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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 Reduction 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 […]
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 […]