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How to get back in control of your workload
For many of us, Covid has caused a wave of work or we’re experiencing challenges with everyone working remotely and there’s just too much day-to-day work that needs to be
How to change your Mindset to trade through a recession
The global pandemic has hit everyone hard, the knock-on effects of which will be ongoing for the years to come. So how do we make it through? How can we
How to get your distractions under control
How many times are you distracted during an average workday? Once, five times, ten times? Now, multiple this by 25. You’ve probably heard this productivity statistic before – that it
4 ways to recession-proof your business
Unless you have somehow managed to avoid the headlines, I’m sure you’re quite aware that a deep dark recession is coming our way. In fact, it’s practically knocking on our
What does the update from Rishi mean for my business?
Yesterday the chancellor delivered his Winter Economy Plan to the nation. And whatever the colour of your politics this was good news for small business owners. And many an accountant
How to adapt your marketing to turbulent times
Every business is on a three-step journey: survive, adapt, and thrive. Before COVID-19 hit, many were adapting or had adapted and were thriving, only to be thrown backwards to tread
Re-engaging with and reintroducing furloughed employees
During this global pandemic approximately 7.5 million employees have been furloughed (more than 1 in 5 of the UK’s workforce) and, for many, this has been for a significant period
Getting Started With Outsourcing: the Insider’s Guide
Outsourcing is becoming more popular as technology propels the business world forward. And why wouldn’t it? Outsourcing manual, low-value tasks allows business owners to focus on better client service as
How to prevent upwards delegation working remotely
Do your staff members often come to you with questions or problems that they could potentially work out themselves just by using their initiative? More often than not, do you
How to say “no” nicely (and not damage business relationships)
How to say “no” nicely (and not damage business relationships in the process) One of the most important things you can learn as a business owner is how to say
Do you have a scalable business model?
Nobody starts a business to see it crashing after a couple of years. No one wants their business to stay small forever or to have to throw in the towel
5 easy ways to cut overheads during a recession
So many businesses are in the position where they need to cut overheads but how do you do this without having to make anyone redundant or reducing their hours? How
New Grants To Boost Recovery Of Small Businesses
Thousands of smaller businesses in England are set to benefit from £20 million of new government funding to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Minister
Did your pregnancy affect your claim?
Ask HMRC to verify you had a new child which affected your eligibility for the self-employed income support scheme. If you are self-employed or a member of a partnership, and
What is the job retention scheme bonus?
Employers will be able to claim a one-off payment of £1,000 for every employee they have previously received a grant for under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), and who
Claim Money Back Through Eat Out To Help Out Scheme
The Government has announced details on how to claim the reimbursement for discounts given to diners with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. Please talk to us if you
Is your van actually a car? – The answer may surprise you.
“Should I buy a car or a van” is a question we frequently get asked at 1 Accounts. Our recommendation is usually van. This is because you can claim back
How to network when you can’t network in person
Small to medium-sized businesses have to go the extra mile to stand out from competitors, particularly when those competitors can afford the best advertising campaigns. In the past we could
Business Bounce Back Loans
Business Bounce Back Loans – what are they and should you apply for one? Since the scheme launched in May 2020 (just 3 months ago), more than 860,000 bounce back
Family board meetings – you still need to take minutes
Paul and Jenni had a board meeting yesterday revolving around the cycle to work scheme and Boris Johnsons announcement regarding the new grants for Electric bikes. Now when we say
