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Supply chain management
Thursday 2nd February 2012 - Author: Guy Rigby, Head of entrepreneurs
The supply chain is an ideal first port of call when seeking mutually beneficial alliances. By looking up and down your supply chain from your suppliers’ suppliers to your customers’ customers, you may find people or businesses who’d make ideal strategic partners.
Network thinking
Thursday 2nd February 2012 - Author: Guy Rigby, Head of entrepreneurs
Thomas and Penny Power are the founders of Ecademy, the online business network for entrepreneurs and small business owners. They talk about the difference between ‘institutional thinking’ and ‘network thinking.’ The former, which is ‘closed, selective and controlling,' is bumping up against the latter, which is ‘open, random and supportive.'
10 Key points to include in your shareholders’ agreement
Tuesday 31st January 2012 - Author: Nick Wallis, Tax director
Business owners should set aside the time early on in their relationship to discuss and agree a shareholders’ agreement. It may help to avoid the disruption and additional costs likely to be involved in resolving any future issues.
Are you ready for a new tax year?
Monday 30th January 2012 - Author: Stuart Aikman, National Tax Consultant
Use our handy checklist to find out if you are ready for a new tax year.
How to build a business with purpose
Monday 30th January 2012 - Author: Guy Rigby, Head of Entrepreneurs
In the modern world of consumerism and enterprise, we are fast developing an immunity to brands. Information overload and incessant marketing have desensitised people to brands and the messages they churn out. Today’s business must therefore be smart when creating its brand identity and culture. Successful brands must be associated with memorable and evocative feelings, with a cause, a purpose and a strong personality.
Slimming your costs without sacrificing staff
Friday 27th January 2012 - Author: Rachel Stone, Head of People Management
Many employers are searching for alternatives to redundancy that allow them to reduce staff costs while keeping the talent in their business. Here’s 10 ways you can save money without losing your people.
Are you an attractive proposition for tax savvy investors?
Tuesday 17th January 2012 - Author: Adrian Walton, Director, Corporate tax
Investing in smaller businesses can often be viewed as risky; however there can be significant tax incentives for investing in some companies, which helps to mitigate economic risk.
Rehearsing the future with scenario planning
Wednesday 28th December 2011 - Author: Guy Rigby, Director & Head of Entrepreneurs
For many growth businesses, the frequency and impact of unexpected events can be alarming and difficult to handle. But with the use of creative foresight and a technique known as ‘scenario planning’, businesses can spot opportunities and make good decisions to help manage future uncertainties.
Budgeting and forecasting – don't be taken by surprise!
Wednesday 28th December 2011 - Author: Guy Rigby, Head of Entrepreneurs
You will have to deal with many unexpected events during your business life, but by ensuring you do everything you can to anticipate scenarios and outcomes you’ll be better equipped for a fast and effective response as and when they arise.
Cashing out, but staying in
Thursday 22nd December 2011 - Author: Brian Livingston, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions
There are many owners who had planned on selling their businesses by now, but as a consequence of the ongoing recession, it just hasn’t happened — the clocks have been forcefully turned back. So, instead of selling, they may want to take some cash out of their businesses to provide security for themselves and their families.
