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  • Apr 23 2025
    Bookkeeping for Beginners
    James Duffy

    Bookkeeping for Beginners: 9 Basic Concepts to Get You Started

    Is your small business encountering some inaccurate financial reports? Or are mismanaged accounts draining your profits? An AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) survey revealed that
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    Business Practice
  • Apr 10 2025
    Bookkeeping Packages Guide
    James Duffy

    Bookkeeping Packages Guide

    Did you know that nearly half (46%) of UK businesses experience slow growth due to inept financial recording? Meanwhile, 37% of businesses struggle with cash
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Apr 07 2025
    Double Entry Bookkeeping
    James Duffy

    What is Double Entry Bookkeeping?

    Ever thought of how businesses track every penny while ensuring well-balanced and accurate records?  The answer is double-entry bookkeeping.  The ICAEW report says that over
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    Business Practice, Business Tools and Process Automation
  • Mar 25 2025
    Difference Between Accounting and Bookkeeping
    James Duffy

    Difference Between Accounting and Bookkeeping

    Have you been experiencing unaccounted transactions? Or are you just annoyed by poorly maintained records? These could cost you profits or even endanger your business’s
    Read More
    Business Practice, Business Tools and Process Automation
  • Mar 21 2025
    Xero training
    James Duffy

    Xero Training (Talk About How, etc.)

    Did you know that 64.4% of small business owners rely on accounting software to manage their finances? Software like Xero is one of the go-to
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    Accountancy Software, Business Practice, Business Tools and Process Automation, Uncategorised
  • Nov 29 2024
    What Is A Director's Loan
    James Duffy

    What Is A Director’s Loan & How Do They Work?

    Running a business requires more than just dedication—it demands financial flexibility.  But what happens when you need quick cash for your business? For many, director’s
    Read More
    Announcements, Business Practice
  • Nov 29 2024
    What Are The Tax Deadlines for My Business?
    James Duffy

    What Are The Tax Deadlines for My Business?

    Keeping track of quarterly submission dates can become tiresome quickly if they overlap and payment dates become challenging to remember. 27% of UK businesses have
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Oct 03 2024
    Tax software vs accountant
    James Duffy

    Tax Software vs. Accountant: Which Is Right for You?

    As soon as New Year’s celebrations wind down, UK taxpayers begin their annual hassle to track invoices/bills and P60 forms to start the arduous task
    Read More
    Accountancy Software, Business Practice
  • Oct 03 2024
    How-to-Hire-an-Accountant-For-Tax-Return
    James Duffy

    How to Hire an Accountant For Tax Return?

    Are you putting yourself through the yearly nightmare of doing your Tax Returns?  Except you are willing to put yourself through all the stress and
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Oct 03 2024
    Accountant or QuickBooks
    James Duffy

    Do I Need an Accountant if I Use QuickBooks?

    Yes, you do need an accountant if you are already using QuickBooks. Relying on software can cause losses, even for a small business.  In Q4
    Read More
    Accountancy Software
  • Oct 02 2024
    Hiring an accountant for small business
    James Duffy

    Hiring an Accountant – A Small Business Guide

    Running a small business is not everyone’s cup of tea. Making a business profitable takes everything from your social life to the far end of
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Sep 18 2024
    How to Choose an accountant
    James Duffy

    How to Choose an Accountant

    Is your small business caught up in tax filings and financial reports? Or is the tax year confining you to reach financial goals for the
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Sep 12 2024
    James Duffy

    12 Types of Businesses That Benefit Most from a Small Business Accountant

    Is managing your business’s finances overwhelming you? Running a small business is a rewarding challenge but comes with much responsibility and managing finances is one
    Read More
    Business Practice
    Small Business Accountant
  • Aug 15 2024
    VAT Guide
    James Duffy

    VAT Guide for Small Businesses

    Have you ever wondered if your small business is draining money due to VAT mismanagement?  Can optimised VAT submissions pull more profit and scalability to
    Read More
    Business Practice
    Small Business, VAT, VAT Guide
  • Jun 28 2024
    James Duffy

    Do You Have to Use an Accountant For a Limited Company

    If 15 hours of self accounting doesn’t damages your business, you are not legally required to hire an accountant. According to a 2023 survey, 37%
    Read More
    Business Practice
    Why Hire an Accountant
  • Jun 27 2024
    Find a small Business Accountant
    James Duffy

    How To Find A Small Business Accountant

    Are you struggling to manage your cash flow? You are not alone.  According to The Financial Challenges of UK Businesses, over half (55%) of UK
    Read More
    Business Practice
    Find an accountant, Small Business
  • Jun 26 2024
    Mistakes New UK Businesses Make with Small Business Accounts
    James Duffy

    7 Mistakes New UK Businesses Make with Small Business Accounts (and How to Fix Them)

    Are you submitting your statutory accounts to Companies House on time? Missing deadlines like these can cause penalties to your UK business. And as an
    Read More
    Business Practice
    Small Business
  • Jun 06 2024
    Submit Small Business Accounts
    James Duffy

    How to Submit Company Accounts for a Small Business

    Are you worried about handling bank statements? Or do you not know the recommended way to file your small business accounts? Owning a small business
    Read More
    Business Tools and Process Automation
    Company Accounts, Small Business
  • Oct 27 2022
    Lesley Slack

    AI and automation for small businesses: time well spent

    Since the widespread dissemination of the internet in the 1990s, we’ve watched digitalisation grow exponentially – integrating into almost every aspect of our lives. Individuals
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Sep 29 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Small retailers face the brunt of dwindling sales as consumer confidence plummets

    It’s a headline that’s repeated itself for most of 2022 – “retail sales plunge as consumer confidence hits an all-time low.” And it shows little
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Sep 15 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Work-life balance: is it possible for small business owners?

    Running a business takes grit, and about a third of business owners (who might have initially set up their own business in the hope of
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Aug 31 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Renewable energy: a small business perspective

    With record-breaking temperatures and 40-year high inflation, it’s unsurprising that businesses across the country are rethinking their energy strategies. On 19 July 2022, the UK
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Aug 15 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Should I outsource my finance function?

    The popularity of outsourcing has boomed in recent decades. Driven by a desire to streamline processes and access expertise without having to cultivate it from
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Jul 31 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Does my small business need an audit?

    For most small businesses, a financial audit is a distant concern. Companies House stipulates small companies must submit annual accounts each year, but for those
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Jul 15 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Cash flow: keeping small business owners awake at night?

    There’s no shortage of reasons why small business owners may have trouble sleeping given the current economic climate – ongoing Brexit uncertainty, a cost-of-living crisis,
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Jun 30 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Small businesses are at high risk of cybercrime

    Small businesses are prime targets for cybercrime. This comes as a surprise to many small business owners, who often think cybercriminals focus their energy on
    Read More
    Business Practice
    Small Business
  • Jun 15 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Practical considerations when setting up a new business in the UK

    There are hundreds (possibly thousands) of articles on the internet containing checklists for ‘steps to start your business’. While these are great, they are often
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • May 31 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Forty-year high inflation: the UK braces itself for rocky times ahead

    In April 2022, inflation reached 9% – the highest rate in 40 years. Driven by rising costs of energy, fuel, and food, soaring inflation is
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • May 15 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Making business accessible to everyone

    14.1 million people in the UK are recognised as disabled – over one fifth of the entire population. These individuals face myriad additional challenges in
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Apr 30 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Labour shortages in the UK; how can businesses stymie the great resignation?

    Brexit, COVID-19, and a national skills shortage have created a perfect storm, throwing the labour market into turmoil. In the three months to March 2022
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Apr 15 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Understanding supply chains and the challenges they face

    Supply chain problems have featured regularly in recent headlines – from elusive microchips to petrol pumps across the country running dry. The last five years
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Mar 30 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Growing your business: the different options

    The last two years have been an uphill struggle for many small businesses (you could also use the help of small business accountants); social distancing
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Mar 15 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Economic and business impacts of COVID-19: the biggest shake-up in modern times

    Diseases have ravaged the world for as long as there has been life on earth, but none have caused as much disruption in modern times
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Mar 01 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Sustainability for smaller businesses

    Sustainability has been increasingly under the spotlight in recent years, particularly in the wake of COP26 (the 26th annual Conference of the Parties) held in
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Feb 14 2022
    Lesley Slack

    Remote work and accounting: thriving in unpredictable times

    More Than Accountants are not only experts in accounting, but also connoisseurs in remote working. Here we consider the rising popularity of remote working, and
    Read More
    Business Practice
  • Oct 05 2021
    Daniel Rose

    Get Ready for Hospitality VAT Changes.

    Get ready for 12.5% VAT. Most supplies made by the hospitality industry will carry 12.5% VAT from 1 October 2021.Some businesses will have to deal
    Read More
    Accountancy News
  • Aug 19 2021
    Daniel Rose

    How VAT rules are changing for Low Value Goods

    There is a certain kind of tax relief that is intended for import VAT and it is known as the Low-Value Consignment Relief (LVCR). With
    Read More
    Accountancy News
  • Aug 19 2021
    Daniel Rose

    New residential property rules to look out for

    UK residents who are trying to dispose their UK residential property should be aware of the new rules which requires them to report and make
    Read More
    Accountancy News
  • Aug 04 2021
    Daniel Rose

    Are you prepared for the SEISS Penalties and Claims

    HMRC will have to examine closely the coronavirus support provided to accountants and their clients. In this connection, Elizabeth Whiteley provided a summary of the
    Read More
    Accountancy News
  • Jul 26 2021
    Daniel Rose

    VAT Deadlines Looming

    Things to Remember about VAT Deferrals Table of Contents ToggleThings to Remember about VAT DeferralsWhat are the Options of Businesses in Paying for Their Deferred
    Read More
    Accountancy News
  • Jul 13 2021
    Daniel Rose

    HMRC Is Speeding Up on Furlough Claims

    In order to streamline the processing of those who are making claims under the coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS), specifically for 16 to 99 employees,
    Read More
    Accountancy News
  • Jul 07 2021
    Daniel Rose

    How can Registering VAT affect my Price

    As a business owner, you might be having some difficulty in understanding VAT, regardless if you already have some experience of it. If it is
    Read More
    Accountancy News
  • Jun 21 2021
    Daniel Rose

    The Recovery Loan Scheme

    The new Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) is part of the government’s announcement during the March 2021 budget. It’s goal is to offer financial support to
    Read More
    Accountancy News
  • May 18 2021
    Daniel Rose

    Business Restart Grant

    One of the key parts during the March 2021 Budget of the government was the Restart grants. It was created as a response to the
    Read More
    Accountancy News
  • May 15 2021
    Daniel Rose

    Beware New SEISS Scam

    As a taxpayer, you should be aware of the latest phishing scam that you might discover on your inbox. This is in connection with the
    Read More
    Accountancy News
  • Dec 04 2020
    James Duffy

    Research and Development (R+D) Tax Credits Explained

    Making R+D Claims and What You Need To Know! Table of Contents ToggleMaking R+D Claims and What You Need To Know!What is R&D (Research and
    Read More
    Industry News
  • Sep 24 2020
    James Duffy

    203 Social Media Marketing Tips For Small Businesses

    Social media networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are the latest trends on the internet today. It offers new opportunities to communicate and improve how people
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Sep 19 2020
    James Duffy

    20 Reasons to Start Your Own Business

    Nowadays, becoming an entrepreneur is easier than ever before. Technology has been responsible for opening markets, narrowing the world, making it possible for a lot of
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Sep 18 2020
    James Duffy

    10 Technologies Entrepreneurs Say They Can’t Live Without

    Nowadays, there are a variety of technologies that we can find online. Which among these technologies you can’t live without? Also, if you are an entrepreneur, what
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Sep 07 2020
    James Duffy

    The Pros and Cons of Buying vs. Leasing Office Equipment

    For business owners who require some equipment such as computers, machinery, and other types of equipment in order to operate their business, there are a lot
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Sep 03 2020
    Ten Ways to Build a brand for Your Business
    James Duffy

    Over 40 Word of Mouth Marketing Statistics

    We compiled over 40 word of mouth marketing statistics you can use as a jumping off point for your analysis of how to use WOMM in your
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Aug 17 2020
    James Duffy

    Why Affiliate Networks Are So Important to Online Affiliate Marketing

    Email marketing is best known for being the king of digital marketing and advertising. However, there is no denying that the affiliate-marketing sector had also taken great
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Aug 17 2020
    James Duffy

    4 Ways to Market Your Business for Free

    You can ask any entrepreneur that is just starting out what’s the most challenging part of their business. Most probably, they will tell you that it
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Aug 11 2020
    Daniel Rose

    How To Record Government Grants Onto Xero

    If you are looking for the easiest, most effective way to record government grants onto the Xero platform, keep reading because the accounting experts at
    Read More
    Accountancy Software
  • Aug 11 2020
    Daniel Rose

    Accounting For COVID Related Transactions – How These Affect The Financial Statements And Tax Implications

    For many UK businesses, the COVID-19 crisis was devastating. Lockdown measures meant business closures and new social distancing guidelines and the requirement of face masks
    Read More
    Accountancy Software
  • Aug 07 2020
    James Duffy

    7 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Fraud and Cybercrime

    Nowadays, companies are more afraid of cybercriminals than thieves and thugs. While burglars will steal your merchandise or destroy your property, cybercriminals are more treacherous and the harm
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Aug 07 2020
    James Duffy

    The 10 Laws of Sales Success

    There are laws in everything around us, from science and nature to business and offices. Accordingly, there are also laws for sales which must be carefully
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Aug 07 2020
    James Duffy

    50 Ways to Use Twitter in the Classroom

    A lot of people have criticized Twitter since they assume that this 140-character microblog does not offer anything valuable to the education industry. However, they are
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Jun 20 2020
    James Duffy

    Want to Get More Done at Work? Eat Better

    According to new research, lack of exercise, smoking, and unhealthy diets can likely affect the performance of employees each day. The researchers from Brigham Young University,
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Jun 01 2020
    James Duffy

    10 Tips to Help You Build and Grow a Stand-Out Small Business Brand

    It is official! The United States adores small businesses. Based on the survey conducted by the Pew Foundation,  71% of Americans are more favourable with small businesses compared
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • May 17 2020
    James Duffy

    50 Online Marketing Influencers to Watch

    Through the years, digital marketing is considered as the key to every successful business, no matter what the business’ size is. That is why, nowadays, there are
    Read More
    Marketing
  • May 11 2020
    James Duffy

    15 Signs You’re an Entrepreneur

    If you were asked to describe a stereotype entrepreneur,  what accurate words would you use? Devoted? Passionate? Confident? Surely, all of these can be applied. However, troublemaker and insecure
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • May 09 2020
    James Duffy

    7 Things Marketers Can Learn From 2,616 Viral Headlines

    Most people are writing about the ways on how to write the perfect title. You can always find some excellent resources which offer reliable advice
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Apr 22 2020
    James Duffy

    Content Marketing Guide 2020

    This guide for content marketing can greatly help teams as well as individuals. Here, you will understand the essential principles of content marketing strategies. It can
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Apr 22 2020
    James Duffy

    The Importance of Repeat Customers

    build There are a lot of things that we want to do just to make sure that our business will grow. However, have you considered
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Apr 22 2020
    Daniel Rose

    6 Step Guide- How to Get a Business Loan – US

    Money is one of the most essential things in any business. Hence, you must know how to secure financing for your business whether you are
    Read More
    Business Funding
  • Apr 22 2020
    Daniel Rose

    How to Build and Use a Business Budget That’s Useful All Year Long

    Sometimes planning and maintaining a budget can be quite hard. There will always be cash flow problems, unforeseen events, and other issues that may come
    Read More
    Business Funding
  • Apr 20 2020
    Daniel Rose

    Budget Guidelines the 502030 Rule

    If it is your first time creating a budget for yourself then knowing how to manage your money every month can be a bit challenging.
    Read More
    Business Tools and Process Automation
  • Apr 18 2020
    James Duffy

    Customer Success Breeds Business Success

    If you want to achieve long-term success for your business, then it is essential to ensure that your customers are satisfied (also see reataining customers).
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship, Marketing
  • Apr 18 2020
    James Duffy

    Why Scrum?

    What is Scrum? The Scrum is an approach that uses Agile framework in accomplishing complicated projects. Originally, Scrum was designed for software development projects, however, they
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Apr 12 2020
    Daniel Rose

    10 Online Invoicing Services for Small-Business Owners

    So, what is the best invoicing service for small business? Invoicing is one of the most important things that you need if you are a small
    Read More
    Accountancy Software, Business Tools and Process Automation
  • Feb 20 2020
    James Duffy

    Why A Mentor is Key to Small Business Growth and Survival

    November is proclaimed as the National Entrepreneurship Month. This is the time when U.S. entrepreneurs and small business owners are highly recognized for their great contribution to
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Feb 05 2020
    James Duffy

    101 Inspirational Startup Quotes

    If you are just starting your business and you need some inspiration to keep you going, then we’ve got you covered. Here are 101 startup
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Feb 02 2020
    James Duffy

    How to Create an Empowering Vision Book

    You have your own unique goals in life. In fact, your brain tries to draw images about the statements that you provide to your subconscious mind. When
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Feb 02 2020
    James Duffy

    25 Great Statistics on Employee Recognition

    In today’s world, where there is constant competition for talents, companies are looking for ways to entice and retain their best employees while improving their growth
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Jan 10 2020
    James Duffy

    53 million Americans are freelancing, new survey finds

    Nowadays, it seems that most people are turning into freelancing. according to the latest survey administered by Edelman Berland, there are over 53 million Americans who are
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Jan 10 2020
    Daniel Rose

    How to Set a Marketing Budget that Fits your Business Goals and Provides a High Return on Investment

    Marketing your business properly can make it grow big. On the contrary, if you will ignore it then it will just fade away. Having a
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Jan 02 2020
    James Duffy

    10 Big Companies That Promote Employee Meditation

    It is undeniable that work can sometimes be stressful. Nowadays, companies are not only concentrating on their tax returns bottom line but also on improving
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Jan 02 2020
    James Duffy

    Workplace Strategies That Enhance Human Performance, Health and Wellness

    Improving the performance of employees is the main goal of clever organizations. In companies where most of the work involves knowledge, the employees are the
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Dec 26 2019
    James Duffy

    Color Psychology – How Does Colour Affect Us

    Sometimes the way we look at colors will greatly depend on our personal and cultural connections. Colors can either be warm or cool based on
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Nov 20 2019
    James Duffy

    Global Mobile Marketing Stats 2019

    Mobile marketing is beneficial to marketers. However, it is important that you know how to manage this channel, so you won’t lose leads and clients
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Nov 10 2019
    Daniel Rose

    Forget Setting Goals. Focus on This Instead.

    We all have goals that we want to achieve. However, developing a strategy is more important than accomplishing success in life. For instance, if you
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Nov 05 2019
    Daniel Rose

    How to Estimate the Cost of Starting a Business from Scratch – US

    How much will it cost you to start your own business? Obviously, you will never know for sure, however, you could use some reasonable estimations.
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Oct 29 2019
    James Duffy

    10 Things to Outsource to a Virtual Assistant

    If you are running a business, then you have several tasks that need to be done. But the sad thing is, you don’t have enough
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Oct 24 2019
    Daniel Rose

    7 Ways to Boost Employee Morale

    You may not realize it but the simple things in life are the most relevant ones. Just like in the workplace, simple strategies can make
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Oct 21 2019
    James Duffy

    Full Impact of Web Design on SEO, Branding and More

    When you have a business, it is essential that you have an online presence. But do you know that having a website is just not
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Oct 21 2019
    James Duffy

    How to Start a Business With (Almost) No Money

    If you want to improve your finances, then why not start your own business. This can provide you additional income in case you are having
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Jun 22 2019
    James Duffy

    The Psychology of Color in Marketing and Branding

    Most retailers and marketers (and us online accountant team) must have known by now that marketing is an art of persuasion. There are various factors that
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Jun 02 2019
    James Duffy

    Study Backs Up Strategy for Achieving Goals

    Each one of us has our own set of goals. It can be pertaining to your work, studies, or life in general. Most people have
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • Jun 02 2019
    James Duffy

    Free Social Media Tools 2019

    In today’s modern world, your marketing plan would not be a success if you don’t incorporate a reliable social media strategy. You need to recognize the
    Read More
    Marketing
  • May 27 2019
    James Duffy

    10 Ways to Grow Your Business

    Before you started your business, you did a lot of research to make sure that it can be successful. You obtain some important information from
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • May 24 2019
    Customers Want Page Load Time to be 2 Seconds or Less
    James Duffy

    Customers Want Page Load Time to be 2 Seconds or Less

    In today’s growing pace of lifestyle and technology, everyone expects everything to be better and faster. Laptops and smartphones are getting faster. Internet speeds also
    Read More
    Marketing
  • May 18 2019
    Ten Ways to Build a brand for Your Business
    James Duffy

    Ten Ways to Build a brand for Your Business

    Brands matter to consumers. They prefer to buy from a brand with high reputation. Let me give you an example. Imagine you are in the
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • May 15 2019
    The Power of The Tipping Point
    James Duffy

    The Power of The Tipping Point

    How did an out-of-fashion shoes sell more than 430,000 pairs from 30,000 pairs in just 2 years? Why did crime rates in New York suddenly
    Read More
    Entrepreneurship
  • May 05 2019
    James Duffy

    30 Mobile Marketing Stats You Need to Know

    Have you seen any ads on your social media or YouTube video on your phone? Obviously, we all do.  Mobile ads can be seen anywhere
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Apr 27 2019
    Ultimate Customer Loyalty Statistics 2019
    James Duffy

    Ultimate Customer Loyalty Statistics 2022

    Customer loyalty is important in today’s business model. Companies are spending more money on customer loyalty than ever before. Loyal customers is the lifeblood of
    Read More
    Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Apr 01 2019
    The 4 Key Content Metrics
    James Duffy

    The 4 Key Content Metrics

    What is ‘content?’ Content is anything users consume and can take many forms. A decade ago, written articles or blog posts are the content of
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Mar 27 2019
    Mobile Cart Abandonment Study
    James Duffy

    Mobile Cart Abandonment Study

    The E-commerce sector, including mobile shopping, has been growing rapidly in an unprecedented rate across the globe. Mobile shopping, or the purchase of goods or
    Read More
    Business Tools and Process Automation
  • Mar 26 2019
    Daniel Rose

    Revenue and Customs – Brief 13: Changes to VAT treatment of retained payments and deposits

    In December 2018 HMRC published a policy paper, Brief 13, which explains their new approach to payments and the subsequent VAT, for unfulfilled supplies. This
    Read More
    Accountancy News
  • Mar 13 2019
    Daniel Rose

    Five steps to get your small business ready for funding

    Getting access to funding is a constant hurdle for small companies, so it is of the upmost importance that you and your business understand how
    Read More
    Business Funding
  • Mar 07 2019
    James Duffy

    Customers Attention Getting More Difficult to Grab

    As a business owner, you must learn how to attract potential customers. Even if you already have customers, you must continue to attract more. Perhaps
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Mar 05 2019
    James Duffy

    Top Ten Tips for Digital Fitness Marketing

    The digital age we live in provides such a wealth of options for keeping your business connected, and there are many options for marketing your
    Read More
    Marketing
  • Mar 04 2019
    James Duffy

    Invoicing with Xero

    When it comes it issuing customer invoices, Xero have done the hard work to make your life easier. From your Xero account, you can quickly
    Read More
    Accountancy Software
  • Mar 02 2019
    Daniel Rose

    Changes to HMRC’s MTD guidance and procedure

    As predicted, January brought about a revised version of HMRC’s VAT Notice 700/22: Making Tax Digital for VAT. The purpose of the notice is to
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    Accountancy News
  • Feb 28 2019
    Daniel Rose

    Achieving your 2019 sales goals – A step by step process.

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