by Hannah Adams | Oct 7, 2019 | automation, Blog, Credit Control, Small business, Sole Trader
Did you know that fewer than half of small businesses in the UK are cash flow positive (more coming in than going out) in any given month? It’s a surprising statistic. Although cash flow fluctuates throughout the year due to seasonal factors such as the festive... 
by Simon Adams | Aug 23, 2019 | Accountant, Blog, Small business, Sole Trader
Whilst reviews in the consumer world are hugely influential, glowing testimonials in business can also be a powerful signal for trust and an excellent marketing tool. That’s not to mention the local SEO benefits. The upshot – this translates into sales. According to a... 
by Hannah Adams | Jul 23, 2019 | Bookkeeping, cloud software, Limited company, Small business, Sole Trader
In the fast-paced technology age we’re in, we expect to find the answer to every problem with a quick Google search or the use of an app. The same goes for businesses and their accounts. However, bookkeeping didn’t start out this way. It was a tiresome and manual... 
by Hannah Adams | May 21, 2019 | Blog, Small business, Sole Trader
Picking the right accountant is important, as their advice can make or break your business. Incorrect planning for cashflow and out of date records for tax purposes can spell disaster. For example, inappropriate tax schemes and inadequate planning for VAT. Your... 
by Hannah Adams | Apr 25, 2019 | Accountant, Blog, Bookkeeping, Limited company, Small business, Sole Trader
The question ‘why is forecasting important?’ gets Googled over 100 times a month, with the search results full of articles about the obvious benefits of accurate forecasting. The problem is, these articles don’t really help business owners understand exactly how their... 
by Hannah Adams | Mar 6, 2019 | Accountant, Blog, Bookkeeping, Small business, Sole Trader
Profit has grown for the last three quarters… Revenue is up year-on-year… Overall profit margins have increased for the fourth month running… The statements above point to the logical conclusion that a business is in good stead financially. Profit...
