Financial management made simple

The financial pyramid

Every business needs strong financial management for longevity and growth. Insight Associates financial pyramid briefly explains those financial roles.

Big Hairy Audacious Goals

Your business needs a Big Hairy Audacious Goal. Aim high.You might not reach it, but you’ll achieve far more than if you set an easy to reach goal.

Are You Building On Sand?

The accounts foundations, tools and controls of a small business can fail as a business grows. Inadequate financial structure early warning signs are:

Why do successful businesses run out of money?

Even a successful business can run out of cash. This is a brief introduction to working capital, over trading and what can be done to solve it.

The small tweak that gets big results

A tiny change in your prices can have a disproportionate affect to you profit. Here's how.

Big Budget Fails

A budget doesn't have to constrain business. Turning things upside down with a different approach will guarantee budget success.

How to improve your cash cycle

This simple video guide demonstrates what a cash cycle is, why you need to understand it and what you can do to improve it.

Accounting disasters that stunt growth

Bad information can lead to bad decisions. Follow this simple video guide to avoid mistakes that can stunt the growth and development of your business.

One Accountant vs An Outsourced Accounts Team

Just a few of the reasons why an outsourced finance department is better than an internal accountant.

Invoice essentials that ensure you get paid first

A sale isn't a sale until the money is in the bank...these top tips will ensure you get paid first.

​The exciting world of management accounts​

Yes we know accounts are dull but management accounts really are the holy grail to understanding your business. Here's why.

What's the difference between a bookkeeper an accountant and a finance director?

We're often asked what's the difference between a bookkeeper an accountant and a finance director and why all 3 are needed in your business

Why don't babies go to university?

The three stages of business growth from infancy to maturity and why you need to grow up.

Working with Insight

A brief video of what it's like to work with Insight Associates.

Why do I need a Company Secretary?

We often hear 'I don't need a company secretary any more', which is true....but that work still needs to be done...which can be a legal minefield.

Overseas Head Office Support

Insight Associates provide accounting and financial support to UK sales teams that report back to an overseas head office. Just like having your own team.

Outsource is the secret sauce

A brief video explaining how outsourcing gives early access to essential skills.

What is cashflow theft and how to avoid it

Giving your customer an extended period of time to pay your invoice is funding their business at a possible risk to your own.

Just One Day - with lamp and pencil

Video Testimonial from Lamp and Pencil about Insight Associates 'Just One Day' Business and Financial Management Planning.

Can you do the payroll and everything?

Is my business the right size for this?

Is it better to have someone in-house? Why would I need an Outsourced Finance Department

I've got an accountant, Why do I need a Finance Director?

I'm not comfortable giving control to someone else

Is Just One Day worth it?

How much is it likely to cost

Are you going to be able to solve the problems the business has got?

How can I afford you if I can't afford to pay anyone else?

Merry Christmas from Insight Associates

Have a magical Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year from Insight Associates.