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21st century businesses are operating in an environment never before seen by SMEs. Globalisation, the speed at which technology is changing, and the empowerment of customers are all factors which have made modern business arguably more competitive than ever before. These are not problems exclusive to large firms; SMEs are also affected. SMEs can however […]
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In our article ‘Getting the most from your accountant’ we touched on 5 ways that, as a business owner, you could improve the relationship with your accountant. The ultimate goal being to see your accountant as an investment in the growth and development of your business. As part of our ongoing commitment to building valuable, […]
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With yet another banking mis-selling scandal hitting the headlines shortly before Christmas last year, the title of our related article ‘Can you bank on your relationship manager?’ now seems more appropriate than we could ever have envisaged. The link is made with tongue firmly in cheek of course; many bank managers are keen to support […]
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Many business owners simply see their accountant as a cost and someone to whom they send a bag of paperwork at the end of their financial year – some even refer to them as the “necessary evil”! Whilst this may suit some business owners, those with growth ambitions should consider their accountant as an investment. […]
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Every business, regardless of size or sector has one thing in common – that is the need to effectively manage the relationship with their bank. Banks have been heavily criticised in recent years over mis-selling scandals and an apparent reluctance to lend to small businesses. However following conversations that we at Tectona have had with […]
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If businesses are expecting growth it is important for them to critically evaluate their growth strategy to ensure that they can cope with the anticipated changes – and therefore grow in a sustainable way. You are not alone The owner manager can often be a lonely role and when considering how best to position a […]
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To maximise your return, plan carefully when selecting a part time executive. Mark Nicholls is Director of Tectona Partnership, a bespoke financial advisory service that delivers increased cash flows and profitability for growth ambitious SME’s. In recent years there has been an increasing trend towards the outsourcing of back office or non-critical services. At the same […]
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Business theory is all well and good, but do we all need a bit of serendipity to succeed? When you look for help to start up a business in the UK, you find a wealth of information and support from experts about marketing strategies, business plans, researching markets and trends, analysing data – a logical […]
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