Category Archives: Finance
Payment Guides aimed at SMEs soar in popularity
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) and The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) have announced this week that downloads of their Managing Cashflow Guides aimed at SME’s have exceeded the 300,000 mark. The ICM says… SMEs continue to show … Continue reading
Posted in Finance, Guides, Resources Tagged business advice, business finance |What makes a good business plan?

This article looks at the use of a business plan to attract investment and give some tips on how to make sure that your plan gets the attention it deserves from potential funders. Audience Different investors will be looking for … Continue reading
Posted in Business Planning, Finance, Guides, Resources Tagged business finance, business planning, securing investment, Weaver Financial |What is my business worth?

You may be thinking of selling your business or may need a valuation for a divorce settlement or for tax purposes. In any event, it is always useful to have a benchmark. Historical earnings approach An earnings-based valuation starts with … Continue reading
Posted in Business Planning, Finance, Guides, Resources Tagged asset valuation, business benchmark, business finance, business finance advice, business valuation, historical earnings approach, project earnings approach, Weaver Financial |Exiting a business – what are the options?

It’s never too early to plan an exit from your business and early consideration of the likely exit route can influence how your business develops. So, what are the options? Trade Sale This is often the best way to sell … Continue reading
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Media: 2012 Highlights
As the year draws to a close I would like to thank you for your tremendous support in 2012. This year saw several key speakers including Nicola Horlick, Yvette Cooper and Shami Chakrabarti. The awards were so inspiring- so many amazing stories and achievements. Continue reading

