Market research company B2B International hired locals and expats when it set up a subsidiary in China. FD Matthew Harrison says that’s because the staff would have to liaise with Western and Asian clients.

Lloyds TSB Autolease FD Alan Lunt says the International Accounting Standards Board has been receptive to the industry’s concerns about international standards on leasing.

Most FDs wish IT was someone else’s responsibility yet believe it’s important to business growth.

Guess how much Tana Water saved when it turned off the heating in its warehouse during winter in a bid to be eco-friendly?

Freehold or leasehold? Refurbished facility or new site? These questions were posed to Tungum FD Ian Johnstone as management decided whether to relocate the company.

If you’re concerned about the cost of using your mobile or accessing data while abroad, BT Openzone reckons it’s got the product for you.

When Warren Partners FD Karen Jones couldn’t find an off-the-shelf modelling system she liked, she created her own system for the Cheshire-based headhunting firm.

Are your employees suspicious about new IT processes? They were at Siemens Financial Services. But not anymore, says FD Steve Mason.

A lot of you seem happy with old-school accounting software, despite major advances in technology. So how can you tell when it's time for a change?

Guy Strafford has seen it all in his decade working with companies’ procurement processes. Here he lists the key mistakes – and the biggest wins – when it comes to purchasing.