The vast majority of businesses require access to investment and a line of credit; whether to buy stock, hire new staff, or upgrade premises. However, many of the major banks are reluctant to lend in the current economic climate, and there are a number of barriers for business borrowers to overcome.
Allsquare are an innovative and expanding team of accountants in Edinburgh who are changing the way accountants work with their clients.
We are recruiting an experienced part or fully qualified accountant and this is a great opportunity to develop your existing financial skills whilst working closely with clients.
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We all use LinkedIn to create a profile and do our homework on business contacts, but how many of us use the platform properly?
When it’s used properly, the Huffington Post described the website as the powerful marketing tool of the 21st century. But do you use it to generate leads or even know how to?
Here are five ways to get the most out of your time on the website.
Continue reading How to Use LinkedIn to Generate Leads
The UK is currently home to a fast-growing community of freelance workers, with official figures showing that the number of people choosing to become self-employed rather than follow a more conventional employment path has risen by around 14 per cent in the past decade. Greater flexibility and the opportunity to enjoy a better work-life balance are the most commonly cited reasons for going freelance, but many also enjoy having the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across different sectors, rather than being limited to a single field.
Continue reading Tax For The Self-employed and Freelancers
Whether you’re a small business or an individual, George Osborne’s latest budget could have huge repercussions.
The Chancellor dubbed his first solo budget as “bold in building the aspirations of working people”.
The main headline concerns a new national living wage which will have huge implications for businesses and individuals alike.
Continue reading Budget Response
Good customer service has a huge range of benefits, from prompting repeat business to setting you apart from your competitors, meaning that it is not just worth some consideration – it is vital. Continue reading Why Customer Service Should Be Your Number One Priority.
Whatever the reasons, starting a business, although exciting, is invariably a challenging endeavour.
Fluctuations in cash flow can have a severe impact on small companies and their output, so understanding how to manage this is crucial to the success of a business.
Continue reading When The Need For Short-Term Finance Becomes A Reality
Determining effective ways to help them achieve this balance and being aware of any potential imbalances before they cause serious problems can be a crucial aspect of successful business management.
Continue reading Reclaiming Your Work-Life Balance
