Running your own business is rewarding. But let’s be honest, it’s also a challenge.
Staying on top of industry trends, being at your clients’ beck and call, finding new clients, juggling meetings, keeping track of cash flow and filing your tax returns.
They’re all competing for your time...
Published: May 31, 2018
In this paper, which draws on our extensive data insight into the commercial world and the combined expertise of our dedicated collections consultants, Experian discusses the challenges facing DCAs, and how simple steps can enable many to operate more effectively and efficiently.
Published: Jul 16, 2009
Globalisation, increasing competition, the constant need to expand revenue bases while cutting costs— aka doing more with less—are among the many changes significantly impacting industries such as distribution, manufacturing, and services.
If that’s also true of your business, then it may be...
Published: Feb 12, 2018
When it comes to expenses, VAT, compliance and HMRC guidelines, it is not always clear what best-practice is or even what the rules truly mean...
Over the last few years, HMRC has become more focused on assisting businesses of all sizes to comply with HMRCpolicies and implement good governance when it comes to finances...
Published: Jan 07, 2016
Since the referendum in June 2016, the UK has been plunged into uncertainty. Uncertainty covered almost every aspect of UK life, from employment, holidays, farming and passports, there have been limited answers to what leaving the EU and post-Brexit Britain will look like.
While commentary and debate have been offered...
Published: May 04, 2017
There are still many questions that persist to how digital media is changing our world, evidenced by the fact that increasing digital spend alone is no guarantee of success. The one certainty is that organisations need to stay ahead of the game.
Published: Apr 17, 2013
Financial reporting, whether for internal or public consumption forms the bedrock of the finance function and is often the primary and most visible measure of the finance function’s professional competence and standing.
But new research “The Future of Financial Reporting Survey 2017” by the...
Published: Feb 05, 2018
In this paper, we will discuss how technology is driving new competition in the credit world. We will also explore the impact of new government and industry regulations such as Basel III on banks and the banking system. Finally, we will consider how organisations can turn these competitive challenges into business opportunities,...
Published: Oct 05, 2012
Learn why a new approach is needed.
Read this whitepaper, “A New Approach to Audit and Control in Enterprise Software”, and discover more about the changing landscape of control and governance. Learn how rethinking technology can be the touchstone to separation of duties, transparent business processes...
Published: Jan 23, 2018
As modern finance professionals, we face the most challenging conditions for decades as we strive to be better business partners.
The "Future of Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting" 2017 FSN Survey, in collaboration with Workday, explains how to deliver dependable business forecasts, optimise...
Published: Mar 16, 2018
Most businesses treat finance and Human Capital Management (HCM) as different domains, but this separation creates a lot of problems.
Combining finance and HCM into one system makes it easier to see the whole picture, make changes, and plan for growth.
Read the whitepaper to see eight detailed reasons why bringing...
Published: Mar 16, 2018
If you’ve followed the other three blog posts in this series (don’t worry, there won’t be a quiz), you’ll know I’ve discussed the various elements of financial transformation, why transformation hasn’t happened, transaction processing, and the importance of governance, regulation,...
Published: Feb 28, 2018
Increase Efficiency, Optimise IT Resources, Enhance Visibility
The benefits of cloud computing—a high return on investment, greater staff efficiencies, optimisation of IT resources, plus enhanced visibility and access to information—have piqued the interest of CFOs and finance leaders who are actively...
Published: Sep 22, 2016
This briefing paper examines the key issues, drivers and challenges that businesses face in achieving and exploiting a single view of their customers. The cornerstone of a single customer view is the ability to identify all the accounts and products held by a customer. Every customer wants to be treated as an individual...
Published: Dec 16, 2011