The Best Business Books & Blogs for Small Business Owners

Kat WhiteBusiness Planning2 Comments

The Best Business Books & Blogs for Small Business Owners

When asked what the secret was to his success, business magnate Warren Buffet said: “Read 500 pages a day. That’s how knowledge works. It builds up like compound interest.” Similarly, Bill Gates says he reads around 50 books a year. And a whole host of other big business minds, from Richard Branson to Oprah Winfrey, say they owe much of … Read More

How to Understand Company Accounts & Financial Ratios

Jane TopeBusiness Finances1 Comment

How to Understand Company Accounts & Financial Ratios

Updated 18th September, 2024. Have you ever wondered what all those headings and figures mean when your accountant returns your Balance Sheet and you’re afraid to ask? Or maybe someone asks you about your gearing and you think they are talking about your car. Perhaps you are looking at buying a business and you’ve been given their last 3 years of … Read More

How To Pass Your Family Business To The Next Generation

Petra DaviesBusiness Planning1 Comment

How To Pass Your Family Business To The Next Generation

Some years back, through Business Information Point I was lucky enough to be offered a funded opportunity to join a group of advisors, accountants, solicitors and land agents, to attend a three day masterclass on family succession planning in Lucerne. Although the experience was extremely full-on and stimulating, I personally felt that three days only explored the tip of the … Read More