Blogs
1 Accounts Team Building Day March 2022
Last week we closed the office for the whole day so that our team could enjoy our first Team Building day since the pandemic started! We have added several new
Why do we ask for your bank statements?
Depending on which service you are on, you will find that you receive requests from members of our team asking for copies of your bank statements. You may receive different
Spring Statement 2022
The Chancellor recently unveiled his Spring Statement. With a background of increasing wage, fuel and raw material costs and rising inflation, it was hoped the Chancellor would bring some respite
The Do’s and Don’ts of pricing in a recession
No matter how big or successful your company is, maintaining business throughout a recession is hard. With fluctuating demands, losses in sales and competitive price drops, the whole experience can
How accountants can make you look good
When you as a business owner think of an accountant, you think of taxes, financial reporting, or loan applications. While this is all correct, it is just the beginning! Accountants
Minimum Wage Update 2022
With costs going up across the board it is unsurprising that the national living wage is also being increased. However, for businesses, particularly small ones, this could have a dramatic
Setting KPIs for your business: 6 tips
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are metrics that tell you if what you’re doing is working or not. As you can imagine, this makes them incredibly important for productivity and business
The Self-Employment Quiz: Can You Make It Work?
Self-employment can be a great option for people who want to spend more time with their family or want the freedom and independence that come with running their own business.
How to attract the right clients (ones who value what you do)
I heard this saying recently, “you get the clients you deserve.” At first, I wasn’t sure what it meant so I dug a little deeper, but my conclusion was and
Accounts receivable vs accounts payable: what’s the difference?
You can only manage your finances effectively if you know certain numbers and, as we all know, credit control leads to consistent cash flow which is vital for business success.
3 hacks for embracing change in the workplace!
Embracing change is the secret to business growth. It allows us to learn how to do things better and adapt to survive, which is an essential skill in today’s economy!
8 Key Marketing Tips for 2022
Marketing today looks vastly different from that of ten years ago. Gone are the days where paid ads, membership of a local networking group and a presence at a local
7 Ways an Accountant Can Save You Money
In today’s competitive business world, it is not uncommon for people to do their own bookkeeping and accounting. There are many reasons why this is done – the most common
10 tactics to make sure your invoices get paid.
Wouldn’t life be simple if you could guarantee that your invoice would get paid on time every time? Sadly, this isn’t always the reality. With the economy coming out of
4 Productivity Tips To Kickstart Your New Year!
Many people find it hard to return to work after the long Christmas and New Year slowdown, but the pandemic has slowed many people down to a halt. It may
Is it time to change the tax rules for Christmas parties?
HMRC rules currently allow employers to spend up to £150 tax-free per employee per tax year, on events such as Christmas or summer parties. This has been the case since
How to combat Christmas stress in your workforce
Although Christmas is a magical time of year full of celebration and quality time with family and friends, it can cause stress too. Beyond just the pressure of gift buying
Why should I switch to a digital payment process?
According to studies, SMEs spend on average, a whopping £4.4 billion per annum chasing late payments. This problem is only exacerbated by traditional (and slow!) payment methods too such as
What is a Registered Office?
What exactly is a registered office? A registered office is the address which your Limited Company is registered to. This is a legal requirement for all companies that are incorporated
What is a Confirmation Statement?
Have you heard your accountant talking about your confirmation statement and been puzzled by what it is? Are you wondering about who needs to file one, when, or how? Wonder
