culled from:fpb.org
1. How to cut your tax bill
Taxes: the bane of business owners everywhere. In this hot tip, we offer you some of the
best tips on cutting your tax bill – from saving tax on energy-efficient cars, to cutting your bill by going into partnership with your other half.
2. How to slash your bills
A
survey has shown that smaller businesses are paying well over the odds
on a host of common purchases. And, worse still, many know that they
could cut their bills, but simply never take action. But, desist from
your procrastination – by the end of
this article, you could be well on the way to slashing 35% off your current spending.
3. How to save money on electricity and gas
Businesses
everywhere will know that energy price increases are playing a far more
important role in the fight to make a decent profit for their
companies. Read on to see if you are overpaying your suppliers.
4. Cost-cutting telecoms tips
One
place where you may be overspending is costs is on telecoms
costs. Don't be fooled by special introductory offers, our telecoms
specialist gives you top tips for
shopping for the best telecoms deals.
5. Top credit control tips
The
late payment of business debts is one of the biggest problems faced by
businesses in Britain. No business, large or small, can afford not to
take credit control very seriously. Read our top tips to ensure you get paid on time.
6. How to keep your cash flowing
"Money,
money, money must be funny in a rich man's world" goes the Abba song.
However, most businesses don't operate in this privileged place and need
to manage their money. So how do you manage your business - is it for
profits or for cash? It's simple. If you have cash you stay in business,
if you don't then you won't! Here are some top tips
which will help your business maintain a healthy cash register. If you
think you are already "cash aware", check how consistently, and to what
extent, you already apply these tips.
7. Top 10 ways for businesses to be green and save money
Recent research has found that reducing energy bills
by a fifth could save your business the equivalent of a 5% increase in
sales, not to mention help you to gain a competitive advantage and
increased sustainability.
8. Protect your business from employee theft
A
staggering 82% of UK workers have admitted to stealing from the
workplace. In many cases, it is a case of ‘borrowing' an envelope or a
biro. But even thefts of individually inexpensive items can add up to
significant sums over time. And in some cases the thefts are far more
serious – and yet surprisingly common. According to a recent survey, 25%
of employees have taken a laptop home and not returned it. What can you do to protect your business from this kind of theft?
9. How to market your business on the cheap
Marketing
a business should be a crucial part of any business owner's strategy
but, without a huge budget, getting your company name out there can seem
difficult. But the modern business world throws up a whole host of
cheap and even free marketing opportunities.
10. How to keep your business in tip-top financial health
Many
businesses have excellent products and services with growing numbers of
satisfied customers, yet they end up as casualties of business failure
because they have not controlled their finances. If you are struggling
to manage the finances of a new or growing business, here are 10 tips that will help you manage your money better.
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