One critical function small businesses often overlook is financial leadership.

We explain startup funding, from rounds to ASAs and everything in between.

A well-organised finance team is the backbone of any successful business.

Stay ahead of the game in terms of financial strategy and operational efficiency.

Businesses have a variety of finance solutions available to them. This guide from The FD Consultant provides an overview of business finance

It’s widely recognised that high staff motivation is essential for outstanding businesses, especially growing enterprises where energy, enthusiasm, drive, commitment and loyalty are key ingredients for team success. Excellent business leaders continually seek to reward staff for their good work. The dilemma they face, particularly in these uncertain times, is how to do so in a cost effective way? Listed below are a number of suggestions which business owners and management ma

All businesses, large or small, will, at some stage, need to invest in external expertise and guidance. Management teams know their businesses well, but to survive and thrive in a rapidly changing environment, bringing relevant experience to help and support can be a very effective and cost efficient way to navigate business challenges and build a roadmap for success. External support is available for most areas in a business, and across multiple disciplines. External advis

Introduction to EMI Schemes The Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme . Sounds complicated, right? It’s not, and it’s a great idea for your business to consider. Put simply, an Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Scheme is a government approved employee share scheme which is a cost effective, highly flexible, and tax efficient way to reward your employees. Overview The Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme is a share option scheme backed by HMRC and a popular tool used

Introduction Founders and Business Owners who are looking to exit their businesses should consider a range of options in order to achieve the most beneficial outcome based on their personal objectives, the nature of the business, market conditions and unexpected opportunities. There are various business exit options available, and we list the most common types below alongside the benefits and disadvantages of each. Business Sale to third parties This is one of the most comm

The FD Consultant was thrilled to be invited to contribute a guest article, ' Why budgeting is good for your business ', to the Go EO (Go Employee Ownership Trust) blog. Go EO, founded by Chris Maslin, helps smaller businesses make the transition to employee ownership more easily and affordably. Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are a Government initiative aimed to promote employee ownership by giving business owners the opportunity to sell their shares to an employee own

Introduction Management information is a key aspect of good organisational management and significantly contributes to business success. This article explains what management information is and what it can look like. It explores how it can be obtained and the significant benefits it can provide to businesses and organisations. What is management information? There is no standard definition for management information (MI), as it is a broad term which covers a large subject

Introduction Businesses can access debt from a variety of sources. This is a simple guide to various business debt options which will help you understand and navigate the choices available to organisations requiring debt financing. Why does your business need Debt? It is important to be clear why you require debt financing in your business. Do you need short term cashflow cover or funds for longer term investment or for a purchase of equipment? It's also essential to carefull

Insights Where do you want to go? A business plan is a key document that summarises your business strategy going forward. Simply put, a business plan defines your objectives and explains how the business will achieve these goals over a specified period. Clarity in a business plan Working on a detailed business plan provides clarity to business owners and the leadership team. By defining clear goals and objectives, timings, and the steps needed to achieve these plans, a busine