When I discuss a set of financial statements with a business owner, an often uttered lament is “I have made this profit but where’s the cash gone?”. In days of your, it was a requirement that a set of financial statements would include a cash flow statement as an...
I thought I would revisit one of the tests I do when I review a client’s accounts. I try to look at the threats to a business. What could occur which might imperil the wellbeing of the business? One such danger might be the over-dependence of one customer. I would...
In business, your profits are your reward for your endeavours. In fact, profitability is the only reliable measurement of a business’ success. Profits are the very lifeblood of a business. They fuel growth, support the owners, provide for the well-being of the...
Any business, whether it is just starting out or is considering the next stage in its development, will need a business plan. A business plan serves several important purposes. Perhaps the most obvious is to help raise funding. A business plan is the document that...
Whether you’re holidaying abroad or enjoying the sunshine at home, the summer is usually a chance to take a well-deserved break. But for small businesses, this time of year can also come with the stresses of slower business and potential cashflow problems....
It’s always a little disconcerting when you get your mark up and margins confused or the wrong way round, as this can have a catastrophic effect upon the business taking it from profit to loss, and the risk of stopping after running out of cash. Yet how are we...
