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Profile | Sue Hirst
Sue Hirst
Sue Hirst is the founder of CAD partners, which is a team of Financial Controllers who have helped thousands of business owners to maximise Profit, Cashflow and Business Value. CAD partners have achieved this by providing plain English education about the value of Financial Control within small business.
The value of thinking strategically about Financial Control is often overlooked, hence the high incidence of small business failure. There is a big payoff in terms of business success when Financial Control is treated as importantly as other aspects of business management, rather than just being used for taxation return purposes.
A solid understanding of pricing, costing, working capital and overheads is a must for business success. Sue provides understanding by simple, plain English explanation of the basic financial workings in business.
True success is not about 'sailing through unscathed' but how you overcome set-backs and hurdles - Unknown
Articles by Sue
Twenty ways to cut costs
21 Mar 12Sue HirstEvery penny you don’t spend in your business adds to your bottom line. Here are twenty tips to help you cut costs. Read more
Comments: 2The value of getting your costs right
24 Feb 12Sue HirstUnderstanding how much it costs you to provide your product or service to your customers is vital to running a profitable business. This case study will help you understand why small business costs are so important. Read more
Comments: 4Choosing a business advisor
12 Jan 12Sue HirstLiterally thousands of people offer business advice; some are fantastic and some are dreadful. This article will help you find a great advisor and work with them effectively. Read more
Comments: 3Tips to improve profitability for soloists
14 Oct 11Sue HirstThere’s no point being in business if you’re not making money and keeping some of it for yourself. Could any of the following ideas improve profitability or cash flow for your business? Read more
Comments: 0Preparing your accounts for a business loan
15 Feb 09Sue HirstGone are the days when the last couple of tax returns would suffice to get a business loan. The banks, spooked by the credit crunch, now require precise information before lending you money. So what sort of shape are your business accounts in? Read more
Comments: 2How to grow your business without borrowing
02 Nov 08Sue HirstThose who’ve attempted to get new lending or renew an existing loan will know how hard it is right now, so how do you grow your business without borrowing? Read more
Comments: 13Money management tips to survive the downturn
28 Sep 08Sue HirstIf you can keep your cool while economic mayhem abounds, you could set up your business for not just survival, but for greater profit and cashflow when things improve. Here are some money management tips to thrive and survive in the downturn. Read more
Comments: 6FAQs on small business budgeting
24 Aug 08Sue HirstA budget is a guide to financial performance of the business and a way to quickly identify overspending and potentially loss making situations. Here are answers to the most common questions asked about small business budgeting. Read more
Comments: 1How to price right for maximum profit
09 Jul 08Sue HirstThere are a variety of methods for determining the price of your goods and services. To ensure you price right for maximum profit, let’s look at some of the merits and pifalls of different pricing strategies. Read more
Comments: 6Solving cash-flow problems
01 Jun 08Sue HirstAn age-old question accountants get asked by business clients is “How come I’ve made a profit but I don’t have any cash?”. Solving cash-flow problems is an issue for many businesses. Read more
Comments: 7Business systems: How they save your sanity!
27 Apr 08Sue HirstA challenge for any solo business owner is how to get others to help run the business, so that it doesn’t completely take over your life. You can look over everybody’s shoulder all of the time or you can invest in business systems to free yourself. Read more
Comments: 7Benefits of a good work-in-progress system
23 Mar 08Sue HirstA successfully managed work-in-progress system for your solo business can help you improve profitability, cashflow and customer satisifaction. Read more
Comments: 2Taking stock of your stock management
20 Jan 08Sue HirstStock needs to be available for sale when your customer is ready to buy. But because it sucks up cash to have it waiting to be sold, it is good stock management to keep stock on the shelf for the shortest possible time. Read more
Comments: 6Five ways to make the most of your Accounts Payable
04 Dec 07Sue HirstAccounts Payable may seem like a dull subject but when handled properly it can provide many opportunities to improve your cashflow and profit. This article discusses how to use your Accounts Payable to your advantage. Read more
Comments: 7Recovering money: How to speed up payment from customers
04 Nov 07Sue HirstIn my last article I discussed ways to improve business invoicing and steps to avoid bad debts. In this article I'll discuss recovering money and ways to speed up payment after the invoice has been sent out to your customer. Read more
Comments: 14Business invoicing: Steps to avoid bad debts
02 Oct 07Sue HirstHow well you handle business invoicing can make or break your business. There are a number of different methods, so let’s look at some of the key factors in running a successful accounts receivable process in a typical small business. Read more
Comments: 8How profitable businesses can go bust
30 Aug 07Sue HirstHow can a business making plenty of sales possibly go bust, you may wonder? The answer is cash. Your cash can be in a surprising number of places other than where it belongs - in your account. Read more
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