The world of finance is always moving forward even in – and sometimes because of – times of crisis and challenge. Innovations in finance come from the development of new financial services and products. These developments can be a reaction to consumer trends or can inspire changes in consumer behaviour. Financial innovations often involve risk […]

After competition, the second-greatest challenge that entrepreneurs face when launching start-ups is cash flow – making it a significant contributing factor to why two in every three new businesses fail. While difficulties in raising capital are common, for those who get it right, business success is there for the taking. Advances in technology, together with […]

Financial statement analysis is a skill which is usually the reserve of accountants and financial specialists. Yet understanding these key documents that offer a snapshot of a company’s financial health is a desirable skill for anyone in business including managers, entrepreneurs, and investors.  Being able to read and analyse financial statements is key to unlocking […]

Every business needs a financial strategy to help it grow and stay afloat, even large corporations for whom decisions are more about the transferring of resources or managing a portfolio of businesses.  The function of the finance department is increasingly seen as integral to informing corporate strategy, and the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) […]

A lean start-up is one which begins with the search for a new business model, not a new product or service. A successful lean start-up offers new ways of doing things that solves a common problem for a target market. It is also co-created by target customers who are early adopters, as their input and […]