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Everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital
If you’re a small business owner or freelancer, you might have heard of Making Tax Digital (MTD). But what is it, exactly? What do you need to know? And what impact will it have on you and your business? Don’t worry if you’re asking yourself all of these questions (and more). We’re here to guide […]
Are my projects profitable?
Cash flow forecasting tool for project accounting Cash flow forecasting is crucial for every business, but project-based businesses may feel particular pain when trying to keep track of all the moving parts. We’ve created a brand new feature to help you better manage your money and plan for the future. What is project accounting? Project […]
Develop A Marketing Strategy For Your Small Business
As a small business, getting your name and products out there is of paramount importance. But how do you go about it? Part of the answer lies in a strong marketing strategy. Marketing can feel overwhelming, particularly when you’re just starting out. How do you decide what to focus on, and how can you know […]
Top Tips For Business Goal Setting In 2022
Are you setting New Year’s resolutions? No, we’re not talking about hitting the gym or eating less takeaway food. We mean setting business goals and objectives. Coming into the new year, it’s the perfect time to set some goals – both realistic and aspirational – for your business to work towards. Why set business goals? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Forecast Revenue
As a business owner, it’s important to forecast your revenue so you can guide the company in the right direction, based on solid decision-making. But how can you work out how much money your business will make? What’s the difference between revenue and income? And what’s the best way to work business revenue into your […]
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 […]
Why Do Small Businesses Use Float?
For over 10 years, thousands of small businesses have been using Float to help them make their biggest business decisions. But why do they use it? And what exactly do they use it for? This video shows you why small businesses use Float and how it could benefit your business too. What is Float? Float […]
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 […]
How To Make Better Decisions As A CEO
Life is all about decision-making. Every day people make important choices about their lives and carve out their paths to success, both personally and professionally. Decision-making techniques will vary from person to person, but as a CEO of a company, yours carry a big responsibility. As CEO, the decisions you make can have a huge […]
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.
How To Support Mental Wellbeing At Work
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, we’re looking at mental wellbeing in the workplace – how to talk about mental health at work, how to build a wellbeing culture and how investing in employee wellbeing can benefit your business.
Remote Working Is Here To Stay: How Will Your Small Business Adapt?
In this guest article, US-based business financing experts Fundbox share the best ways to adapt to a new way of working. After the coronavirus pandemic hit, millions of office workers made the shift to remote work. In the process, many learned that it has quite a few perks. Employees are often happier and more productive. […]
7 Crucial Cash Flow Mistakes To Avoid as an Entrepreneur
In this guest article, we welcome Financial Coach Shishir Khadka to the blog to share some insights into cash flow mistakes he’s learnt to avoid from working with entrepreneurs and business owners. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself”. I believe […]
How To Write A Winning Business Plan
You’ve got a brilliant idea, and you’ve mapped it all out as a feasible, money-making possibility. You might have saved up some capital or secured funding, but you’re going to need a solid business plan to turn your dreams into reality. Don’t worry if you’ve never written a business plan before, help is at hand! […]
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 […]
How Do Dividends Work?
Dividend – a word you’ll definitely hear if you’re looking to make investments in company shares, or if you’re a limited company thinking about offering a share scheme to potential investors. But what are dividends? And how do they work? What is a dividend? A dividend is an amount of money paid out to invested […]
Data: The Key to Unlocking Your Firm’s Advisory Services
We’re delighted to welcome Yoseph West, co-founder and CEO of US-based Relay Financial to the Float blog for this special guest post. If you’ve had your firm for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve explored advisory services at some level. Data shows that accounting firms who offer advisory services generate 67% more revenue than […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]