Real Business

Almost 800 UK finance directors on their own business confidence and the UK economy. (It's not all bad news.)

Topics: Finance

In the market for a finance director? Don't recruit a new number-cruncher until you've read these six tips.

Topics: Finance

The old adage "cash is king" is never truer than in a weak economy. Here are seven signs that your cashflow is in trouble and remedial action is needed.

Topics: Finance

So, you want to sell up? Raymond Fagan, partner at Cavendish Corporate Finance, shares his ten top tips on getting best value from the sale of your software company.

Topics: Technology

The number of insolvencies is set to rise as the country creeps into growth and "zombie" companies finally fail. Yet few businessmen (or even lawyers) understand the different procedures and terms. Insolvency practitioner John Alexander explains the lingo.

Topics: Finance

It's tough enough persuading banks to offer new loan facilities on reasonable terms or renewing existing credit lines – without putting your foot in your mouth at the meeting.

Topics: Finance

In the third of four articles, Dan Sullivan, founder of entrepreneurial coaching company Strategic Coach, discusses delegation and becoming a hero to your customers. (Sponsored)

Topics: Management & HR

Forecasting sales can be a tricky business – and the fragile economy is making the process downright puzzling. We've compiled six tips for better forecasting.

Topics: Finance

When Peacocks followed La Senza over the financial cliff edge into administration last month, questions were asked – quite correctly – about the impact of leverage on the modern retail business model.

Topics: Finance

Q: I've been asked to take part in a networking conference next month, which comprises a number of short meetings with companies we want to meet. How do I cram in enough details about my firm and make the right impression in such little time?

Topics: Sales & Marketing

Fans of the mobile game can now buy fully licensed Angry Birds speakers and dock stations based on the iconic characters: Red Bird; Black Bird; and the egg-thieving enemy, Helmet Pig.

Topics: Technology

We all know how to account for a new computer or desk by showing it as a fixed asset on the balance sheet and gradually writing off the cost over its useful life. But what about non-tangible assets?

Topics: Finance

If you're after a sleek, lightweight tablet, Toshiba's AT200 – launched at the end of last year – is the world's thinnest and lightest 10.1-inch tablet.

Topics: Technology

Q: I am a manager for a mid-sized accountancy practice. During pitches, I'm finding that the audience are spending more and more time on their BlackBerrys. I know they're busy, but how can I get them to pay attention without coming across as rude?

Topics: Sales & Marketing

If you're after a decent pair of noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones, add these PXC 360 BT headphones to your Easter wish list.

Topics: Technology