Employee loyalty can be hard to foster. In today’s business world employers may consider a variety of methods to encourage their staff to demonstrate dedication and reliability. This may include numerous financial incentives and fashionable perks. Ultimately every employer seeks a steadfast workforce that will always go that extra mile for their company and clients….
Every October WrightCFO celebrates its anniversary. To mark the occasion this year we have undertaken an interview with company founder and owner Sophie Wright to explore what makes a successful CFO. Sophie is a Chartered Management Accountant, a strategic and commercial Finance Director and the founder of the award winning WrightCFO consultancy, as well as being the…
July is independent retailer month, a campaign that runs each year in July to ” highlight the important role smaller, local, independent retailers play in the communities they serve, the local economy they contribute to, and in the retail sector as a whole” Independent Retailer Month.co.uk. Independent retailer month aims to impact the retail sector…
4 years ago, when I made the switch from being an FD in the larger corporate world, to a Finance Director Consultant to SMEs, I was shocked at the lack of financial information many businesses arm themselves with. I saw business owners who put their houses on the line and business owners who would wake…
According to FastCompany.com 70% of a typical CEO’s workday is sub-optimal. It’s easy to see why. We wade through a torrential storm of emails daily, most of which are not important. Some CEOs spend half their time motivating and coddling employees, and dealing with employee grievances. Others spend all their time planning, budgeting, forecasting, so…
“My business won’t be affected by fraud, It’s too small to be a target.” “We know our customers and it’s always been ok so far.” “We try to be aware but we know we don’t do enough to protect ourselves, so far we’ve been lucky.” These are the kind of statements many businesses come up…
This was going to be a blog introducing you to the newly expanded WrightCFO team. And it still is. However, I must first address the more pressing issue that this week, the UK voted to leave the EU. It may take some time to sink in and assess what the implications are for your small…
What does the new London Mayor mean for The Capital’s small businesses? “I’m determined to be the most pro-business Mayor of London yet. I’ll make engagement with industry – from small independents and start-ups to global corporations – a key part of decision making at City Hall.” …