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There's no doubt that life as a small business owner is challenging. As we head into a new year, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind to ensure your business is well placed for the year ahead.

Whether you’re looking to finance a car, office furniture, IT equipment or heavy machinery for your business, there are a number of asset finance options available to consider. This guide outlines these finance options and highlights some of the benefits to help you find the best asset finance solution for your business.

Discover some ways to help you prepare and present an effective business plan and why committing your business plan to writing can benefit your business.

A cash flow forecast is one of the most useful financial tools to help you manage your business. Read on to see how cash flow forecasts may help improve your business.

Dealing with a sudden cash flow shortfall can be stressful and can absorb all your attention when you should be working on other tasks. Find out how to manage a cash crisis.

Read our simplified explanation of the two key financial documents every small business owner should understand.

Read our guide to learn more about the key ways of increasing your profitability and how balancing these options could help increase your bottom line.

It's important to carefully consider your pricing strategy as it can have an effect on your sales, cash flow and profit margins. Discover some ways to help set your optimum price.

It's important to begin planning in advance if you intend to sell your business in the future. Discover what you can do to help increase the value of your business.

Selling into export markets is more complicated than dealing with domestic customers. Find out how to start exporting.

Cost savings can have a big impact on your bottom line. Read about the benefits of looking for cost savings and reviewing your suppliers.

Understanding the key drivers of your business can boost profitability and cash flow. Discover what some of the common drivers are and how to identify them.

Being in business involves risks. Some you’ll be aware of, but there may also be others that have escaped your attention. find out how to choose insurance and protect your business.

Small businesses need good relations with their suppliers. Discover the benefits of supplier loyalty and how you could negotiate better deals.

Good credit control can improve your cash flow. Discover how you can reduce the risk of your business being affected by bad debts.

Buying a small business can present some challenges. Read our guide to see the steps you can take to improve your chances of a sound investment.

If you're considering buying or selling a business, it's essential to know what the business is worth. Discover some of the methods used to calculate a business's value.

Find out what steps you can take to help increase the chance of selling your business and improve the possibility of getting the price you want.

The key to hiring good staff lies in the recruitment process. Time invested at the beginning equates to far less time and money wasted later.

There are four key issues to be aware of when running a small business. Find out how to monitor these areas so your business may run more smoothly.

As a business owner, you'll likely encounter change as your business evolves. Find out how you can minimise stress and help reduce the risk of possible negative outcomes.

Read tips on how to use your time more effectively so you can stay on top of your business and achieve a work-life balance.