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Setting (And Sticking To!) Your New Year Business Resolutions
Most people make new year’s resolutions. Whether it’s to take up running, try to eat more healthy foods, or make more time to read. But have you ever thought about setting new year’s resolutions for your business? What type of resolutions might you make for your business? Whether you want to increase your client base […]
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 […]
3 Forecasts Your Business Needs To Succeed
Forecasting is the process of estimating the impact trends, costs and external factors will have on your business in order to give yourself time to prepare. This is integral to planning and the more accurate your business forecast is, the better you know your business. There are many different business forecasts you can create, but […]
Everything You Need To Know About Xerocon London 2017!
It’s that time of year again: time for all of us Xero users, Xero ecosystem partners and Xero certified accountants to get in a room together, put faces to names, share tips and find out what’s new in the world of Xero. We’ve put together a handy guide to the London leg of the Xero […]
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 […]
5 Best Xero Apps
For our all time top list of Xero add ons for businesses that we keep updated every year, check out our top Xero add ons post here! There are now over 700 time-saving Xero apps that are designed to help your business work more efficiently. But which are the best Xero apps for your business? […]
4 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Accountant in your Life ?
It’s that time of year again, the halls are being decked, the cards are being sent and there is still someone left to buy for. Someone special, someone close to your heart, someone who works their assets off. Some would say your accountant’s gift is the most important of all, so this is something you […]
The Best P2P Lending Sites for your Business Loan
Inspired by our guide to P2P borrowing (which you can read here) we decided to do a bit of research to find out what are the best P2P lending sites out there. These sites act as an intermediary between borrowers and lenders, underwriting but not financing a loan. Here’s our guide to the options out there […]
What is Peer to Peer Lending and How Can It Help Your Business?
What is it? Peer to peer lending is a form of debt financing that allows businesses to borrow money without going through traditional lending routes such as a bank. P2P lending platforms connect individuals looking to lend their money with businesses looking to borrow. So instead of trying to borrow from a single institution, a […]
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. […]
6 Celebs You Didn’t Know Were Business Owners
Think about the stars of Hollywood’s red carpets and you probably have in mind a certain sort of person. Someone who embodies the glamour of the silver screen, effortlessly suave, confident and full of panache… Or maybe you just see someone who’s made it lucky and never done a proper day’s work in their life. […]
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 […]
Best Add Ons for Professional Services
Businesses in the professional services space come in all shapes and sizes. From creatives and consultants to accountants and engineers they all have one thing in common; they are all selling their time and expertise. In this industry, more than any other, people and skills are the product. According to a report by The […]
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 […]
Float for Trade and Construction Businesses
Cash flow forecasting is one of the biggest challenges in the construction business. A complex blend of buying stock, costing for labour and negotiating payment terms…it’s no wonder so many construction businesses use Float. Check out what two of our users with construction businesses have to say about Float or sign up for a free trial here. […]
Float for Manufacturing Businesses
As a manufacturer getting the balance right between keeping your suppliers sweet and chasing your customers for cash is critical to a successful operation. Float will help you get that balance right… Check out what three manufacturers have to say about Float below or follow this link to sign up for a free trial! Partech are industry leaders […]
Float for Service Businesses
Project-based businesses tend to suffer from ‘lumpy’ cash flow. While outgoings are fairly predictable, inbound cash is not. That’s why so many Float users come from businesses such as agencies and consultancies… Check out what our users with project-based business models have to say about us, or sign up for a free trial here! Matt […]
Float Wins Best Online Cash Management Software Award From FinancesOnline.com
We are delighted to have won the Online Cash Management Software award from FinancesOnline.com! We’ve worked hard to build a cash management software that allows our users to easily forecast and monitor their cash flow and it’s not just a job for us, it’s a mission. Recently that was recognised in our Float reviews […]
Float Nominated At The Digital Tech Awards 2016
We are delighted to be nominated in the Best Financial Product/Service category at the Digital Tech Awards 2016 for the second year in a row! The ScotlandIS competition – itself in its 6th year – celebrates the best in the bustling Scottish technology scene, from exciting startups such as Indigo Technologies and Cofficient to global […]
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 […]
How Chaser Will Help You Get Paid On Time
Invoicing can be an arduous process for many businesses. According to a report by Xero, small businesses struggle with making sure the cash collection process is quick and accurate, with “following up on late payment” listed as a specific bug bear. If only there was a tool that made collecting cash easier… Enter Chaser, stage […]
What Does Success Mean To… Anand Kumar Sengottaiyan
Anand is the owner of Dr.Grill, a grilled chicken restaurant based in Coimbatore, India. They aim to provide healthy meals that can be enjoyed by all ages. Why did you start your business? When we wanted to enjoy a good grilled chicken, we had no choice in the city. Our family and kids never enjoyed the […]
How To Get A New Free Trial
Has your trial run out and you’ve not been able to fully explore Float? Or maybe you’ve been away for a while and you’d like to give Float another go? Whatever your reasons are, we are here to help. Currently, there are 3 ways to get another free trial, here they are! Method 1 Log […]
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, […]
4 Tips for Better Business Cash Management
Ever find you don’t have enough cash to pay yourself the salary you deserve? Or perhaps your business is growing fast and your bank balance is skimming the red? Or maybe you simply find yourself worrying about how much cash you have from day to day? You need to think about your business cash management… […]
What does success mean to Charles Norwood?
Charles is a highly experienced expedition organiser and has participated in major overland expeditions since the 1980’s. He is Managing Director of Safari Drive, a self-drive safari specialist offering holidays in Southern Africa, Oman and Argentina. Charles looks after Safari Drive logistics and uses his wealth of expedition experience to advise on the more adventurous trips. […]
What Does Success Mean To… Alex Cole
Alex is CEO of Peekabu studios, an Edinburgh based visual tech company. What does success mean to you? “Success is setting out a plan that can still be flexible and achieving it as best you can, sometimes exceeding your expectations, sometimes not, but it’s intentional. It’s not meandering, it’s not falling into one happenstance or […]