As the country bids farewell to coal power, many business owners may wonder what this means for their operations ...

Let's be honest, in most things we do, we cherry-pick. Whether that's good or bad depends on our definition of the term ...

Significant discussions have emerged around a potential hike in employers' National Insurance contributions ...

There are lots of use cases to show the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to perform mundane and repetitive tasks ...

What do you do if you need a service or help you have not needed before? It's time to read some customer reviews ...

Recently, the landscape of business confidence has exhibited noticeable shifts, particularly in the last quarter ...

The housing market is seeing landlords rush to sell their properties, driven by anxiety over changes to capital gains tax ...

Often when I meet people and get talking about networking they will tell me a story about the networking group they joined ...

Individuals have just six months to address any missing NI contributions that affect their State Pension ...

The roots of technology, especially in the telecommunications industry, go back to 1837 with the start of the morse-code telegraph ...

In discussions surrounding the UK's fiscal policy, the subject of tax breaks has emerged as a contentious yet vital issue ...

Xero has acquired Syft, a prominent cloud-based platform known for its robust analytics and visualisation features ...

The economy is currently navigating a landscape fraught with complexity ahead of the government's first Budget ...

It's a common reason given by people who dislike networking because they see the banality of talking about nothing ...

As the upcoming Budget approaches, attention is shifting towards the potential impacts on employee costs ...

It was inevitable that one day I would be caught out on the very thing I always preach to my clients: data backup ...

So you have set up as a bookkeeping business and you are now out there looking for clients ...

The UK's tax system is a complex and ever-changing landscape, with numerous laws, regulations, and policies in place ...

The Government has been monitoring and regulating R&D activities to ensure compliance with legislation ...

An essential part of giving and receiving referrals is building enough trust between you and those you network with ...

Did you know that you may be entitled to a state pension increase? This increase is available for carers ...

Did you know that small and medium-sized enterprises account for 99.9% of the businesses in the UK?

Wouldn't a bookkeeper make your life a whole lot easier? Having a clear picture of your finances at any given time is a must ...

Autumn Budget 2024 has people worried as the Labour Government has already removed key benefits ...

High earners are individuals who earn a significant amount of income and are usually in the top income tax bracket ...

I meet a lot of people transitioning from employment to their own business. Many are selling their expertise ...

HMRC is writing to high earners querying whether they need to submit a tax return for the 2021/22 tax year ...

It's November 1990 and I am a fresh-faced salesman working in the flagship Dixons store at the Clarendon Centre in Oxford ...

Sage recently announced two-factor authentication to enhance protection against cyber threats ...

Tax evasion is a growing concern for the government, with small firms responsible for a majority of the total ...

The issue of sexual harassment in the workplace has gained significant attention in recent years ...

When I started marketing and selling myself, it was pummeled into me to stress what was in it for the client ...

The government has confirmed that the EIS and VCT schemes have been extended until 2035 ...

I believe that 'people buy from people', yet we seem to be in a world where people are pressured into buying technology ...

Starting a new payroll for your business? You will need certain information to get everything sorted with HMRC ...

The topic of suicide is often met with discomfort and avoidance yet there are over 700,000 suicides globally each year ...

As we all know, HMRC is the UK government agency responsible for collecting taxes ...

I wasn't a natural networker either. I find rooms full of strangers a daunting experience and am reluctant to go ...

Inheritance tax is often overlooked until it becomes a reality, and an increasing number of families face shocking bills ...

In the first blog post in this series, I said I would talk about human-based manipulation that can lead to massive financial losses ...

You may have already done the difficult part of starting your own bookkeeping business; you've found clients ...

The UK has seen a rise in the number of animal breeders, from small hobby farms to large commercial operations ...

Electronic devices become obsolete at an alarming rate, resulting in a massive amount of electronic waste or e-waste ...

The dividend tax allowance in the UK has been steadily decreasing over the past few years, with the current allowance standing at a mere £500 ...

Running your own consultancy can be an emotional rollercoaster. I would guess that you'll agree ...

The final words from my last blog post led me to determine a business network's commonest point of failure ...

Bookkeeping and accounting are two essential aspects of running any business. Do you know which one you need?

Scammers seem to be everywhere, and it's not just individuals, but businesses that get targeted too ...

The Marriage Allowance only applies to couples where one partner earns less than the personal allowance threshold ...

By now, if you 've been reading my blog posts for a while, you will know that referrals grow out of trusting relationships ...

The frozen student loan threshold has been a hot topic among university students and their families ...

We hear about incidents daily, so let me try to summarise some of how businesses have had major financial losses ....

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of pensioners in the UK paying the higher tax rate ...

From the self-employed to small businesses, I have helped them navigate their accountancy software ...

A new tax filing system called Simple Assessments is on its way, and it will change the way we report our taxes ...

Are you like me and get loads of emails and online advertising from people with cheesy ''trust me'' smiles?

Cryptocurrency has seen a massive surge in popularity in recent years, with more and more people investing ...

Saturday night, rushing to try and finish off some paperwork and wanting to catch the last half hour of visiting time at the hospital ...

A question I often see asked in bookkeeping groups and forums is where can I find customers or gain experience?

As a business owner, you know that securing financing can be a major challenge, especially for SMEs ...

Interest rates play a crucial role in our economy, affecting everything from mortgages to credit cards ...

''I hate networking, it's so artificial and superficial.'' I do wonder why they are there if they dislike it so much ...

From April 2025, income and gains from Furnished Holiday Lets will be treated as regular property income ...

Did you know that emails can be intercepted and the contents manipulated? Sounds frightening, doesn't it?

If you have a problem with your computer and need help, be really careful who you call for IT support ...

As an employee, it's important to understand the intricacies of the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system ...

Budget 2024 will outline the Government's economic plans, taxes, and spending for the following year ...

I'm sure you've noticed that nearly all business writing is about change and doing things differently ...

PSAs are a valuable tool for employers who want to reward their employees without incurring tax and NI liabilities ...

I am sorry, I love technology and have done since I was a kid, but the Crowdstrike outage shouldn't cause chaos ...

As a small business owner, you know the importance of efficient and accurate bill payments to your suppliers ...

As a business owner, it is important to keep your VAT registration up-to-date so HMRC always has the right details ...

Tax gap refers to the difference between the amount HMRC expects to collect and the amount received ...

As a business owner, navigating the complex world of taxes can be a really daunting task ...

I recently had a breakfast conversation about a common, frustrating phenomenon called decision fatigue ...

In 1997, the showrooms closed and I moved to the business call centre where the first dial-up disks were emerging ...

The latest Business Confidence Monitor by the ICAEW has revealed a significant surge in business confidence across the UK ...

You may have recently received an email from Xero announcing the retirement of their classic invoicing feature ...

The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on businesses around the world, and the UK was no exception ...

A rather depressing statistic is that about 70% of change initiatives fail. The reasons are complex ...

The first thing to consider when employing young people is their age. The legal working age in the UK is 16 ...

Supercomputers have been around since the 50s and have assisted in historic moments such as sending man to the moon ...

Discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that can have damaging effects on both employees and employers ...

The issue of in-work sickness has been a long-standing concern for both employers and employees ...

It has been widely reported that new chancellor Rachel Reeves will be looking at taxation to manage public debt ...

As you can imagine, I go to a lot of networking events and I rarely go to one where there isn't at least one accountant ...

As a business, there is a 99% chance that the phones you have are PSTN/ISDN based on Openreach's legacy copper network ...

Sage has just released their latest version with some good updates in my opinion, including a second company ...

With a comfortable victory in the election, The Labour Government have a clear mandate to implement their policies ...

As the world of finance and accounting continues to evolve, so do the rules and regulations that govern it ...

As a UK taxpayer, you may be aware of the potential changes to Capital Gains Tax rates that have been making headlines ...

As I said in my last blog post, I have been an avid technology fan since my school days, but sometimes it may go too far ...

As you walk down any street in the UK, you can't help but notice the buzz around the general election ...

Dormant companies are common in the UK business landscape, with the number of dormant companies on the rise ...

It's a fundamental networking skill to know whether you should appeal to a wide range of clients, or focus in ...

If you claimed child benefits between 1978 and 2000, you may have been underpaid your state pension ...

If you're a bookkeeper, chances are you're familiar with Xero's classic invoicing solution. But it's being retired soon ...

Inflation is a term that is often thrown around during elections, but many may not fully understand what it means ...

The 2024 election is just around the corner, and the political rivals are already making their moves to secure your vote ...

When I undertook my basic training in the RAF nursing service, we were taken out on the parade ground to learn how to march ...

With many businesses, once your income heads above £90000 you have to register for and pay VAT every quarter ...

Mobile Device Management (MDM) is a platform where you can list and manage almost any type of mobile phone ...

GDP is a measure of a country's economic output, and adds up the value of goods and services within its borders ...

With a hectic schedule and a long list of contacts to manage, it can be challenging to keep track of everyone ...

The summer of sport 2024 has a number of major events happening at the same time and it's going to be exciting ...

After the initial hype of starting your own consultancy, the weirdest thing can happen ...

With the rise of hybrid working, many UK professionals have found themselves at home for a large portion of their week ...

Many don't realise the impact our technology has on our carbon emissions. This is why we plant a tree for every new subscriber ...

The deadline for voluntary NIC from April 2006 up to April 2017 was originally set at the 5th of April 2023 ...

The country has faced a tumultuous few years, what with Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis ...

Getting referrals means networking with a strategy, so your message is clear and everyone knows who you want to meet ...

With the General Election 2024 scheduled for the 4th of July, the political landscape in the UK looks likely to change ...

With so many CRM options out there, it can be overwhelming to find the right one for your specific needs ...

Are you a UK resident who has made gains on cryptoassets? If so, you may be wondering how to report these gains ...

Changes are coming to Xero's plans and pricing, as of the 12th of September 2024, Xero will be also launching a new line-up ...

Love and finances are two areas that deeply impact our lives. Myths around them can become intertwined ...

You are responsible for all aspects of your business, including staying updated with advancements in your trade ...

It's a vindication that your marketing is working, yet it is a dangerous place to be and a crazy thing to say networking ...

As children reach the age of 16, they may choose to continue with further education after they've sat their GCSEs ...

Business cards are a big part of networking, but what happens after your networking event? Do you forget about them?