Brad Callaughan
Brad Callaughan, of Callaughan Partners, has more than nine years’ professional accountancy experience. He has worked in senior management roles within taxation and business services dealing with a number of clients from a range of business sectors.
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How can I ensure my sales can support a large capital investment?
Read MoreI'm starting a business that requires a fair amount of machinery and equipment.
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How much time should I spend on tax and other regulations?
Read MoreYou will face the most important tax regulations when you first start your new business.
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Should I give my mentor a stake in my start-up?
Read MoreSomeone who was previously offered valuable (but free) mentor advice is asking for a 10% equity stake in the business for his continued and increased involvement. Is it normal to get a mentor on board like this? Or should I stick to strictly free forms of advice?
I would firstly look at who this mentor is and their contribution to your business.
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I’ve managed to secure one main client but what happens if they ditch me?
I’ve managed to secure one main client but I’m worried about what will happen if they ditch me. What should I do?Read More
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I'm struggling to get money from the bank or an investor. Now what?
My start-up business requires plenty of costly equipment, but I’m struggling to get a loan from the bank or an investor on board. Are there any other options to finance the business, or should I scale down my ambitions?Read More
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How should I fund my start-up?
I need a fairly large amount of capital to get my business up and running – I need equipment, premises and staff. I’m not sure, however, how much I should fund this myself by going into debt and how much to ask an investor for, if anything. How can I judge this?Read More
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How long should I leave it before chasing a new customer for late payment?
One thing you need to become a master at is debtor management.Read More
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Should I put together different versions of my business plan depending on who I’m showing it to?
I’m putting together a business plan to show potential investors and partners. Should I put together different versions depending on who I’m showing the plan to? Or should there just be one document?Read More
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How should I go about hiring a part-time bookkeeper?
Finding someone you can trust and rely on to handle your books is not a decision you should make lightly.Read More
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How do you put together a growth forecast?
Read MoreIf only we had a crystal ball to see into the future, things would be much easier, however we don’t and estimating future growth is one of the hardest exercises for a new business owner to grasp.
