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Back to the future
Now the recession is apparently over, global companies are back to thinking about the future...
Financial Management - Analysis
The rise of the renminbi
Hugh Metcalf, senior economics lecturer at Newcastle University Business School, sheds light on the factors affecting China’s currency.
Get your house in order
There are four lessons that businesses can learn from the MPs’ expenses experience which would go a long way to ensuring that expenses are kept in line in the business world.
The changing role of the FD
The credit freeze has tested the skills of a chief finance officer like never before. GrowthBusiness meets the accountants who have both an entrepreneurial spirit and a keen sense of control.
Why unemployment isn't going away
Talk of a 'jobless recovery' is too glib, reckons Kathleen Stephansen, chief economist and MD of Aladdin Capital Holdings.
The problem with recovery
David Kern, chief economist at the British Chambers of Commerce, argues that recovery does not mean a return to normal.
The pensions crisis and 2012
Changes to pension legislation in 2012 will revolutionise the balance of responsibility between company and employee. Ian Bird, principal partner at financial advisory firm Foster Denovo, explains what companies need to consider now.
Dangers of deflation... and inflation
Unpredictability in the economy is making it hard for businesses to plan ahead, as Clive Lewis, head of SME issues at accountancy body ICAEW, explains.
The UK versus the Eurozone
Mahamed Djeddour, senior fellow in strategy and international business at Manchester Business School, looks at the UK’s competitive positioning within Europe.
Businesses could get billions back from HMRC
A landmark case means that businesses could get billions back from HMRC in overpaid VAT, writes Stuart Long, solicitor at Howard Kennedy.
What I want from the Budget
Businesses desperately need a Budget that helps them through the pain of the recession. We asked entrepreneurs and experts for their wish lists for Chancellor Alistair Darling.
The risks of $40 oil
Ole Hansen, futures and fixed income manager at Saxo Bank, explains why today's low oil prices may not be the godsend for growth companies they seem to be.
Weighing up the Pre-Budget Report
Is the PBR an early Christmas present for businesses, or will it bring on a Boxing Day-style hangover? We ask entrepreneurs and experts for their verdict.
The falling pound and your business
In the past six months the pound has fallen by more than eight per cent against the dollar and the euro.
21 cash flow tips
There are two fundamental goals at the heart of improving your cash flow: control your expenditure and regulate your income. To that end, there’s a raft of clever tactics that can enable you to explore expansion opportunities and reduce the chance of being caught short if the unexpected happens.
Keep out: accountants at work
In many SMEs, the finance function simply doesn’t deliver the information the business needs.
Research
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What should an AIM company pay its CEO or FD?
What should a non-executive director or chairman expect to be paid?
What benchmarks should AIM remuneration committee members be using when
setting pay?
VCT Special Report 2009
This reports principle aim is to provide business owners seeking funding with information about the amount of funds that VCTs have to invest.
Cash Shells Special Report 2009
A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM and PLUS, companies that have become a significant feature on the market landscape.
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AIM Guide 2009/2010
The 2009/2010 AIM Guide contains essential information for anyone interested in the Alternative Investment Market.
Business XL
Business XL is written by leaders for leaders. The magazine is a fountain of inside information and knowledge, which can only be delivered by people who have started, bought and grown their own business.
M&A Magazine
M&A Magazine is the leading mid-market monthly corporate finance publication in the UK.
Videos
Punch above your weight
Jos White, who sold his company MessageLabs for $695 million, on why it's so important to act like a bigger business than you really are.
Meeting menaces: The Waffler
More tips from John Cleese, who reveals how to stop a waffler in full flow.
Reducing energy usage
Ian Cheshire, chairman of B&Q, explains how the store has saved 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
Trying to raise business finance?
The Vistage Guide to Raising Finance in The New Economy. It tells you what your options are and how best to present your case for business finance. Simply visit www.neweconomyblog.co.uk/rf2 to request your free copy.
Barclaycard Commercial – Ease your business cash flow
Our Visa and MasterCard credit and charge cards give you greater control over your expenses, help with cash flow and could safeguard your business by providing extra financial protection. Find out more about our credit and charge card solution.
Barclays Business Start Up Account
Everything you need in one place from help with planning to getting more customers, to FREE seminars and a credit checking service to help you get paid quicker. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online
Out with the old, in with affordable.
Bring in IBM System x3650 M2 Express servers powered by Intel® Xeon® and dramatically lower IT operating expenses. Use IBM’s online evaluation tool to see ROI in as little as three months. Find out more
Enterprise-class e-commerce for mid-sized businesses
Online shopping has become ubiquitous and has changed customers' expectations. But how can mid-sized companies tackle e-commerce?
View now the ATG webinar with Forrester Research to find out how enterprise-class e-commerce can work for you. Click here to find out more
Selecting the right IT strategy in 2010
Owner managers and CEOs of fast-growing companies want IT-applications that accelerate competitive advantage and improve operational efficiency. This free whitepaper helps you plan and choose the right IT strategy for your business in 2010. Download ‘Selecting The Right Software Vendor’.
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Secure early payment for your unpaid invoices with Simply Business
Simply Business works with a carefully selected panel of the UK's leading factoring and invoice discounting providers. Find out your cash flow options in minutes, you could have 90% of your invoices paid in 24 hours. To find out more click here
Get started with Barclays Business Banking
Choose from 3 great Start-up packages offering a range of business and banking solutions, from cashflow management software (QuickBooks or Sage) to VAT management solution. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online.
Weekly Advice & Tips on Raising Capital
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Financial management & financial forecasting
Raising and managing of funds by business organizations. Such activities are usually the concern of senior managers, who must use financial forecasting to develop a long-term plan for the firm. Shorter-term budgets are then devised to meet the plan's goals. Other duties of financial managers include managing accounts receivable and fixing the optimum level of inventories. When deciding how to deploy corporate assets to increase growth, financial managers must also consider the benefits of mergers and acquisitions.
