Finance, can be  overwhelming, What ever the size of your business there is so much to learn and so much you need to know about. Budgeting and Forecasting lies at the foundation of every financial plan. No matter what size of your business. On the surface it seems like creating a budget is just a tedious financial exercise, especially if you feel your finances are already in good order. But you might be surprised at just how valuable a budget can be. A good budget can help keep your spending on track and even uncover some hidden cash flow problems that might free up even more money to put toward your other financial goals.

Our Expert Speaker is Fiona Thomson, Director of Assurance and Advisory Services at PKF Chartered Accountants. She advises mainly small/medium sized owner managed businesses,  co-ordinating a wide range of services to her clients; including accountancy, audit, tax compliance, tax advisory, VAT, payroll, corporate finance and management accounting. She specialises in a range of business sectors including healthcare , hotels, property development, manufacturing and service organisations, including established family run businesses and new business start-ups

Our Entrepreneur Speaker is Mark Laing is Managing Director of Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd. The Company, was formed 16 years ago as a result of a Management Buyout from United Biscuits.  It is the leading manufacturer of Oatcakes under the Nairn’s brand.  It has a factory in Craigmillar, which employs 146 people and a turnover in 2010/11 of £16 million.