29 March, 2018 4 min read Would you let a robot manage your business finances? Using a robot to manage your money can save you time. Read on to find out how smart assistants and chatbot apps can help...
23 March, 2018 12 min read How to recover an unpaid invoice Chasing overdue payments can be time-consuming and have a negative impact on your business. Our handy guide contains all...
15 March, 2018 5 min read How to finance tax bills and prevent sleepless nights Since businesses can’t use a personal credit card to pay tax bills anymore, read this for some alternative ways to get y...
21 February, 2018 5 min read What contractors can do to protect themselves Contractors don't have the same protection as permanent staff members but here are a few things worth doing to protect y...
31 January, 2018 10 min read 10 ways to fix cash flow problems for big businesses The collapse of UK construction company Carillion showed even large firms can have financial issues. Here's how to fix c...
30 January, 2018 5 min read Profit and loss account: How to understand and use it [Video] A profit and loss account (or statement or sheet) is, on a simple level, used to show you how much your company is makin...
18 January, 2018 5 min read How to calculate gross profit for your business Gross profit should be an easy figure to calculate but its definition can give people a problem. Here's what you need to...
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...
12 January, 2018 5 min read How accounting software saved my weekends and family time Before Bryan Collins used accounting software, he'd collect his receipts in a shoebox. Here, he reveals how the software...
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...
13 December, 2017 9 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 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...
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...
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...
7 November, 2017 4 min read 5 ways blockchain will benefit your small business Blockchain is predicted to disrupt business and for SMEs that manage complex transactions, adopting a blockchain approac...
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...
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...
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...
17 July, 2017 1 min read 50 tried-and-tested business tips Business owners and experts share first-hand advice on everything from start up to growth: Controlling finances, growing...
17 July, 2017 4 min read How to set your price: Pricing strategies and methods Get your small business pricing strategy right - read our expert advice on setting the right price for your products and...
17 July, 2017 1 min read Guide to controlling your business costs Need practical help to control your business costs and increase profit? Our free guide includes expert tips, insights an...