The shareholders’ revolt experienced by Royal Dutch Shell in May 2018 may pose some worries for directors. However, there are some significant differences between companies such as Shell and the average SME.
With gloomy forecasts surrounding the potential impact of Brexit on UK businesses, Rory Dunn, sales director at Portman Asset Finance, explains how the flexibility of asset finance is allowing many companies to buck the trend and achieve real growth.
When you’re the CFO or FD of a company, then planning for growth will be a key priority. Chas Howes, former head of finance at Superdry, sets out what his goals were for the company – and what he would change if he could turn back time.
Choosing suppliers can be a confusing and daunting task, but Total Gas & Power’s fixed price gas and electricity products are designed to be simple and transparent – so you can get on with running your business.
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Reports of players getting rich overnight buying and trading Bitcoin have blanketed the internet. Other reports of 50% overnight swings in Bitcoin value have also drawn attention. Here are a few thoughts on the sudden rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies, the underlying technology and the risks to players.
A thoroughly researched and well-executed strategy could be the difference between failure and success when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, a business expert has revealed.
While forex trading can offer an efficient way of building real wealth, it comes with risks. A few mistakes can end up costing you real money, not just time and effort.
Most entrepreneurs resort to fundraising for capital. However, organising and executing a successful funding project is a big deal and not many businesses can pull it off.
Real Business unveils ten technology companies that raised £80m and over in 2017, with virtual reality firm Improbable leading the way.
Employee recognition should be considered a key ingredient in your business mix. Singling out exceptional employees for excellent work isn’t just a nice gesture: It boosts morale, increases productivity and innovation and helps retain top performers.
This time, in his Blockchain Bytes column, Barry James explains why public Blockchain is like a freight-train in the clouds – and the reason why using such technology is often likened with “going down the rabbit hole.”
Quick Capital’s FD gives his opinion on the FCA’s leaked investigation of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s GRG scheme – and how it has fuelled the rise of alternative lenders.
AI will disrupt the finance industry, there’s no doubt about it. But according to Andrew Paton-Smith, creator of www.Jazoodle.com, the accountancy and business advisory profession in particular will go through an evolutionary process.
