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What is a VFO?

A VFO or Virtual Finance Office / Officer, is a service offered by an acountant where they bring the experience and expertise of a high-level Chief Finance Officer and finance suoort to your business – without the cost of hiring a full-time, in-house employee. It is a specialty provided to small and medium businesses and…
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Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn statement – 2022

In his opening remarks, Jeremy Hunt said his priorities are stability, growth and public services. Stability – Stability is about reassuring the market. The Chancellor announced the following new, ‘fiscal rules’ that public sector debt must be falling as a percentage of GDP by the end of a rolling 5 year period, and net public sector…
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Does “mindfulness” have a place in business?

According to Google, which offers employees a course on mindfulness meditation, and Lululemon, a company that keeps a Director of Mindfulness on staff, the answer is a resounding yes. Mindfulness, as American scientist Jon Kabat-Zinn defines it, is simply “paying attention in a sustained and particular way – on purpose, in the present moment and…
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Fundamental one to successfully scale up your business

Growth brings increased opportunity, but at the same time, increases risk. Poorly managed risk can cause failure, even if the business is growing. So, how do we plan for success in a fast-growing business? There are three fundamentals to successfully scale up your business: having a clear organisation structure, having comprehensive systems and processes –…
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Great reasons to shorten your workweek

Okay, there probably aren’t a lot of people who need to be convinced that a shorter workweek is a great idea. Small business owners, however, might be on the list of people who need a little encouraging. After all, every day they take off could mean a longer day to make up for the missed…
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4 tips for hiring staff

Hiring staff can be an exciting time, because it means expansion and growth in a business. Sometimes, however, companies grow before they’re ready to. Small business owners think their businesses look more professional with more staff so they hire people when they don’t need to. Here are four tips for hiring staff, and being certain…
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7 tips for combatting employee burnout

The working environment of the past 2 years has brought the concept of burnout to the forefront. Unexpected work-from-home situations, juggling the new normal, and mental fatigue have all contributed to the issue. Recognizing employee burnout and having a plan to address it will ensure you retain employees and keep your company healthy. 1. Ensure…
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