Ransomware: Can it be stopped?

Ransomware: Can it be stopped?

After the recent high-profile hack on the NHS, ransomware presents even more of a prominent threat, leaving billions of devices vulnerable to the malicious malware attack. Not only highly inconvenient and stressful, ransomware presents a huge threat to your business,...
How to write the perfect business plan

How to write the perfect business plan

At Johnson Reed, clients often approach us seeking the secrets behind the perfect business plan to maximise their chances of raising required finance on the best terms. With over 50% of UK entrepreneurs having been denied a bank loan, it’s no wonder business owners...
Your Ultimate Guide to Cash Flow

Your Ultimate Guide to Cash Flow

We’re often told that ‘Cash is King’. But what does it mean? Quite simply, cash flow refers to the money coming in and going out of a business. A business’ income needs to be substantial enough to withstand the necessary outgoings, but with property costs, wages,...
Brexit means Brexit, but what does Brexit mean?

Brexit means Brexit, but what does Brexit mean?

Theresa May has addressed the British public to outline her Brexit strategy, the ‘Plan for Britain’. May outlined her intentions to leave the single market; a route she described as, “a clean break from the EU.” The 12-point plan also proposes control over the number...
Capital purchase, lease or venture capital funding?

Capital purchase, lease or venture capital funding?

There are several different methods to consider when making a business investment or purchase, all of which, of course, have their own pros and cons. Whether you’re at the start-up stages or a growing SME, it’s important to weigh up the different options available to...