Back of an envelope

Back of an envelope

If you run a business and manage your planning by scribbling notes on the back of an envelope, you might be advised to read the contents of this article. When the economy is vibrant, effectively when there are an abundance of buyers in your marketplace, cash flow and...
Cash flow v supplier credit limits

Cash flow v supplier credit limits

In a recent article we explained how granting lengthy credit limits to customers was as good as letting them keep your money in their bank account. In this post we describe the opposite situation, where you are granted longer terms to pay bills from your suppliers. If...
New company reporting regulation withdrawn

New company reporting regulation withdrawn

The Government has withdrawn draft regulations after consultation with companies raised concerns about imposing additional reporting requirements. Instead, the Government will pursue options to reduce the burden of red tape to ensure the UK is one of the best places...
Cash flow v customer credit limits

Cash flow v customer credit limits

If your business grants a customer time to pay – say 30 days – after the services or goods supplied have been delivered, effectively, your money stays in their bank account for 30 days. Further, if you have incurred costs regarding a sale, that have to be...
Repeat business

Repeat business

Once you have secured the attention of a customer that has purchased their initial goods or services from you, you have completed the hard part – converted a prospect into a buying customer – so don’t be afraid to follow up with cross-sales offers....
Recurring sales

Recurring sales

Most business owners will appreciate the difference between one-off sales, and services that are generally described as recurring. For example, you may sell a laptop (a one-off sale) and then bolt on a support contract (a recurring sale). The advantage of recurring...