Monzo Business Team
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Gross profit, net profit & profit margins: what are they, how to calculate them and what's a good one
What is gross profit? Net profit? Profit Margins? This guide explains what they are, how to calculate them and what they can tell you about your business.
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A guide to purchase orders
What is a purchase order, what information do you need to include, and what's the difference between a purchase order & an invoice? Our guide covers it.
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What is an Invoice? How to write an invoice and what information is required
What is an invoice, how do you create one, and what information needs to be included? Our guide will help you make sense of it all.
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How to get unpaid invoices paid
Unpaid invoices can be stressful, but unfortunately not uncommon. Waiting on an overdue invoice? Here’s the steps you can take to get it paid.
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Cost of living: how we’re supporting you and your business
The cost of living crisis is affecting all of us in some way. We’ve been speaking to business customers about their experiences and worries, and we’ve summarised how we can help as the situation evolves.
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The human impact of late payments on small businesses
Paying small businesses late isn't just about the money, it can have a real impact on people's mental health too.
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12 essential interview questions, chosen by the Monzo hiring team!
Asking good questions is an essential skill when you're interviewing candidates. So we asked our Hiring team for their favourites.
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What to look for in your first employee, according to Monzo Business customers
We asked Monzo Business customers what qualities they look for in the first hire for their business. Here's what they had to say!
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Why getting paid on time really, really matters
Having to chase payments costs you more than just the money you're missing out on, it's extra work that takes up more time and causes extra stress.
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Seven steps to validate your business idea
So you've got a business idea. But does it actually hold water? Here's some ways to put it to the test!
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Holding onto improved financial habits
Many small businesses have improved their financial discipline over the last 12 months. Even as the pandemic recedes and growth returns, these habits are well worth holding onto.
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Four essential monthly tasks for every small business owner
As a business owner, there are hundreds of little tasks demanding your attention. But here are four things you can do every month that can make a big difference.
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Back to the future: it’s time to start planning your business again
Things are slowly getting back to normal. So it's a great time to think about planning for the future of your business.
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4 ways to get off to a good start in the new tax year
Get into good habits from day one of the new tax year with these handy hints.
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8 ways to support local businesses coming out of lockdown
After being stuck at home for months, the country is starting to open up. As things return to normal, here are some ways to give your local businesses a boost.