7 December, 2017 5 min read This is why joining an entrepreneur network will boost your business Joining an entrepreneur network is a great way for you to receive business support and is useful for meeting people who ...
7 December, 2017 3 min read Late payments: Why your invoices are delayed and how to get paid faster Chasing late payments is a big issue for small and medium-sized businesses. Despite numerous barriers, it is possible fo...
30 November, 2017 5 min read The retirement time bomb is ticking – are you financially ready? If you've set up your own small business, chances are you are self-employed. But have you got plans in place to fund you...
28 November, 2017 7 min read Jen Walker: “Keep your business simple and never forget the importance of quality” Jen Walker, owner of The Split Screen Coffee Company, talks about the challenges of running a business and what she love...
27 November, 2017 4 min read 5 things you should do to keep employees happy Staff morale and satisfaction are important factors in wider business performance, so employers should be investing in w...
16 November, 2017 3 min read Autumn Budget 2017: What businesses want to hear from the chancellor Pensions, corporation tax and Brexit are likely to be part of the Autumn Budget - our Sage Business Experts share their ...
15 November, 2017 4 min read What is Open Banking and how can it benefit your business? Open Banking is due to launch in 2018 and could signal the end of paper bank statements and long delays for businesses t...
10 November, 2017 4 min read How to create a budget for your small business A budget is vital for any business and allows you to track cash flow and determine how much revenue you will need to mak...
31 October, 2017 5 min read The realities of delivering financial education to staff Many employers recognise the importance of delivering financial education but the process of providing it isn't necessar...
27 October, 2017 5 min read Does where you work in the UK impact how successful you can be? SMEs in some local authorities are up to 26 times more productive than others so what business support can help firms br...
26 October, 2017 8 min read Venture capital trusts: How to find alternative finance solutions Are you a start-up or small business looking for finance but have been turned down by your high-street bank? Try an alte...
18 October, 2017 4 min read Growing a business from a unique idea: Lauren Aston tells all Lauren Aston shares advice on finding a unique business idea and making it grow with the right suppliers, local networks...
11 October, 2017 4 min read Three reasons why it’s a great time to be a UK entrepreneur Alan Laing, MD of Sage UK and Ireland, shares three lessons he's learned from meeting startups and small businesses up a...
5 October, 2017 6 min read How to establish payment terms If you are wondering how to establish payment terms with a customer, find out why you need to examine your cash flow sit...
26 September, 2017 1 min read How CFOs can drive efficiency and growth Discover how senior finance professionals can drive innovation and collaboration, whilst also juggling financial departm...
20 September, 2017 2 min read 5 tips to stop late payments and get paid faster Thousands of small firms go bust each year purely because the cash flow dries up. Here are five ways to stop late paymen...
20 September, 2017 < 1 min read Infographic: Control your business costs From inflation to growth, there are many reasons you might find your costs spiraling. Find out how to get them under con...
20 September, 2017 4 min read Get prepared for business growth with the 5 Ms of management From money to measurement and manpower. Find out how to prepare your business operations for a growth spurt using the 5M...
17 September, 2017 4 min read Six ways an accountant can help your small business Hiring a good accountant can add real value to your small business. Here are 6 great perks recruiting a professional acc...
17 September, 2017 3 min read How to avoid the six most common VAT mistakes VAT can be a confusing and time consuming task for many small businesses. Our expert VAT advice can stop you making the ...
14 September, 2017 4 min read The importance of inventory planning For small businesses selling physical goods, inventory planning and stock control are often not given enough thought unt...
23 August, 2017 4 min read GDPR: What employers need to know The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is now in force, bringing significant changes to data laws for employ...
17 July, 2017 4 min read How good are your anti-money laundering procedures? Find out why it’s so important for accountants to protect themselves from potential money laundering issues with this ex...
17 July, 2017 2 min read The changing role of the accountant Is the role of the accountant changing? How can businesses benefit? Accountant Tracey Bird talks about the accountant of...