New generation of CFOs driving broader view of business purpose
The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include sustainability and social aspects of their operations, according to ACCA….
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Small firms embrace AI – a trend that’s growing
More than half of small businesses are already using AI in some form, while a quarter plan to do so in…
The growing influence of the CFO
In the first of a series of expert posts on the subject, Tamsin Ashmore looks at a trend that has been…
Experts predict how bank rise will affect business
The Bank of England took tne expected step in its bid to counter persistent inflation, but with an unexpected half-point rise…
Digital adoption – has it really taken off?
Lockdowns accelerated consumer digital adoption, which should be good news for many businesses. But over two years later, many companies are…
Key to productivity – a four-day week?
Flexible working patterns, including a switch to a four-day week, could improve workplace productivity, according to a new survey by Alliance…
Small firm equity cash fell by a tenth last year
Small business equity investment fell 11 per cent last year, driven by a downturn in market conditions in the second half,…
Micro businesses ‘thrive where others stall’
The UK’s entrepreneurial spirit appears stronger than ever, as new data shows that the number of micro businesses has grown every…
Grant incentives offered to sustainable restaurants
London’s independent take-aways and restaurants can now apply funding for more sustainable packaging to help their businesses become more environmentally friendly….
Law student may just have reinvented the business card
A student start-up is helping bin the paper business card, with a physical e-card that shares details when tapped on a…