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Bringing business intelligence to life

LOC Consulting’s Richard Savery discusses how mobile technologies and data from internal and external sources can free BI from conventional constraints

28 Mar 2012

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Spreadsheet risk: The devil is in the data

Companies have to accept that spreadsheets need to be used but they must know when and where they are being used, writes Ralph Baxter

26 Mar 2012

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Looking to pilot the Cloud

By piloting accounting in the cloud you can clearly judge and understand both the financial and the operational benefits, says Julian Sayer

26 Jan 2012

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Money to go

The emergence of the mobile wallet is a great opportunity for business - if they tackle the security risks head on, writes Nikolaos Zacharopoulos

26 Jan 2012

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Spy hard

In many organisations, data leakage is a disaster waiting to happen, warns John Walker

06 Jan 2012

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Testing times

A far more scientific approach to business testing will more than pay dividends, argues Jim Manzi

05 Dec 2011

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When pain does not mean gain

Paul Marry looks at some of the top ERP headaches for finance directors in mid-size firms

11 Nov 2011

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Smart service

Customer service cost cutting strategies have damaged long-term revenue streams from customers. But adopting Smart Service could save money and boost returns, writes Jo Davies

26 Oct 2011

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A clean bill of health

A health check can reveal the early warning signs of a floundering IT project and help you get it back on track, says Peter Osborne

10 Oct 2011

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Taking stock of iXBRL filings

Six months after the 1 April mandation date for iXBRL filing and it’s time for FDs to turn this particular compliance challenge to their advantage, says Phill Robinson

10 Oct 2011

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In defence of the cloud

It can cut IT costs, but it can also transform the relationship between the finance and IT functions. John Leese makes the case for cloud computing

30 Sep 2011

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The bottom line on social media complaints

If ‘Social Media Bullies’ are attacking your bottom line, there are ways to deal with them without hurting your brand, your relationship with other customers or your business, says Andrew Mennie

30 Sep 2011

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Building brand value online

A website can add real brand value to your business. But unless you follow through with a great user experience, the cost to your business could be very high indeed, warns Archie Roboostoff

16 Sep 2011

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Predicting the present

The use of price information from the internet could be a huge resource for businesses to get ahead of the official data, writes Phil Thornton

01 Sep 2011

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Not so intelligent

For most businesses using enterprise software is a no-brainer, but it often fails to meet expectations, finds Richard Crump

01 Sep 2011

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A streamlined approach

Tablets can transform customer service and lead to more dynamic and collaborative working practices. Tony Virdi explains why business banks are jumping aboard the iPad bandwagon

29 Jul 2011

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Keeping the outsourcing lifeboat afloat

If you intend to join the risk-takers on the river of no return, there are a few things you need to do to ensure your journey doesn’t end in disaster, says Philip Lieberman

25 Jul 2011

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FDs still need convincing over social networking

Five percent of FDs report a return on time invested in using social media for business. But many more are not convinced

20 Dec 2010

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Unhealthy appetite

Reliance on traditional Excel spreadsheets over more complex BI systems is choosing feeling in control over sound reporting

20 Dec 2010

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Special: The implementation of cloud computing

Implementation has received mixed reviews – but cloud computing may save you money

22 Mar 2010

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8.30am, Thu 14 Jun 2012

Financial Director Summit 2012

The Financial Director Summit 2012 will provide a unique platform in which to share, compare and contrast experiences whilst learning and networking with peers

Latest Opinion

Cutting electronic systems down to size

To be more competitive, we need far less management in companies, government and our electronic systems

Acquisition booby traps

The acquisition trail is littered with potential pitfalls for the unwary finance director, but how do you avoid them?

Business' best friend

Finance people must be the critical friend of business, writes CIMA's John Windle

Latest Analysis

IAS 39 problems flare up again

Pirc is advising shareholders to vote against Barclays’ annual report. Richard Crump finds out why

The VAT trap

Companies could find their VAT costs creeping up unchecked with little or no strategy in place to address it

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