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Archive | Managing Money
Business Finances: Keeping Your Funds Under Control
Managing money is a key aspect of running a successful business and this usually boils down to managing outgoings and income and ensuring that at all times there is ‘money in the kitty’.
Why the self-employed are going without a pension
The number of self-employed people with no pension has increased sharply. What’s going on and what are the options for the growing self-employed population?
The taxes every small business needs to understand
Here are the most important types of taxation that every small business needs to know about and understand.
The start-up guide to business banking
Starting a business is one of the rare occasions where you’re likely to take a cold hard look at banks and what they have to offer. Here’s what you need to be looking for.
Why you need to think about life insurance when you’re self-employed
Self-employment can feel like freedom. But that changes fast if you hit a personal disaster. Here is what you need to know about life insurance.
Tips to protect your business against financial fraud
Theft and fraudulent activity is prevalent both on and offline, so here’s how to sharpen up and safeguard your business.
5 Strategies for Reinvesting Money into Your Small Business
You’ve moved beyond working for yourself to having money that can work for you too. So how do you make the most of it?
Credit Cards: The pros and cons
At the right time and in the right way, a credit card could help squeeze your business through a cashflow crisis or blip. But think it through and proceed with caution.
When is it worth using accountants and auditors for your small business?
Spending decisions are always tough for small companies. This article should help you decide if enlisting the help of auditors and accountants will be a worthy investment for your business.
Why so few women choose to invest
Women are less than half as likely to invest in stocks and shares. What’s stopping us and how can women make more of their money?
Money Management: How to Stop Repossession
If your finances are already precarious, another economic crisis means you need to hope for the best and be prepared for the worst.
Getting out of the red: why an IVA might be the best solution to help you manage your debt
If you’re trying to move out of the red and into the black but have so far struggled to manage making repayments and actually living, then it might be time to consider other options.
How to get your buy-to-let business off to a stronger start
The UK’s most up-and-coming property areas and the tell-tale signs an area is set to take off.
