Financial planning and accounts
Business budgeting
The importance of managing a budget as part of your business planning and how to create one.
Financial and management accounts
How to use financial and management accounts, analytical accounting tools and reduce the risk of fraud.
Set up a profit and loss account for your business
The financial records you need to keep in order to report your profit or loss.
Balance sheets
Balance sheets show a business' assets and liabilities and can help you assess a business' financial health.
Investment appraisal techniques
Techniques for assessing potential business investments and key factors to consider.
Avoid the problems of overtrading
How expanding businesses can match production and order cycles using gearing, working capital or quick ratio tests.
Financial advice for seasonal businesses
How seasonal businesses can plan their cashflow, staff and stock levels and other activities.
Running a pension scheme
How to open or close a registered pension scheme, employer contributions, and trustee responsibilities.
Choose an accountant for your business
How to choose the best accountant for your business' accounting, financial and taxation requirements.
Consider your exit strategy when starting up a business
Why you should have an exit strategy for your business and the options available.
Ten top tips to improve your financial management
Top tips on planning, organising, controlling and monitoring your business finances.