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The Critical Role of Finance in Business Growth

The input of the finance team is a critical part of business growth. In a recent survey of 500 finance leaders we commissioned, 91% said the finance team play a vital role in helping achieve the business’s growth objectives and 79% said their financial insights are important for driving growth strategy. 3 Key Challenges to GrowthTips for...
by: Lara Edwards
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How to Plug Skills Shortages in Your Finance Department
UK finance departments are facing a problem. Many don't have enough of the right staff in place. Six in ten chief financial officers (CFOs) at UK companies said that they expected to have skills shortages, according to research published in August...

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How to Ensure a New Finance Solution is Welcomed with Delight - Not Despair
What’s the usual reaction in your business to the announcement about a new system being rolled out? Excitement about the difference it will make to your efficiency and productivity? Or a sigh as everyone thinks: “Oh great, another system to get to...

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Controlling Expense Fraud: How Do You Promote Compliance to Protect Your...
Can you answer this without using the internet – how many miles is it between London and Manchester? Now go and ask a few colleagues. Odds are, your answers will all be different, and none of you will be right. See how easy it is for people to...

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Have You Heard of Continuous Accounting?
Little and often. It’s an approach that’s recommended for self-improvement activities such as exercise and learning. It’s also recommended for keeping on top of chores such as gardening and housework. You can apply it at work too – for example,...

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New Year Resolutions for the Finance Team
When we think New Year Resolutions we think changes in our personal lives. According to research, the most popular resolutions include to exercise more frequently, learn a new skill or see loved ones more often. But what about at work? Have you...

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Spending Simplified: Taking the Hassle out of Invoices
Congratulations! Year-end expenses are in, processed and paid. Give yourself a pat on the back. The busiest expense week is over, and now you can relax. Or can you? Because let's face it: the work never really stops, the focus just changes. At the...

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