What Exactly Is Cloud Accounting? Discover how Cloud Accounting for Small Business saves you time, reduces errors, and give you real-time insights into your business finances. Tedious paperwork becomes a thing of the paste. You may have heard the term "cloud...
In this episode, we explore the world of modern finance as we talk about the remarkable power of cloud accounting. Unlike traditional methods involving spreadsheets or desk-based systems, cloud accounting is a contemporary approach to managing your...
Introduction: Management report structure, the basis of your financial story. Your financial story provides valuable insights into your businesses financial and non-financial performance. To create a meaningful and impactful report, it is essential to consider...
In this week's episode of the I Hate Numbers podcast, we continue our exploration of Management Reports, delving specifically into their design, presentation, and content. Setting the Stage Welcome to I Hate Numbers, the podcast that aims to make you and...
Running your business requires many things, effective management reports are part of that list. One of your goals may be to solve your clients’ problems, have a motivated team and make money. But, just like any organisation, you need to keep an eye on the business...
In this episode, we look at designing management reports and their crucial role in helping businesses thrive and make informed decisions. The Importance of Management Reports Management reports go beyond mere documents; they are powerful tools for...
Making changes to your business systems can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to finances. Whether you're introducing a new financial system for the first time or updating an existing one, there are six key things to keep in mind to ensure a successful...
Financial Statements explained is this weeks video, understanding them is a big deal. Above all the financial statements form the bedrock of any company. Therefore understanding them and how they work gives you insight and clarity. In this video I'll talk you through...
Do you want to know How to change your attitude towards money in your business? It's natural to be thinking about money, talking about money, and planning what you're going to do when you make money. But let me ask you a question! How often do you look at your...
Firstly Cloud accounting really is the way forward when keeping track of money & bills for your business. Furthermore, all businesses, private, not for profit or sole traders, need remedies and strategies to survive, sustain and grow. Most importantly as a...
Firstly, what's your view of your business numbers - Friend or foe? Secondly, if you are in business, how do you think of your numbers, with love, with dislike, or somewhere In between? That is what we are going to look at in this blog. . If you think that money is...
Bookkeeping: Number collection follows on from our last blog post- Loving numbers. Previously we talked about loving numbers and why they need love. Today, we want to talk to you why and how you collect those numbers, those 'words' to tell your business story....
Above all, a business is there to make money. It’s your primary responsibility. Money means profit. It doesn’t make any difference whether your business is a private business, social enterprise or charity. Some headline reasons for making profits include: No...
Budgets: Setting Targets Budgeting involves setting targets. Clear targets motivate people to high performance levels. Budgets are your stories of tomorrow. They show choices, aims and objectives. Targets are typically shown in terms of money, i.e. income, costs and...
Budgets are plans, planning is good, and furthermore budgets are plans with numbers. The budget Every organisation needs sound financial management as part its strategy, finances underpin every aspect of this work. Each activity should be planned and costed, resources must be considered. The budget is the document translating action plans into monetary terms. […]
Firstly, the art of budgeting is quite complex. A budget is a plan expressed in money. It tells your future story in monetary terms. Secondly, budgeting is one of the most powerful business and management tools around. It plays a key part in planning, control, and decision-making. Plan your budget Firstly, decide who is going […]
The importance of record keeping In this blog and video we look at Why record keeping is key to your success . Bookkeeping, or keeping financial records is vital. More importantly you need to know what you are spending. You need to know where your money’s coming from. Making good judgements when you have complete […]