A sound financial plan is the vehilce which clearly states strategic business objectives in financial terms. A well-prepared budget forms the foundation for decision-making throughout the fiscal year.
However it is the forecast which allows the business to adjust future expectations based on recent...
Published: Oct 14, 2019
Business agility is now a determining factor for success in today’s data-driven, fast-paced world. To think fast and move first, companies must embrace a new model or risk being left behind. Plan to Win reflects the collected experience and wisdom gained from working with thousands of companies, the insights of CFOs...
Published: Oct 14, 2019
As the top guns of finance, CFOs are chartered with piloting their organizations to new heights, successfully anticipating and navigating turbulent economic times. Yet, as the pace of business accelerates, many CFOs report they are feeling a need…a need for more speed.
77% of CFOs admit that major business...
Published: Oct 14, 2019
As modern CFOs move beyond accounting to become business performance leaders, the awareness of missed opportunities caused by static planning processes has escalated. CFOs who fail to guide their companies with active planning processes are seeing negative impacts on their organizations’ ability to capture profit...
Published: Oct 14, 2019
Expenses can be expensive. And if not handled efficiently, the costs to your business can quickly mount up – employees and the finance team waste time on admin-heavy tasks, inaccurate and exaggerated expenses slip through the net, and if HMRC pay a visit, can you really be confident your expense process is compliant?...
Published: Oct 12, 2016
The business travel industry appears poised for continuing growth and expansion worldwide, influenced by factors such a general climate of optimism and economic stability, a robust international meetings sector, increasing non-stop flight options, and more.
This report predicts ten business travel trends that Skift...
Published: Nov 25, 2019
The art of public speaking is evolving all the time – and the good news is that giving a solid presentation is a highly coachable skill. But what insight do you need in order to transform your content and delivery from muddled to mesmerizing?
This article offers advice and lessons to help you make...
Published: Sep 01, 2015
Time is money in all successful organisations and boosting workforce productivity is one of the best ways to make more of the limited resources available.
Demanding more for less is a time-honoured way to raise stress, lower morale and kill productivity. There are more effective ways to unlock optimum employee...
Published: Sep 07, 2016
Businesses need to prepare for the mobility mind shift now — it’s coming quickly, and it has the power to transform everything. Financial services organizations are on the cusp of radical transformation, with some already embracing it.
This report highlights how financial services businesses can...
Published: Sep 01, 2015
If you’ve ever sat through a meeting and felt it was an utter waste of your time, this guide is for you.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s a quick catch-up with a colleague or a regular team get-together: a meeting should be an organised gathering of the right people to serve a...
Published: Sep 07, 2016
Are you the meeting organiser, moderator or leader? How you can make a difference and inspire others?
Download this checklist and learn more about our top tips to banish boredom, promote productivity and enhance effectiveness.
Published: Sep 07, 2016
Odds are you’re going to be hosting a video conference or webinar sometime in the near future. So, are you ready for your close up? It’s crucial for you as the speaker to be able
to establish confidence and credibility with your audience in order to hold their attention, especially...
Published: Sep 07, 2016
Do you have control and visibility over all your project emails? Email is easily mismanaged, with key information stored in individual inboxes that is inaccessible to the wider team. That means more time wasted every day looking for the information you need. It’s not surprising, therefore, that email is now ranked...
Published: Aug 19, 2019
Sickness is one of the number one causes of pain for both employers and employees.
Especially in winter months, a couple of employees might call in sick.
No matter how big the company is, unexpected absences might affect the business’ productivity and profits in a negative way, and if they become a regular...
Published: Feb 24, 2016