18 December, 2024 5 min read How to keep your small business running smoothly this Christmas Keep your small business running smoothly this Christmas with practical tips on cash flow, staffing, and payroll to thri...
19 November, 2024 8 min read Black Friday: 9 top tips to help small businesses boost sales Discover nine essential tips to help your small business make the most of the Black Friday sales opportunity.
5 August, 2024 8 min read What is Just In Time inventory and when should you use it? Just In Time inventory management helps companies cut waste by holding only the stock they need at the right time.
15 July, 2024 9 min read A simple guide to accounting for inventory Learn the basics of inventory accounting and get a better understanding of your financial position with this blog.
18 March, 2024 4 min read 6 powerful benefits of using a purchase order system If your business needs to purchase goods or services, you need to track orders. Learn how a purchase order system allows...
11 April, 2022 44 min read How to build a resilient business Are we born with resilience or we do we learn it? Julie Deane talks about overcoming struggles when building The Cambrid...
5 July, 2021 6 min read 6 ways to optimise inventory management in the food production industry Discover six ways you can step up and improve inventory management for your food and drink manufacturing business.
18 September, 2020 7 min read Inventory management: How to effectively manage your stock levels Effective inventory management has never been so important. That's why more businesses are using cloud accounting softwa...
3 June, 2020 5 min read Inventory management: Why manufacturers need to optimise it Good inventory management can result in improved cash flow, while giving your manufacturing firm a reputational boost. L...
25 February, 2019 5 min read Why the online vs offline rivalry is dead for retailers The lines between an online store and a physical store are becoming increasingly blurred. Discover how system integratio...
23 August, 2018 6 min read Hanx: How to choose the right manufacturer for your business Hanx co-founders Sarah Welsh and Farah Kabir share their experiences of finding the right manufacturer for their brand o...
23 February, 2018 7 min read How your business can avoid supply chain problems by investing in the right tech If your business struggles with supply chain problems, you could end up with reduced profits and a loss in sales. Here's...
6 February, 2018 3 min read 5 ways to increase sales this Valentine’s Day Valentine's Day is a welcome opportunity to increase sales for the nation's retailers, with an estimated 1.6 billion spe...
15 November, 2017 6 min read How to create better supply chains and achieve global success A supply chain can be complex but an effective strategy can allow you to control the flow of goods and services across y...
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...
17 July, 2017 2 min read How to improve cash flow by managing stock effectively Managing your stock well can help improve your cash flow and profitability. Find out how to get it right.
3 June, 2014 3 min read Why cash flow is the lifeblood of your business In February I was invited to Sage's 'future of your business' event in London. With insight from guest speakers Emma Jon...
30 April, 2014 4 min read Business forecasting methods part 1: Inventory forecasting Business forecasting is a key part of the business planning process. The first challenge is working out how much stock t...
15 August, 2013 5 min read Improve your cash flow part 2: Stock control Stock control is a vital issue that tends to be overlooked and feels like a juggling act. Too much can place a heavy tol...
12 December, 2012 2 min read Maximising Christmas from a retail perspective Discover retail techniques to make the most of the Christmas period including inventory planning, organisation and pricing.
