16 January, 2018 5 min read 5 useful things millennials can teach you about money management Have you ever considered how millennials manage their money? There are numerous lessons your business can learn from the...
9 January, 2018 6 min read 8 simple ways to manage your cash flow as a franchisee You need to be able to manage your cash flow as a franchisee if you want it to succeed. Read this for great tips on what...
4 January, 2018 5 min read How to understand and manage VAT for your business Value Added Tax can make even experienced business people break out in a cold sweat. So you need to understand and manag...
28 December, 2017 4 min read Why moving to the cloud can improve your business finances With cloud software and computing playing an increasingly significant role in modern business, what are the benefits to ...
15 December, 2017 6 min read 4 big challenges businesses face in 2018 and how to tackle them Big challenges businesses face is something that becomes apparent at the start of a new year. Here, some firms discuss t...
14 December, 2017 6 min read My business failed but yours doesn’t have to – here’s what I learned Beatrice Whelan talks about why her business failed, why a business plan is important and what you need to do to make su...
13 December, 2017 8 min read 99 problems but late payments doesn’t have to be one Having to deal with late payments as a business owner is frustrating, so our Sage Business Experts have shared some tips...
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 1 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 1 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 1 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 5 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 1 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 1 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...