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12 Ways To Boost Cash Flow
Being a small business owner can be a tricky business, and unless your company is swimming in free cash, you might need to find ways to boost your cash flow. Are you doing a financial hokey cokey each month, and it seems like there’s always money going out of your business before there’s money coming […]
Why Is Cash Flow Important To A Small Business?
If you’ve got plans for your business, you’re going to need cash to make them happen. Dreaming big and running out of money isn’t a situation a small business wants to find itself in, which is why cash flow is critical to sustaining and growing a business. Time for some hard facts: it’s known that […]
Here’s What You Need To Know About The Job Retention Scheme
With the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme or ‘furlough’ scheme coming to an end in October, the UK Government has announced a plan to prevent mass job losses as businesses emerge to a post-lockdown world amidst the coronavirus pandemic. What is the Job Retention Scheme? Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled plans for a Job Retention Bonus, […]
VAT Cut For The Tourism And Hospitality Sectors
On 8th July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced in a statement to the House of Commons plans to reduce VAT rates for hospitality and tourism businesses in the UK. The VAT reduction announcement comes as many businesses have been severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, particularly through forced closures and post-lockdown social distancing rules. In a […]
The End Of Furlough – What’s Next?
It’s official, furlough payments are ending soon. What does this mean for your business? And how can you make sure you keep your business’ cash flow healthy as the UK comes out of lockdown? If you’re wondering what happens at the end of the furlough scheme, read on to find out the best way to […]
Understanding Short Term vs Long Term Cash Forecasting
How much thought have you given to short term or long term cash flow forecasting recently? Most business owners know they should have a cash flow projection. But with the pressures of getting a business back up and running as lockdowns ease, prioritising cash flow is easier said than done. However, with Xero recently reporting […]
How Will Making Redundancies Impact Your Cash Flow?
Choosing to make redundancies is an incredibly hard decision for any business. But with the government’s furlough scheme coming to an end and many businesses’ survival at stake, for some it is the tough reality of running a business during the coronavirus pandemic. Understanding your cash flow position can help you make these business-critical decisions […]
5 Steps To Successful Budgeting And Forecasting
Most business owners know they should be budgeting and forecasting as part of the financial plan for their company. However, short term priorities and the day-to-day pressures of running a business can often distract from this important task. We’re here to help, so read on to learn the five most important steps to successful budgeting […]
The Float Accounting For Change Report
Over the last 10 years the accounting and bookkeeping industry has undergone a radical transformation. The industry has evolved significantly due to an increased use of Cloud-based apps like Float, the use of technology in compliance, and government initiatives such as Making Tax Digital. Now you can read our Accounting For Change Report – Float to […]
Product Update: Move Your Budgets From Scenario To Forecast
At Float we’re obsessed with making your life easier. So when some of our customers mentioned a small tweak to budgets that could make a big difference to their cash flow forecasting, we sprang into action. Scenario planning has always been a favourite feature of Float users. It’s great for examining the ‘what-ifs’ around important […]
Why You Need A Long-Term Cash Flow Forecasting Habit
What do puppies and Float have in common? Neither are ‘just for Christmas’. And while Float can’t offer you an adorable waggy tail every time you enter the room (yet…), we can offer peace of mind that your future cash flow is under control. Recently, businesses have been scrambling to get cash flow forecasting in […]
How To Make Operating Cash Flow Decisions On Fact, Not Fear
Your five year plan went up in the air when we went into lockdown; there’s a ‘new normal’ in town and we’re having to embrace it in everything we do. Whether it’s providing food for our families, adjusting to working from home (or keeping ourselves safe if we can’t), and video calls with unexpected Zoom […]
Now You Can Duplicate Your Existing Cash Flow Scenarios
In this ever-changing world in which we’re living (thanks, Mr McCartney) scenario planning has never been more important. So in response to customer feedback, we’re delighted to let you know you can now use an existing cash flow scenario as the basis for a new scenario at the click of a button. Picture the scene: […]
Win a Digital Firm Assistance Package!
We’ve always done our best to have the backs of our customers and partners. And now is no different. We want to help as many people as we can, with what we have. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Future Firm, Xero, Karbon, Mindbride.ai, Practice Ignition, Plooto, and Ron Baker (The Soul Enterprise). The Digital […]
How the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme works
The impact of COVID-19 has sent shockwaves through the economy, with thousands of businesses desperately needing help to deal with the lasting financial impact on their business. The British government has responded by committing to a significant funding package to support UK businesses. One of these is the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), which […]
Your 6 Step Guide To Covid-19 Cash Flow Forecasting with Float
Now more than ever, cash flow forecasting is at the forefront of most finance conversations. Understanding how much cash you might have in the future is paramount to informed decision-making, especially amidst this global pandemic. We want to keep businesses in business. As a small business ourselves, we’re in a position of uncertainty as to […]
How to Combat Coronavirus Cash Flow Concerns
As the world grapples with the unprecedented spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), small businesses are beginning to see strains on their cash flow from cancelled flights, cancelled events, social distancing and consumer panic. As of the date of publishing (19th of March), countries have taken the following actions, all of which (however necessary) have negatively impacted […]
Float Offer for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
A crucial element of running a business is thinking about and planning for the ‘What Ifs’ that inevitably arise. This could not be more relevant given the impact that the Coronavirus/Covid-19 outbreak is already having and will have on the global economy. As well as the traumatic human impact of worry, illness and even death, […]
Budgets Can Now Increase or Decrease by Percentage 🥳
We’re excited to announce a new feature hot off the presses! You can now create percentage increases and decreases on your budgets in Float, as well as fixed value increases and decreases (eg. + or – $500 a month). This is something that has been requested quite frequently by our users, and we’re confident that […]
How to Give Clients More Control Over Their Business
For so long, cash flow management and forecasting has been something that is considered the remit of accountants and bookkeepers. But with the advent of Cloud-based tools, it’s become easier than ever to get to grips with forecasting your cash – even without an accounting degree. Confidence in finances Historically, the only way to build […]
How to Streamline Your Advisory Services with Simple Cash Flow
Recently, technology has come along leaps and bounds – especially in the accounting industry. With simplified solutions to previously time-intensive and complicated tasks, technology is paving the way for a new kind of relationship with your clients. From holding more in-depth conversations to working together to come up with better solutions, technology is allowing accountants […]
Christmas, Actually
This festive period, we decided to do something a little different. We wanted something fitting, and fun, to share with our partners, customers, and friends. Maybe we won’t win any Oscars, maybe we got a few funny looks, but we made this little video for you, with love, actually. From all of us here […]
Xerocon Panel: How Receipt Bank and Float Work Together
This year at Xerocon London, our very own CMO, Nick Cole sat down with Graeme Tennick of GT Accountancy and Nick Dent of Receipt Bank to host a panel (live!) on the Float stand all about using technology to add value to your firm and your clients! Graeme has been a long-term partner of Float […]
Say Hello to Improved Budgeting!
Ever had a payment delayed? Or a project that starts a month later than originally planned? In Float, this often means updating your budgets to reflect this new reality. For a lot of people using Float, this was making the task of keeping their forecast up to date a time-consuming process. Updates made easy We’ve […]
Float are a Founding App Partner of App Advisory Plus
Float recently joined forces with App Advisory Plus and became a Founding App Partner of the platform! We could not be more thrilled to be part of such an exciting platform that aims to help accountants and bookkeepers to support their clients to run better, more efficient, and profitable businesses! Why App Advisory Plus? […]
Webinar: Speaking your Clients’ Language!
The market is inundated with new apps being launched every single day. Apps to make your life as an accountant or bookkeeper easier. Apps to streamline your workflow, or your clients’. Apps that will walk your dog and… well, maybe not just yet. But with over 700 apps on the Xero Marketplace alone, it can […]