Category: Outsourced Finance Dept.

Always adding financial management value

Good financial management is as must for every business but it’s often ignored and overlooked simply because it’s misunderstood. In this blog archive Essex FD Garry Mumford simplifies all things financial and shares with us a lifetime of practical financial business advice.

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In this blog archive our Managing Director, Garry Mumford simplifies all things financial and shares with us a lifetime of practical financial business advice.

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Numbers don’t lie, but…

24 January 2024

There are several common reports in every set of monthly management accounts to give a view of your past, present and future.

A black chalk board with colourful planning actions, brainstorm ideas, charts and graphs for business.

Why I’m optimistic about the year ahead

13 December 2023

Now that the economy seems to have calmed somewhat, there may be incredible opportunities – if only you look for them.

Is your DIY approach to accounting holding you back?

29 November 2023

Learning on the job comes with a cost. Building your own finance department and working out best practices as you go along is rarely successful.

How our clients help each other

22 November 2023

We continually learn from each one, building up skills and experience then share that knowledge.

How Shirley’s annual leave impacted our clients

15 November 2023

The secret to uninterrupted financial services… a whole team!

The future of banking [Sneak peek]

8 November 2023

Banks are automating more and closing down branches. But there’s still a need for face to face advice.

3 criteria to pick the right bank for your business

1 November 2023

If anything goes wrong with your bank or with your own company finances, your choice of bank will make a huge difference.

How long have you been with the same bank?

25 October 2023

Most business owners never give their bank a second thought…until something goes horribly wrong.

You do not have enough bank accounts

18 October 2023

The recent troubles at Metro Bank are a prime example of why you must have dual banking.

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Our best clients have this mentality

13 September 2023

Our new client recently asked us some challenging financial questions…which is perfect, as this means they really do understand our business model, and the in-depth expertise available to them.