12 of the Best Business Books & Blogs You Should Read in 2023

Kat WhiteBusiness Planning2 Comments

best business books

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 Elon Musk to Richard Branson to Tony Robbins, say they … Read More

How to Understand Company Accounts & Financial Ratios

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How to Understand Company Accounts & Financial Ratios

Have you ever wondered what all those headings and figures mean when your accountant returns your Balance Sheet and 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 accounts and have no … 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

SWOT: How to Get Top Marks in Strategic Planning

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SWOT How to Get Top Marks in Strategic Planning

When you are making any sort of plan, it’s a good idea to know exactly where you are starting from and where you want to get to.  If you are being thorough, you’ll also want to understand your capabilities, research the environment you’ll be working in and gather relevant data and information. Once you’ve done that you’ll be in a … Read More