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New Sage Business Cloud updates now live
Like you, more and more businesses are realising the benefits of switching to cloud-based solutions for accounting and payroll. This means...
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Ditching addiction, building a business and giving back
Jason Millar didn’t have the easiest start growing up. He and his little brother were in and out of children’s homes and foster...
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4 challenges for consulting firms to overcome when scaling
Consulting firms are benefitting from the current disruption and uncertainty of the business landscape, according to the Management Consultancies...
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What is cash flow management?
Cash flow management is keeping track of the money you’ve got coming in and going out. This goes beyond what’s currently in the bank, looking...
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What is payment on account and how do I pay it?
If you’re a small business owner submitting Self Assessment tax returns and are not sure how payment on account works, then paying your tax...
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How to make payday a yay day
Managing the costs of a small business is never easy. Budgets are tight, profit margins are small, and there are many expenses that need to be...
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Finding success on your own terms
Emma Gannon is no stranger to success. She met Queen Elizabeth II, she’s been featured on Forbes 30 under 30, and has written...
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Accountex 2023: Why the time is now to build a Human Firm
While technology has transformed many areas of the accountancy industry, the essence of a truly successful practice still resides in its people....
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How to find the right accountant for your business
When starting a new business, you’ll need the best possible support to set up your accounting and manage your finances. This...
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Revolutionary reporting: Use data visualisation to boost business growth
Stared at a spreadsheet so long that the numbers began to blur? Or spent hours crunching data, only to struggle to explain the results to...
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Creating (and selling) a brand new product
Just like many parents, Sophia Procter was struggling to get her little boy to eat at mealtimes, which made every day an ongoing challenge....
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How to set your prices as an accountant
How do you gauge how much to charge for the services that your accountancy practice offers? If you want to make a profit, then it’s no...
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Small Business, Big Opportunity round up 2023
Each year, Sage asks thousands of small business leaders from around the world to share their challenges, winning attitudes, and aspirational...
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The 6 metrics your professional services business should track
Professional services organisations can be pretty complex. Some serve multiple industries, have a diverse mix of customers, and offer a...
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How tech, data and the circular economy can help businesses with ESG requirements
Have you been given the task of reporting on your company’s sustainability efforts but not sure where to begin? Or are you feeling...
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5 reasons why you should hire a CFO for your marketing agency
Let’s face it, running a marketing, creative, or advertising agency can be hard. Clients expect results, and living up to those...
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Corporate to SaaS: How can future startup founders make the jump?
Regular salary, pensions and great benefits. Why would dynamic business leaders leave the comfy surroundings of a big corporate company for...
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How to write an invoice: What needs to be included
Cash is the lifeblood of any business and being paid on time is essential to keeping it flowing. This starts with your invoices –...
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How to manage your accounts and bookkeeping as a sole trader
As a sole trader, bookkeeping and managing your accounts are the key tasks you have to deal with. But because you’re self-employed and...
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The ultimate guide to small business accounting and bookkeeping
It often seems that small business bookkeeping and accounting must constantly adjust to the ever-changing world—from the increasing cost of living...
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Cash and accrual accounting: What is the difference?
When most people start a small business, they suddenly find they need to learn accounting skills. This isn’t necessarily...
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CFO playbook: 3 strategies for the financial front line
The role of the CFO and requirements for finance teams have become increasingly complex in recent years. It’s not just about financial...
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How to help your shoebox clients move to digital processes
Most accountancy practices have at least a handful of clients who still bring in their financial information in the form of a box of paper...
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Why cloud finance software can help to accelerate business growth
Are you still doing complex financial accounting efficiently with Excel or old-fashioned desktop software? You’re probably buried in...
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Building a conscious business with B Corp
After the financial crisis hit in 2008, Robert Caplan became disillusioned with the finance industry when he recognised that managing money was...