Attracting finance professionals with non-monetary rewards
For years, the simplest way of attracting top finance professionals was to offer the highest salary. After all, there is a ceiling to the amount of annual leave you can offer to tempt in the top candidates and the inherent stress and responsibilities that come with senior roles have to be balanced by more than […]
Modern Finance Teams: Not just a cog in the wheel but an Indispensable Ally in Business
As a forward-thinking, ambitious business owner, you know that the old stereotype of a dusty office filled with number-crunching, petty cash guarding and fierce budget-policing staff, demanding accountability for each and every penny is a thing of the past. Today’s modern finance teams are vital enablers of creativity, innovation and planning. A well-structured and driven team, […]
Appointing the right Finance Director
Finance directors may be seen by some as glorified accountants – someone controlling the finances of a business. However, their role revolves much more around strategy and planning than ensuring that the cash is counted correctly, although this is clearly important as well! A lack of appropriate management experience and know-how is a common problem […]
In celebration of being a women-led business
Did you know March is Women’s History month? A month in which we celebrate and encourage women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. Artemis Clarke has always been a women-led business however we don’t usually make much of an issue of this because, to us, it’s just business as usual. We hire the right person for the role […]
5 ways for busy growing business owners to relax at Christmas
How to relax at Christmas You may be reading this, thinking ‘but I already know how to relax at Christmas perfectly well, thank you”, and we’re certainly not trying to imply that you don’t. But, when you think about it, as the busy and ambitious owner or leader of a growing business, do you honestly […]
Hiring the right people, for the right roles, at the right time
As the CEO or MD of a fast growing business, it can be very hard to realise that the people you hired in the early days, who have shown great loyalty to you and the business, are no longer the people that your business needs if it’s to achieve the next stage of growth. The […]
Exit This Way: What You’ll Need to Know About Exit Planning
Whether you’re retiring or selling to move on to your next challenge, rigorous exit planning is essential. If you’re looking to sell the business, you’ll want to achieve the best possible price, while ensuring the most favourable tax position for your shareholders at the same time. It’s not an easy task, and many business owners […]
Taking Control of Business
How much control do you have over your finance systems and cashflow – really? You might think you’ve got a pretty tight grip on things, but if you haven’t put the right set of formal internal controls in place you could be at risk of running out of cash, running into issues with bad debtors, […]
How Can a Part Time Finance Director Help My Business?
At any time, the skills and experience of a talented Finance Director can deliver huge value to a small business, but never more so than during challenging times such as the Covid-19 crisis. Hiring an experienced FD is a significant investment, beyond the means of many small businesses. One possible solution, is to work with […]
How up to date is your industry knowledge?
Keeping up to date with regulations and legislation is essential for professionals working in the finance field. But with updates frequent from HMRC and other sources, how can you keep pace with it all and make sure you’re complying with the law? Our top tips: Sign up to newsletters from relevant bodies such as law […]