A BIA or business impact analysis emphasizes the most important processes of your company that could threaten your normal business operations in case of a deficit or outage. These processes allow you to evaluate the consequences of a crisis more effectively and devise strategies…
The profit and loss account (P&L) is also called an income statement. All general ledger accounts are summed up with expenses subtracted from the income to leave a profit or loss amount for the period, which is usually one financial year. Daily operating expenses are summarised…
“Agile working” is currently one of the biggest trends in the corporate world. It’s seen as the best way to master the challenges of digitalisation. How does the agile approach work? What opportunities and risks does it involve? And what role will this hot topic play in the…
Supply and demand determine pricing in a free market. Demand has an influence on supply and vice versa. With no demand, any supply is redundant, and with no supply, demand is ineffective. When they are in equilibrium, prices remain stable and goods are affordable. But how exactly…
When is product placement stealth marketing? You should maybe ask yourself this question if you promote products online in YouTube videos or on social media. There is active UK and EU legislation that relates to stealth marketing. Keep reading to find out more about surreptitious…
Social responsibility is playing an increasingly important role for companies in aligning their activities with regard to fair working conditions and sustainable practices among others. The international ISO 26000 standard compiles examples across seven categories and shows…
Self-defined working is the main idea of the new work concept. But what sounds simple at first requires a great deal of structural and cultural changes at the corporate level. Find out why new work is important for businesses, what its key pillars are, and how the concept can be…
Society is moving more and more in the direction of sustainability and social responsibility, and this doesn’t stop when it comes to the stock market. Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) criteria have established themselves as a way to assess the ethical commitments of…
The topics of diversity and inclusion are on everybody’s lips these days. So how can both employers and employees benefit from a work atmosphere in which diversity, respect, and participation are of the utmost importance? And what exactly is the hot topic diversity and inclusion…
A financial analysis model is a tool to learn more about the current economic situation of the company and the development of the last months. But if you don’t want to leave the preparation of the report to an external party, you will be faced with the task of setting up your…
Partial invoices are particularly practical when services are not paid in a single total invoice. They are flexible in their amount and frequency and are agreed between customer and contractor. For the seller, partial invoices mean a more regular cash flow, and the customer may…
Do you run personal errands with your company car? No problem at all – as long as you record the distances you have covered thoroughly in a logbook. You can either keep this in electronic form on your smartphone or buy it as a bound booklet from a specialist office retailer.…
Each year, private individuals and business owners submit their tax returns to the tax office and inform them about their annual accounts and any tax-relevant issues. However, if the tax office finds a reason to take a closer look, an external investigation known as an external…
Do you travel regularly with a company car, but also use it for private journeys? While this is a monetary advantage, you have to pay tax on private usage. There are two different methods for calculating this tax burden: You can use a mileage log or claim actual expenses. A…
A solid business growth strategy is paramount for any business owner. This category focuses on all the aspects that follow the establishment of a company; from business strategy and growth, to recruitment, bookkeeping, and taxes.