We spoke with our client Anderman Ceramics and their part-time Finance Director from The Finance People, Ray Harrison, to discuss how The Finance People helped save money, time and resource.

The demand to outsource finance functions is increasing in the UK across businesses of all sizes, allowing business owners to focus resources elsewhere. Take a look at what we mean by outsourcing finance functions and five reasons why it is a fantastic option for your business.

How important is risk management for SMEs? If you’re not a large global corporation, it can be easy to convince yourself that you dont need to prepare for risk - what’s the worst that can happen? Well…

The two titles sound similar and you may not be sure which role you need in your business. In this article we’ll explore the differences between the roles to help you understand who you might need to hire for your next steps. Read now.

Management information is powerful. It feeds into every part of your business, from sales to marketing, from HR to IT. Are you harnessing it to it’s fullest potential?

What will 2023 hold when it comes to our business finances? With a turbulent 2021 and 2022, it can be difficult to predict. Our CEO, Anita Tweats, explores 4 SME finances predictions for 2023.

We’re not doubting the difficult times ahead, but there are some silver-linings during a recession if you are bold enough to take the opportunity. Find out how to use a recession to your business advantage.

As recession hits the world, how will it impact businesses, large and small? We’ll explore the different impacts of recession that many do not consider.

Although the UK is currently in recession, it is not too late to take the necessary steps to recession-proof your business. You know how the recession can impact your business, but what are the best ways to ensure survival during a recession?

Recessions impact everyone, from businesses to households, but SMEs and startups are perhaps the most vulnerable during this time. Find out why SMEs should take extra precaution.

How important is a risk management plan and do you really need one? We’ll explore how a risk management plan could have helped you throughout 2022 and how it can help you in the future.

What are the benefits of a great risk management plan that truly helps you feel confident and assured? Discover how a risk management plan could benefit your business.

As an SME or startup, risk management is hugely important to the success of your business. With 60% of businesses going bust within the first three years, understanding how to manage and minimise risk will help you navigate upcoming challenges and make the right decisions to maximise business growth and development.

After the few years we've had, many SMEs like you will be wondering if they need to invest more into risk management. Indeed, it seems more pressing than ever to protect your business as much as you possibly can. To do so, you must be prepared for all the different types of business risk - and how you might tackle them if they were to arise.

A business risk is an event or threat that could lead to a loss in profits or even complete failure of a company. Discover the 9 types of business risks your business should be prepared for.

How is the rise in energy prices impacting SME's? We explore the cost of living crisis and how to protect your business.

When you start exit planning, there’s certain documents and information you’ll need to pull together to make it happen efficiently and effectively. Find out what you need to get started on your business exit plan.

When should you create an exit plan? The short answer, is now. But what’s the urgency? How important is an exit plan? Find out all these answers and more.

Whether this is your first rodeo as a business owner or whether you’ve got some experience but would like to improve this time round - here’s our top tips on getting cash flow right from the get- go.

High profits do not necessarily equate to a lot of returned money. Substantial profits and successful cash flow should not be confused. With outsourcing costs, overheads, expenses and more – the profits quickly dwindle and the remaining cash in your business could be less than you think. Find out why cash flow trumps all.