David Underwood

Doomsday - is the end nigh?

2008-11-07T13:18:42+01:00

It is a while since I have seen photos of placard carriers with banners predicting that the end of the world is here. From recent media reports one would have to think that it was all over bar the shouting. We have actually had all the shouting but the world is still revolving, daylight saving is here and summer is coming

Saving for retirement

2008-08-25T15:09:00+01:00

In his last article, David Underwood briefly mentioned the need to save for retirement. This month he advises that it would be unwise to depend on government superannuation

The Budget

2008-06-23T01:54:00+01:00

I was delighted with the Budget as my only forecast proved to be spot on. What was it? Simply that any tax cuts would apply before the election.

Making the most of your money

2008-04-23T09:08:36+01:00

David Underwood explains how you can tilt the odds in your favour when looking at investing.

Keeping yourself covered

2008-03-18T13:00:00+01:00

Insurance is eternally important, but easy to overlook. In this month's article, David Underwood spells out three key areas where you need to ensure you are properly covered.

Be in shape for 2008

2008-01-09T04:52:02+01:00

The prospects for business in 2008 are good, but if your financial house isn’t in order, you might not be around to take advantage of it.

Finding the right financial fit

2007-11-08T13:00:00+01:00

The current problems with the finance industry shouldn’t scare printers away from finance companies. Just make sure you do your homework.

Getting to grips with trusts

2007-09-04T14:00:00+01:00

In the second part of his series on family trusts, David Underwood gets down to the nitty gritty.

Family trusts for beginners

2007-06-18T14:00:00+01:00

Anybody with a business needs to know about the benefits and dangers of a family trust.

You can't always bank on it

2007-04-18T05:48:05+01:00

Getting bank finance is not easy, so David Underwood offers some tips to smooth the process.

Surviving a downturn

2007-03-14T13:00:00+01:00

A holiday encounter with some gypsy fortune tellers got David Underwood thinking about why you should ignore forecasts and just plan for whatever might happen.

Look back to look forward

2006-06-13T07:00:00+01:00

Taking a few days out to review the past year’s successes and failures can save you a fortune – or help make one – in the year to come

Keeping the score

2006-04-18T07:00:00+01:00

Not everything you have heard about financial forecasts is correct. David Underwood argues that approximate and prompt beats exact and slow

Six picks for 2006

2006-03-15T06:00:00+01:00

David Underwood takes an informed view of six topics that could hold considerable sway over your business in the coming year

Three New Year's resolutions

2005-12-22T06:00:00+01:00

While people everywhere are trying to decide whether this year’s resolution will be to lose weight or stop smoking, David Underwood has some more realistic ideas

Lessons from abroad

2005-10-17T07:00:00+01:00

I have just returned from a month in Scotland and England. It was good preparation for a wet winter here. It was also interesting to see the ever increasing volume of printed brochures promoting the tourist attractions. I have commented on this in earlier articles and it must be a growth specialist market here.

Time

2004-02-22T06:00:00+01:00

By David Underwood

Running a successful business

2003-12-15T06:00:00+01:00

Everyone going into business is sure to expect to be running a successful one. Many are bound to be disappointed and for some it will be for reasons beyond their control.

Running a successful business

2003-11-03T06:00:00+01:00

Everyone going into business is sure to expect to be running a successful one. Many are bound to be disappointed and for some it will be for reasons beyond their control.

The wheel of fortune

2003-10-20T07:00:00+01:00

The economic wheels are continually turning. While we seem to be at the top of the cycle today, we could be plunging downwards tomorrow. The important thing is to always know what economic changes – good or bad – will mean for your business.

What to ask the accountant

2003-08-22T07:00:00+01:00

Spending quality time with the accountant might not sound like the most exciting way to pass an afternoon, but his or her knowledge of your financial situation could change your business.

Enterprise & Technology

2003-03-27T06:00:00+01:00

If I put my car into forward gear and it went backwards, it would not be acceptable. The same rules donít seem to apply to computers.