asset management strategy
CIMA business flight simulator takes off
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has devised a course which enables financial and non-financial professionals the chance to run a virtual business.
Fact finding and asset recovery in the economic crisis
Kroll Consulting argues that the current economic climate has made business relationships more complex and outlines steps for companies to perform future litigation, defend asset bases and position themselves for the future.
Pcards as a cash flow alternative
Drew Hofler at Ariba looks at how Pcards could benefit the complete financial supply chain by improving working capital.
Factoring: a case study to boost cashflow
The factoring arm of RBS procvides the case study of CVR which continued to grow through using factoring following a management buyout.
How to compare costs on factoring tenders
Here Ian Johnston of independent broker, Factoring Solutions, looks at how one offer on your factoring costs might look like a good deal but a closer look at your figures, and knowing what to look out for, can save a company a lot of money.
Guide to factoring and invoice discounting
Here we outline the basics of factoring and points to watch out for.
Factoring pitfalls and explanations
Although factoring has become more important to the cash flow of British business, it still has its pitfalls. Here Gerry O'Kane looks at how to truly value your deal and points to other pitfalls and benefits.
Alternative ways to boost working capital
British companies are historically poor at improving working capital. Finance Week figures show they are increasingly looking to factoring and asset-based lending to boost their cash flow. Here Gerry O'Kane looks at cash management and warns poor payers may cost more than you think.
Managing the cost of fleet insurance
From fuel costs to health and safety, companies with vehicle fleets have seen costs spiraling in recent years. One way to manage costs is to examine current insurance policies, with a view to obtaining lower insurance quotes and thus reducing the costs of premiums. Peter Blanc from Oval Insurance Broking outlines a number of ways that insurance costs could be curtailed and details how a structure of payments, using premium financing options might benefit a company in these days of restricted cashflow.
How technology helps to create fleet savings
Phil Peace at Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions looks at why fleet operations need technology to improve efficiencies and save money. He highlights what to look for.
The Bottom Line:If Mr Cable has his way...
"If Mr Cable had his way, all the big banks would be broken up and bonuses would be virtually eliminated - a sure-fire way in my view of guaranteeing an end to the UK’s ability to compete as an international financial centre. Let’s not forget that this is a man who is on record as saying that everyone who works in a bank has an ‘aristocratic lifestyle’ clearly demonstrating his lack of understanding of the sector." A tough line on bankers’ bonuses could make a brain drain of financial talent a distinct possibility, warns Paul Marsden. Read more