspect of their performance – strategy, tactics, skills, physical fitness, resilience and mental fitness. To perform at the very highest level in business,…
Research from the Office for National Statistics revealed that the UK spent just 1.69% of GDP on R&D in 2017, compared with an EU average of over 2%. The UK, in fact, is 22nd on the R&D funding list. The shortage of research funding is particularly marked when it comes to the development part of…
Cash flow is the money a business has in the tank to function, can make or break businesses. Business Insights explored the attitudes of UK SME owners on managing cash flow. What is cash flow? Put simply, it is the money your business has readily available to use for day-to-day operations. Put less simply, it…
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