Latest news and industry views direct from Cypher HQ

An Introduction to Quick Start Consulting
January 2021
One of the on-going effects of the Covid-19 pandemic could be the creation of new, innovative businesses. 2020 saw a record number of companies created, with an extra 84,758 businesses starting up compared with 2019. We shouldn’t be too surprised; every economic downturn in history is accompanied by a rise of entrepreneurship.
Double your income with the new OX100 Business Accelerator Programme
December 2020
Let’s face it, 2020 has been a year like no other. Instead of the perfect 2020 vision, we experienced a year that has changed the way we work, live, interact and shop like no other time in history. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Advisory Rebooted: part of the Digital Accountancy Week Advice
October 2020
Last week I was delighted to speak at this year’s Digital Accountancy Week. It was a virtual event and I enjoyed a ‘fireside chat’ with a representative of Fathom, who provide our state-of-the-art business performance and planning software.
The essential guide to managing small business cash flow
November 2020
Earlier this year, as business owners struggled to come to terms with the impact of Lockdown 1.0, we hosted a webinar on this very topic. As the UK enters Lockdown 2.0 we wanted to revisit one of the most critical issues for small business owners: managing their cash flow.
Why it’s time for Business Owners to Buy Electric Cars
August 2020
From the 1st September, the new 70 registration plates have been released, as the DVLA makes a change to its car registration system. This new system will see 2s and 7s in the number plate throughout the 2020 decade.
Cypher is backing the Government’s Kickstart Scheme
October 2020
In September, the Government announced the launch of its new £2billion Kickstart scheme which is designed to fund six-month, paid, job placements for people aged between 16 and 24 who are on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.
How to set up a business
August 2020
Whether you want to set up a side hustle or create a start-up company for yourself, there are some key decisions you must make first.
How to Take Money Out of Your Limited Company
August 2020
Let’s be honest, the reason any business is set up is to create wealth for a business owner and their family or to create funds to give away or invest into other ventures.