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What Is A Start-Up Accelerator?
If you’re a start-up looking to scale up, you might consider entering a start-up accelerator. But what are they, why might you use one – and how do you find one? We answer all of your questions in this guide to start-up accelerators. What is a start-up accelerator? A start-up accelerator is a short-term growth […]
How To Prepare For A Funding Round
Most start-ups need to seek funding at some point – and many have to do it more than once. It can be a long and daunting process, but we’re here with everything you need to know when preparing for a round of funding to grow your business. We’ve written this article with businesses at the […]
5 Financial Reports To Share With Your Board
Are you preparing for a big board meeting? As a start-up, you might feel nervous about presenting your finances to the board before your business is fully established and making the sort of money you know you’re capable of. How can you show the board that you’re well on your way to building a profitable […]
Hybrid Working: How To Make It Work For Your Business
The working landscape has changed unrecognisably over the last 18 months or so. Whilst most offices were once full of staff working 9-5, nowadays many of us are still working from home whilst others are venturing back into the office on a part-time basis. As a CEO, you might be faced with a dilemma: How […]
How To Use QuickBooks Online
If you run a small business, you’ve likely heard of QuickBooks Online, the smart accounting software that helps you keep on top of everything from taxes to payroll. But if you’re new to QuickBooks (or perhaps you’ve switched from QuickBooks desktop version), you might be wondering just how to use it. Don’t worry – we’ve […]
What Is Burn Rate?
As a new business owner, you know how delicately things must be balanced to ensure that you have enough cash in the company whilst you’re seeking new investment opportunities, growing your customer base and generally getting things off the ground. You may have some venture capital for your start-up and are worried about running out […]
Understanding Your Cash Runway
To help your business grow, it’s essential you understand your cash runway. But what is? And why is it so important? Read on to find out…
Establishing A New Cash Culture
We all know that the sign of your business doing well is a healthy cash flow. But what’s the trick to keeping the business bank balance looking good? The answer: a cash-focused culture. What is a cash-focused culture? It might sound obvious, but businesses with a cash-focused culture don’t lose sight of the money going […]
Infographic: Scenario Planning Trends
Scenario planning is a business owner’s secret weapon on the path to success. Find out how businesses have been using scenario planning to navigate through the uncertainty of the pandemic and beyond…
Recovery Loan Scheme: Everything You Need To Know
We all know how difficult the last year has been, with many businesses being hit hard by the disruption caused by the pandemic. As the country starts to open up again, you may benefit from the Recovery Loan Scheme to get your business back on track.
3 Essential Resources Your Business Needs To Thrive Post-Lockdown
As businesses across the UK reopen their doors to the public, business owners will understandably want to be as prepared as possible for success post-lockdown. With multiple priorities to juggle, we’ve made it easy for you to identify three essential business resources to give your business a boost and make the transition a smooth one. […]
How Important Is Cash Flow For A Start-Up Business?
Starting a new business is an exciting time. It’s also an extremely busy time, when you have to make important decisions under pressure – decisions that could impact the future success of your start-up business. Understanding your business’s cash flow is essential to guiding your decision-making. There are three important questions we believe every start-up […]
3 Cash Flow Graphs Every Business Should Use
Using cash flow graphs is a quick and powerful way to really get an accurate picture of the flow of cash in and out of your business. Whether you want to delve into highly granular, detailed information or more of a bird’s eye view of your cash position, cash flow graphs can help you understand […]
7 Australian Accountancy Blogs We Love
Australian accounting blogs come in a range of shapes and sizes and cover a huge variety of different topics. From small business advice to detailed updates on legislation changes, there’s something for everyone. Here we round up some of our favourite Aussie accountancy bloggers, who are keeping Australia up to date on all kinds of […]
When Can I Afford To Take On More Employees?
Are you ready to take on a new employee? Whether it’s your first hire or your 28th, you’ll want to make sure you have enough cash in the business to cover the expense of an extra pair of hands on board. How will you know when the right time to take on a new employee […]
Do I Have Surplus Cash?
Is your business in the enviable position of having surplus cash? You’d be surprised how many business owners have no idea whether they have a little extra cash in the bank to play with. If you have more cash in the business than you need for day-to-day operations, then congratulations my friend – you have […]
Can I Plan Ahead To Pay My Tax Bill?
Good tax planning is essential to minimise your tax bill and prepare for the impact tax payments will have on your business’s cash flow. Whether you’re getting ready to pay your VAT, GST, sales tax or corporation tax – the best way to keep your business cash flow healthy is by planning ahead. Most business […]
What Do I Need To Break Even?
Whether you’re in the early days of running a business or your business has been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, knowing what you need to do to break even is essential to keep your business afloat. Breaking even means your total costs and total revenues are equal – your business isn’t making a loss, […]
How Do I Calculate How Much Cash Is Coming In?
Getting a strong handle on how much cash is coming into your business is essential to making informed decisions for your business. Right now, it can be hard to predict what money is going to come into your business and when. The current situation is constantly changing and the uncertainty is inevitably causing many business […]
How Do I Keep Track Of My Bills?
Many business owners are concerned about a lack of money coming into their business as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and its knock-on effects. However, keeping track of money leaving your business in the form of bills is also essential to keep your cash flow as healthy as possible at this unpredictable time. So […]
How Much Can I Pay Myself?
Business owners are facing tough decisions in the current climate. Caught between retaining staff and keeping a business viable, there’s also the question of how much you can actually pay yourself. It’s no secret that a CEO that pays themselves before they pay their employees can badly affect morale. And it’s a particularly pertinent point […]
When Will I Have To Dip Into My Business Savings?
As any cash-savvy business owner will tell you, keeping some savings aside for a rainy day is an important part of looking after your business finances. Now it would appear that rainy day is, in fact, upon us. But is it time to dip into those cash reserves? And if not now, when? Understanding when […]
How Can I See Where We’re Overspending?
Overspending can cause serious problems for a small business. Too much cash going out and not enough cash coming in can spell disaster for a business’s cash flow. And, in the current climate, keeping tabs on overspending in your company has become more important than ever. Because no one quite knows what’s around the corner… […]
How Can I Predict Cash Gaps?
Potential cash gaps can cause business owners serious headaches. Yet it is possible to identify a cash gap before it happens – and to use this information to take action to avoid any major disasters. While future cash gaps may be hard to predict, planning for a deficit is key to your business’s survival. With […]
Small Business, Big Questions
We can help you answer the business questions you’ve been asking for years. Find our solutions to the most common business ‘what ifs?’.
Expert Advice: Helping Your Agency Thrive In A Pandemic
How has agency life has changed? What are agency owners doing to keep their teams motivated? How can you keep your clients happy? And what you can do to help your agency thrive – despite the global pandemic? There’s something about Float that agency owners just love. We suspect it’s because our founder Colin came […]
Can A Business Grant Or Loan Keep You Afloat?
Seeking a business grant or loan to stay afloat has become a top priority for SMEs across the globe in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. With many business’s cash flow forecasts indicating worrying cash gaps ahead, business owners are exploring their options to inject a much-needed cash boost into their companies in the form […]
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. 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 bid to boost […]
The End Of Furlough – What’s Next?
As the furlough scheme winds down, what does that mean for you and your business?
Find out how to keep your business’s cash flow healthy at this uncertain time, read this article.
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 […]