6 Reasons To Use Float For Cash Flow Forecasting

Here are our top six efficiency-boosting reasons for using Float…   1. Save hours every month with automatic updates One of the most time-consuming parts of manual cash flow forecasting is bringing your spreadsheet up to date. Our users tell us this used to take them an average of eight hours every month when manually entering […]

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The Best Xero Add Ons for Business Funding

Whether you’re trying to bridge a cash gap or secure funding to grow your business, the Xero marketplace offers a suite of apps that can help. From add ons that help you to secure funding to ones that help you manage it, there’s something to help you every step of the way. Because of local […]

The Direct and Indirect Method of Cash Flow Forecasting: Which Should You Use?

What’s the difference between the direct and indirect method of cash flow forecasting? You may already know that your cash flow forecast tells you what your future bank balance will be and helps you to find out if your business will have the right amount of money at the right time. But did you know […]

How Dog and Pony Studios are using Float

Chris Davies, the owner of Toronto-based creative agency Dog and Pony Studios, started using Float in 2013 and now describes it as an invisible member of the team. How did Float become such an integral part of the business? Dog and Pony Studios were successful: offices opened in Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona, new clients […]

How to Approach Your Bank for Funding

Applying for funding from a bank can be daunting. It’s a lengthy process which involves jumping through hoop after hoop with no guarantee of success. But it doesn’t have to be that way, follow our guide to ensure you go into the loan process with the correct information and watch your chances of approval soar. […]

What Types of Traditional Finance Are Available and When Should You Use Them?

Whether you are looking for traditional or alternative financing for your business, you could be overwhelmed with your options. Luckily we are here to put the fun into funding and the rad into traditional finance. So here is a quick breakdown of the types of finance available and when to use them. Investment finance (also […]

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The 5 Best QuickBooks Online Apps

Using QuickBooks Online means so much more than just accessing your accounts from anywhere, anytime. It also opens up an unlimited world of possibilities thanks to the app store, which boasts hundreds of QuickBooks apps all designed to help you customise an integrated package to fit your business’s needs. With so much choice it’s easy […]

Top Pranks To Play On Your Boss

April Fool’s Day is fast approaching, and you’ve been itching to get your prank on, but who can you trick with no chance of repercussions? Thats right, your boss. So read on my friend, we’ve got you covered. Here are our top April Fools 2016 pranks for the professional world. Cover their desk with pictures […]

6 Solid Pick Up Lines To Use On An Accountant

Everyone knows that guys only get into accounting to pick up the ladies and let’s be honest, it works like a charm. But what do you do if you are on the other side and you just can’t wait for him to introduce himself? While we wait for www.DateAnAccountant.com to finally launch (come on guys, […]

5 Greatest Spreadsheet Errors of All Time

Chances are, at some point in time you’ve probably messed up a spreadsheet. And when we take into account that nearly 9 out 10 spreadsheets contain errors, that’s to be expected! But when millions of pounds are at stake it becomes a bit more important to get your spreadsheet right… Here we count down the […]