Tax and Business
Premises move budgeting toolIf you've been asked to come up with a budget for the cost of physically moving the company, what should you include in it?Associated costsThe key to a successful move is meticulous planning and good communication with ever... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Break-even point calculatorBeing clear about the distinction between fixed and variable costs in your business will enable you to more accurately work out the break-even point of any given project. Use our calculator to help you do this.Break-even po... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Business valuation modelThere's no right or wrong answer to how much a business is worth. Ultimately, a business is worth what someone else will pay. However, there are some basic rules of thumb to help you to calculate an indicative range of values.T... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Step cost calculatorWhether your business is expanding or struggling, identification and understanding of its step costs could help generate more profits.Extra costsA step cost is one that is relatively fixed within a certain range, outside of which ... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Payback period calculatorYou may be asked to help decide which resources within your business to allocate to certain projects. One way of doing this is to compare the payback period of those competing for investment.PaybackObviously, what needs to be... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Smartphone payback calculatorWould buying a smartphone outright and taking out a SIM-only contract with a network provider work out cheaper than a standard two-year phone inclusive contract?How much!What's the cost of one phone (under the standard min... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Non-disclosure agreement for an employeeAnecdotal evidence suggests that current and former employees are responsible for most leaks of business information. A good employment contract will help; however, having a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in pl... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Discounts for prompt payment calculatorIf your company's suppliers frequently offer a percentage discount for immediate payment, how can you work out whether it's worth paying the invoices early or keeping the money in your company's bank account?Annual... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Non-disclosure agreement for a contractorIf your company invites a supplier to get involved in a new project, you might well want them to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). The fear is that they (or someone they might talk to about the project) w... Read more
02 Jan 2013
Purchase ledger reviewWith computerised accounting systems, it's easy for the purchase ledger to appear to be in good order. The purchase ledger control account will correspond with the total amounts showing as due on the individual supplier accounts.... Read more
02 Jan 2013