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Why you need a financial ‘map’ for your company

Debt, money etc
Good planning is essential if you want to stay ahead, writes CRAIG ALEXANDER RATTRAY

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Sunak should use Budget to extend business tax reliefs

Aileen Scott
Aileen Scott: companies need cash Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to extend the relaxation of business taxes and minimise the growing risk of closures and redundancies across the SMERead More

Business management

Book offers quick guide to controlling cash flow

Craig Alexander Rattray with book
Craig Alexander Rattray: ‘most people do not understand cash flow’ Growth strategist Craig Alexander Rattray is offering companies some timely advice on how to survive by controlling their cash flow.Read More

More support

Funds for brewers, travel agents and football centres

Tempest brewery
Brewers can apply for support Three new funds have been launched to support businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. From today, local authorities will approach brewers, travel agents and indoorRead More

Investment

Eos Advisory adds Brinsmead as partner

Chris Brinsmead has joined Eos Advisory as a partner, strengthening the leadership team at the St Andrews-based investment firm. Mr Brinsmead (pictured) is a council member at Imperial College LondonRead More

Debate in Commons

Sunak facing new calls to help ‘forgotten’ directors

Rishi Sunak at Tory conference 2020
Rishi Sunak is assessing the scheme Chancellor Rishi Sunak will come under further pressure today to provide greater parity in financial support for directors of small limited companies who haveRead More

Insolvencies fall

Covid support ‘distorts’ reality of failures

lock on gates at bar
Firms continue to accrue liabilities Corporate insolvencies in Scotland fell below 2019 levels last year as COVID-19 support measures provided a lifeline for struggling businesses. The 466 insolvencies in ScotlandRead More

Finance warning

Squeeze on banks may give rise to alternative lenders

Scottish banknotes
Lending sources may change Companies are likely to seek out alternative lenders as banks struggle to cope with rising numbers of distressed customers, it has been claimed. Murdoch MacLennan, bankingRead More

Action on invoices

Directors to sign code in late payment crackdown

Mike Cherry
Mike Cherry: ‘progress’ Chief executives and finance directors will be required to take personal responsibility for ensuring prompt payment to small businesses. By signing the Prompt Payment Code directors willRead More

Performance pay

Standard Life bonuses based on ‘Covid contribution’

Stephen Bird SLA
Stephen Bird: shaking up the company Bonuses will be paid to Standard Life Aberdeen staff this year based on their contribution to meeting the challenge of the cornavirus pandemic. InRead More