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    Immediate things you can do to improve your company’s profit

    Effective financial management is vital for a business’ survival and growth strategy. It involves planning…

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    Mar 14 2019

    Financing your start-up: equity or loan?

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    What are the benefits of mobile invoicing?

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    Aug 22 2018 5 minute read

    Simplified expenses part 1

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    Aug 21 2018

    Simplified expenses part 2

    Simplified expenses are a way of calculating some of your business expenses using flat rates…

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    Business plan - FAQs

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    Jul 25 2018

    How to calculate your start-up costs

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    Jul 25 2018 4 minute read

    How to forecast sales - Making sales assumptions

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    How to do market research - Tips for low cost research

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    How to do market research - Sources of data

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    Jul 25 2018 4 minute read

    Know your numbers

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    Jul 16 2018 4 minute read

    Estimate your business rates

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