AI and automation for small businesses: time well spent

October 27th, 2022 by

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…

Greenwashing: what is it and how can small businesses avoid it?

October 15th, 2022 by

Next month, COP27 will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The 27th annual Conference of the Parties is part of a series of climate change…

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

September 29th, 2022 by

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…

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

September 15th, 2022 by

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…

Renewable energy: a small business perspective

August 31st, 2022 by

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…

Should I outsource my finance function?

August 15th, 2022 by

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…

Does my small business need an audit?

July 31st, 2022 by

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…

Cash flow: keeping small business owners awake at night?

July 15th, 2022 by

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,…

Small businesses are at high risk of cybercrime

June 30th, 2022 by

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…

Practical considerations when setting up a new business in the UK

June 15th, 2022 by

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…

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

May 31st, 2022 by

In April 2022, inflation reached 9% – the highest rate in 40 years. Driven by rising costs of energy, fuel, and food, soaring inflation is…

Making business accessible to everyone

May 15th, 2022 by

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…

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

April 30th, 2022 by

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…

Understanding supply chains and the challenges they face

April 15th, 2022 by

Supply chain problems have featured regularly in recent headlines – from elusive microchips to petrol pumps across the country running dry. The last five years…

Growing your business: the different options

March 30th, 2022 by

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…

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

March 15th, 2022 by

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…

Sustainability for smaller businesses

March 1st, 2022 by

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…

Remote work and accounting: thriving in unpredictable times

February 14th, 2022 by

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…