A single profit and loss account is a good measure of a business with one entity, one revenue stream, and straightforward ownership. It stops being a good measure the moment any of those things change. Add a subsidiary, launch a second revenue stream, or bring in a joint venture partner, and a single P&L starts … [Read more…]
The CFO role has always included two jobs: keeping score and shaping strategy. What’s changed is the balance between them. Deloitte’s Finance Trends 2026 report, based on a survey of 1,326 global finance leaders, found that 57% now play a leading role in shaping their organisation’s strategy, and that these strategy-influencing leaders manage 20% more … [Read more…]
Key takeaways Saved four days a month on invoicing, freeing staff to focus on customer relationships. Customer payment reminders are automatic, removing friction. Forecasting looks months ahead for improved stock planning. Accounts are visible from any location, saving time and increasing efficiency for staff on the move. From very limited stock to more than 100 … [Read more…]
A finance system that worked well at £10 million in revenue doesn’t always keep pace at £30 million. That’s rarely because the software broke. It’s because growth changes what a finance system needs to do, and the gap between what it does and what the business now needs widens quietly, month by month, until someone … [Read more…]
Managers are being asked to do more than ever. They’re expected to deliver results, support employee wellbeing, develop skills, manage performance, and help teams adapt to constant change. But the support around them hasn’t always kept pace. Sage’s HR and Payroll Leaders’ Report found that 78% of HR managers feel more stretched than they did … [Read more…]
You were just in your attorney’s office talking about the plea offer the prosecutor sent over. Your attorney explained what it is and the sentence range you would face if a jury convicts you. Nothing about this is easy, because either decision can affect your life. You know you would say “not guilty” if you … [Read more…]
AFC Wimbledon isn’t owned by an investor. It’s owned by the fans. It’s how the club is run, decision by decision, without a backstop to call when things get tight. That’s why, at Wimbledon, every pound must work harder: for the football club, for its charity arm AFC Wimbledon Foundation, and for the women’s team … [Read more…]
A recent USA TODAY article examined whether Graham Platner, until recently a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, could face criminal charges over a 2021 sexual assault allegation. The outlet turned to William Bly, founder of The Maine Criminal Defense Group, for perspective on how Maine law would treat an allegation like this. His … [Read more…]
Employment status might sound like a dry topic, but it’s absolutely critical for small businesses. It doesn’t just affect tax obligations, but also the rights and protections available to your team. Getting this right means fewer compliance issues and a more positive, transparent relationship with your employees. In this article, we’ll guide you through each … [Read more…]
Sex crime allegations are treated very seriously by law enforcement and the Maine judicial system in general. While several potentially strong defenses may be available against a sex crime charge, intoxication is rarely one of them. For voluntary intoxication, where you consumed drugs or alcohol of your own volition, the standards are set very high … [Read more…]